Turning it on in schools!

If you thought that woodturning was an art of yesteryear, think again.  Just as canvas plimsolls have made a comeback in the world of fashion, the art of woodturning has made somewhat of a similar renaissance in the craft world and indeed into education.  Eugene Grimley and Tom McCosh have been busy over the last couple of weeks providing a number of demonstrations to various schools in the SELB. This is a programme that has been re-run due to popular demand and as previous the Ulster Chapter of the woodturners guild are offering a number of free workshop places for 1 pupil in each school that they have worked in.  These workshops will take place on Saturday the 25th September in Armagh City Hotel.  The exhibition is open to the public and is a must for anyone interested in working with wood. Click here for further information if you are interested in turning in an appearance - and don't forget to wear your plimsolls!

Circular saw/ Bandsaw training

We have been very busy over the summer months getting organised for the new term, and in particular in relation to Health and Safety courses.  As a result we are able to offer the following H&S training:

• Circular saw/Bandsaw full 2 day course: Monday the 27th and Tuesday 28th September
• Circular saw/Bandsaw refresher training (Wadkin saws only): Wednesday the 29th September
• Circular saw/Bandsaw refresher training  (Felder saws only): Wednesday 6th or Thursday 7th October

If you would like to book a place on either of these courses please contact patricia.curran@selb.org. 

Technology HoD conference

The Clounagh Centre recently hosted a Technology and Design Conference.  If you were unable to make this course you can catchup on clounagh.org

Solidworks Technician Training

Solidworks Technician Training will be held in the Clounagh Centre on Thursday the 24th June.  If you require a place on this course then please contact sharon.mcclelland@selb.org

Technology and Design Conference 2010

Mark your diary for the 17th June.  Yes, it's the annual Technology conference at the Clounagh Centre.  We have a number of workshops on the day including a Techsoft masterclass, ICT tools to enhance teaching and learning in T&D as well as demonstrations of various CNC equipment. Formal inivites will be sent out to schools shortly.

Circular saw/bandsaw refresher training survey.

We are currently carrying out a survey to ascertain those teachers and technicians who require refresher training in the safe use and operation of the circular saw/bandsaw. If you require this training then please complete the survey in the attached link below. Circular saw/bandsaw survey.

Solidworks Refresher Training.

The Clounagh Centre are offering training for Solidworks 2009/10 version.  This training will take place on the 10th and 11th May.  There will be an option for full training for beginner users, or half day training for those already familiar with the basics of Solidworks.  If you want to find out more please contact patricia.curran@selb.org.