COURSE PROGRAM
Throughout the training, participants work practically on executing traditional wood joinery, following all the steps of the process:
Introduction to traditional structures, safety, and organization in a workshop.
Reading wood and marking principles
Layout and marking of joints
Execution of traditional joints (mortar and mortise, half-lap and others)
Adjustment and dimensional control of the fittings
Pre-assembly and verification of connection behavior.
Error correction and improvement of technical accuracy.
The training takes place in a real work context, focusing on practical application, technical rigor, and direct supervision.
This workshop is taught by instructor Gonçalo Lopes Cardoso 🇵🇹 (Atelier Encaixe) .
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
By the end of the workshop you will have learned:
Interpret and execute traditional wood joinery.

Lead Instructor - Gonçalo Lopes Cardoso 🇵🇹
Aprende com quem constrói há décadas.
Master Craftsman — Atelier Encaixe
Fundador do Atelier Encaixe, com mais de 30 anos de experiência em marcenaria, carpintaria e conservação e restauro em madeira.
Artesão certificado e formador, dedica-se à preservação e ensino das técnicas tradicionais, com atividade em projetos e formações em Portugal e no estrangeiro.
Se queres aprender da forma certa, não a ver, mas a fazer
este é o momento.














