Each workshop is built around a “real life” home renovation project provided by homeowners who offer their home as a learning laboratory.
For each project, students work from a set of architectural drawings provided by the homeowner. All materials are delivered to the building site and everything students need to work with is on hand. Where necessary, the project includes additional work by relevant sub-contractors. Evening lectures by other building professionals included in the project complement the hands-on learning. In addition, site visits to a local lumberyard or other project specific outlets may be included. Workshops begin with an introduction to basic construction theory, and additional theoretical knowledge is incorporated as the project unfolds. As with most practical skills, most of the learning happens while doing the work itself. Safety is a constant thread throughout the workshop. At the beginning of each workshop, power and hand tool safety are covered and students are reminded throughout the week to practice the principles of safe construction. By
the end of the week, students will have learned and practiced a
variety of skills that will be useful in their own home renovation
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