Theatrical Carpentry
ARTIST INSTRUCTOR: Mark Flanagan
Session 1 - July 17 - 21
Session 2 - July 24 - 28
Strong theatrical carpentry skills are essential to creating sets and props that capture the theatre goer’s imagination.
Practice a variety of techniques used by scenic carpenters behind the scenes, during the introductory, one-week course:
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Interpret set designs and develop working drawings from them;
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Explore and practice basic carpentry skills: measuring, cutting, shaping, fitting and fastening;
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Train in the safe and effective use of power tools and equipment;
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Experiment with a variety of construction materials and methods;
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Build basic set pieces such as flats, stage decking, windows, doors and sculptural elements.
During Theatrical Carpentry II
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Explore more three-dimensional carpentry techniques;
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Create challenging set pieces such as curved flats, wheels, functioning doors and arched windows.


Registration Information
$ 625 (materials included)
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: TBD
Stratford N5A 4S2
Target enrollment: 8 students
For more information, contact:
Susan Starkweather, Program Advisor
