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woodworking instruction faq's |
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The following are some of the frequent questions we are asked |
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| Q: How do I enroll in a course? | |
| Q: Do you offer Gift Certificates? | |
| Q: What tools do I need to bring with? | |
| Q: Can I bring a camera, or take pictures at class? | |
| Q: Can I bring my own tools or materials? | |
| Q: Do you have custom classes? | |
| Q: Will you conduct a seminar for my group/club? | |
| Q: What are the class hours? | |
| Q: Are there any pre-requisites? | |
| Q: Do you have classes for beginners? | |
| Q: Do you offer consulting on projects? | |
| Q: Can I bring & build my own design? | |
| Q: Can I build a piece, not shown in your catalog? | |
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Q: Do you offer Gift Certificates? |
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| Yes! The
woodworking enthusiast in your life will really appreciate a woodworking
class with Gregory Paolini, it's a spectacular gift!. Classes
range from 1/2 day, to a week in length, and gift certificates are available
for specific classes, private instruction, or in any dollar amount.
For more information, please give us a call at 828-627-3948, or shoot us an email. Click
here to contact us
Or use our online Gift Certificate Portal to Purchase gift certificates in pre-set amounts Online Gift Certificate Portal
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Q: What tools do I need to bring with? |
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| Some schools
provide you with a "tool list", which require you to go out
and buy hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of tools before you
can even attend the course. We provide all the tools and equipment you'll
need to complete your project or course. And we
have a variety of tools for you to "test drive" while you participate
in a course, that way you can make your own decision of which tools are
best for you. Even
though use of our tools is included, if
you have a favorite hand plane, chisel, dovetail
saw, or any other tool, and would like to bring your own, you are always
welcome to. If you'd like a list of tools that will be
utilized in your particular class, just contact us |
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Q: Can I bring a camera, or take pictures at class? |
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| Absolutely. Bring a camera, take notes, make the most of your experience here! Keep in mind that occasionally I have projects for books and magazines which must remain under wraps until published, but I'll always let you know what we can't take pictures of. Other than that, enjoy! | |
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Q: Can I bring my own tools or materials? |
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| We will supply everything you'll need, however you're welcome to bring any tools and materials you'd like. So if you have a favorite block plane, or square, bring it along! Have a piece of oak that is special to you? We can incorporate it into your furniture project, that's no problem. You're free to bring anything you'd like, however we can not waive or reduce any materials & lab fees associated with your course/class. | |
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Q: Do you have custom classes? |
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| Yes! Many
of our students provide us with a list of tasks they wish to accomplish
during their time at Gregory Paolini Design LLC. Custom
courses can range from a 1/2 day to a week in length, and take the form
of One on One, or Private classes. Need a little help hand planing?
Dovetailing? Getting that glass smooth finish? Just let us
know what we can help you with, and we'll be happy to do so! For
more information, or to discuss a custom course, please call us at
828_627_3948
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Q: Will you conduct a seminar for our group/club? |
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| Yes. Gregory conducts workshops, seminars, lectures, and full blown hands on teaching for schools, woodworking stores, and woodworking guilds & clubs across the country. Please have your group's Program Chair, or President call us for more information at 828-627-3948. | |
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Q: What are the class hours? |
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| Normal class hours at Gregory Paolini Design LLC are from 9am to 4:30pm. Although we can alter our normal schedule for most One on One, or private classes, with advance notice. Just let us know ahead of time | |
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Q: Are there any pre-requisites? |
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| Some classes do
have pre-requisites. This is particularly true of open group
classes, where time does not permit for instruction beyond what is
outlined in the lesson plan. An individual who does not posses the
skills to keep up with the group, can cause the entire group to slow
down. This is not fair to other participants, who are proficient
with the required skills, and have met the pre-requisites. If you
enroll in an open group course, without having the skills necessary to
keep up, you will be left behind.
Generally, a student who has participated in one of our Woodworking Fundamental courses, will have met all of the criteria for required pre-requisites. Class descriptions will always indicate whether or not there are any pre-requisites. If you have taken a fundamental woodworking course elsewhere, or feel that you may have the required experience to forego our Woodworking Fundamentals course, please call us at 828-627-3948. Pre-requisites do not apply to One on One courses, or the Handi-craft experience. |
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Q: Do you have classes for beginners? |
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| Yes! Any class with a skill level open to all is appropriate for beginners. If you're beginning in woodworking, and would like to know the best course to take to jump start your abilities, we recommend our "Woodworking Fundamental" courses. We have two to choose from, which focus on either furniture, or kitchen & household cabinetry, depending on the direction you perceive yourself taking. | |
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Q: Do you offer consulting on projects? |
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| Gregory is extremely willing to help, and can regularly be found on many woodworking forums, answering questions, and offering advice, at no charge. However, if you're working on a difficult project, which requires in depth personal assistance, Gregory does offer personal consulting. Gregory will review your project via e-mail and/or phone, and guide you through to successful completion. The Rate for private consultation is our standard shop rate of $57.34 per hour. For more information, or to schedule a time to go over your project, just give us a call at 828-627-3948, or shoot us an email. Click here to contact us | |
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Q: Can I bring & build my own design? |
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| Yes, We can do that! Have your own design, that you would like to see become a reality? Want to build a piece that's not shown in our catalog? We can do that! Gregory will review your design with you, ensuring that it is structurally sound, and will last for generations. We'll then move on to the construction phase, making sure you complete your piece with success! If you'd like to enroll in a One on One course, Gregory would be happy to help you build a piece of furniture that you designed. Just give us a call at 828-627-3948, or Contact Us for more information. | |
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Q: Can I build a piece, not shown in your catalog? |
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| Yes. If you have your heart set on a classic Mission, Craftsman, Shaker, or Arts & Crafts piece of furniture, Gregory would love to hear from you! This type of class would be a variation on our custom One on One course, and with prior notification, we can develop a course of study to ensure success with your project. And if you'd rather build a contemporary piece, exploring the challenges of veneer, or curved joinery and construction, we can do that too! Just give us a call at 828-627-3948, or Contact Us for more information. | |
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If you have a question we have not answered, Please give us a call, 828_627_3948, or contact us |
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