Intro to Repurposed Materials: Wood
During this 90 minute class artist Michael Douglas Too will introduce you to common discarded materials in the wood family that are suitable for a variety of creative and functional projects. In this class we will cover…
-Principles of wood as a building material, such as drying, cutting, grain and softwoods vs. hardwoods
-The different types of wood composite materials such as particleboard, OSB, plywood, veneer their principles and how to identify them
-Solid woods (soft & hard) commonly found in Porto, their principles and how to identify them
-Common features to be aware of to help you determine whether a material is worth taking
-Tips and guidance on material scavenging in Porto
Workshop Language: English
Workshop Difficulty: Beginner
Number of Spots: 10
Workshop Location: Rua do Bonfim 218, 4300-066, Porto, Portugal
During this 90 minute class artist Michael Douglas Too will introduce you to common discarded materials in the wood family that are suitable for a variety of creative and functional projects. In this class we will cover…
-Principles of wood as a building material, such as drying, cutting, grain and softwoods vs. hardwoods
-The different types of wood composite materials such as particleboard, OSB, plywood, veneer their principles and how to identify them
-Solid woods (soft & hard) commonly found in Porto, their principles and how to identify them
-Common features to be aware of to help you determine whether a material is worth taking
-Tips and guidance on material scavenging in Porto
Workshop Language: English
Workshop Difficulty: Beginner
Number of Spots: 10
Workshop Location: Rua do Bonfim 218, 4300-066, Porto, Portugal
During this 90 minute class artist Michael Douglas Too will introduce you to common discarded materials in the wood family that are suitable for a variety of creative and functional projects. In this class we will cover…
-Principles of wood as a building material, such as drying, cutting, grain and softwoods vs. hardwoods
-The different types of wood composite materials such as particleboard, OSB, plywood, veneer their principles and how to identify them
-Solid woods (soft & hard) commonly found in Porto, their principles and how to identify them
-Common features to be aware of to help you determine whether a material is worth taking
-Tips and guidance on material scavenging in Porto
Workshop Language: English
Workshop Difficulty: Beginner
Number of Spots: 10
Workshop Location: Rua do Bonfim 218, 4300-066, Porto, Portugal