ATFA runs a program of quality training events through the year covering a wide range of topics. For further details about each event please download the registration form.
Seminars & Workshops
ATFA Tongue & Groove Installation & Finishing Seminar
Perth, Wednesday July 21st - registration form available here
Brisbane, Wednesday July 28th - registration form available here
ATFA Advanced Timber Technology Workshop
Townsville, Wednesday August 4th - registration form available here
Perth, Wednesday August 17th - registration form available here
ATFA Advanced Coatings Technology Workshop
Perth, Thursday August 18th - registration form available here
ATFA Floor Inspector Accreditation Course
Brisbane August 31st to September 2nd - registration form available here
ATFA National Golf Day
Sunshine Coast October 22nd - registration form available here
ATFA AGM
Sunshine Coast October 22nd - registration form available here
The ATFA AGM will be held on the beautiful Sunshine Coast and will be followed by a cocktail party at the Crowne Plaza Pelican Waters. Discounted accommodation rates are available for ATFA members, so why not treat yourself and your family to a weekend away?
Other upcoming events – look out for the registration details for these events in the near future.
ATFA Parquetry and Cork Seminar, Melbourne August 25th.
ATFA Timber Products Seminar, Sydney September 9th.
US-AUSTRALIAN TRAINING SCHOOLS
The ATFA Installation and Finishing School Courses with industry leader Daniel Boone have a reputation as some of the most valuable training in the industry.
These hands on workshops introduce some of the best installers, sanders and finishers in the USA and Australia. The experts will demonstrate and get you involved in the techniques they have refined over many years.
Skills and techniques taught throughout the schools include:
- Timber and Site
- Layout
- Installing
- Sanding and Finishing
- Professionalism
- Coating
- Starburst installation
- Mixed media basketwave with stone
- Bench scaping – pillowed edges, dish out with grain, knots
- Scaping existing floor and border
- Custom handmade parquetry and installation
- Creating a curved template
- Build a curved border
- Installing a metal circle in a starburst
- Wood grid installation
- Sanding mixed species
- Install stone in basketweave
- Applying French bleed to scraped floor and finish
- Questions and Answers
- Critiques
The schools for 2011 are yet to be scheduled; please check back here dates in the coming months.
Flooring Inspectors Accreditation Course
Click here for more information.