Swedish Sloyd, Wood-Crafting Culture in Practice

7.5 credits
Bachelor's level
Spring Term 2025

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About the course

Experience the craftsmanship of Swedish sloyd traditions! Learn how to woodcarve and make traditional Swedish sloyd-artifacts, such as log- and bentwood boxes with color schemes based on personal expression.
We will work hands on in our woodshop at Umeå University. You will learn to handle and care for hand tools such as knife, axe, saw and spokeshave. Certain costs for materials may apply.

The course is designed for exchange students, phd-students and researchers etc. from other cultures who want to express themselves through material and at the same time learn more about Swedish craft culture. No skills required.

The course runs in 25% studie rate and we will meet on evenings.

Syllabus

Application and eligibility

Swedish Sloyd, Wood-Crafting Culture in Practice, 7.5 credits

Spring Term 2025

The information below is only for exchange students

Starts

20 January 2025

Ends

8 June 2025

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Evening, 25%

Required Knowledge

General entry requirements

Selection

Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.

Application code

UMU-A1030

Application

This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive. The application period is closed.

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