Box making courses

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Wood turning courses

In-person course

Somerset - Next course on 10th July 2020

£155

George Foweraker runs this one day wood turning course from his well equipped workshop in Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset. Each course is specifically designed to meets the students needs, so that you obtain the required skills to take away and progress within the craft. The emphasis remains on the correct use of tools and techniques to use while practicing the craft of wood turning. Whether you are starting out on your first step in woodturning or would like to delve into hollow forms, turning from green wood through to the finished item,...

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Box making weekend in Cumbria

In-person course

Cumbria

£275

2 day box making courses held on weekends throughout the year in beautiful Cumbria. Make your own handmade wooden box. The courses are fun and relaxed, yet will give you the skills & confidence to make stunning boxes on your own. The courses are run from a fully equipped cabinet making workshop. All tools and safety equipment are provided, though you are welcome to bring your own tools if you wish. Ear defenders and dust masks are yours to keep at the end of 2 days. Tea and coffee is...

Learn to Turn in the Dartmoor National Park

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Learn to Turn in the Dartmoor National Park

In-person course

Devon - Next course on 10th July 2020

£150

Learn to turn in Devon! Chris runs courses in his well-equipped workshop in Ashburton, on the edge of Dartmoor in South Devon. Each course is tailored to meet the individual needs of the student, their capabilities and experience, whether complete novice or more advanced turner. The correct selection and use of tools and equipment, and the characteristics of the materials and finishes we use are fully explained, along with important health and safety considerations, to advance the students' proficiency and skill in the woodturners' craft. Full-face shields will be provided...

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Woodworking - Beginner/Intermediate - two days

In-person course

Staffordshire

£220

This two day course is intended to stretch those with a degree of woodworking experience or maybe has already attended my Beginners/Basics course. However, this is not essential, as full detailed instruction will be given in the making of a small box with lift off lid. The theme will be the detailed process of hand cutting dovetails. This will give you an introduction and experience into creating the cabinet maker's ultimate joint. The course will be predominately project led through the making of a small trinket box in English Oak,...

Woodwork joinery level 1/2/3 at The Makershed

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Woodwork joinery level 1/2/3 at The Makershed

In-person course

Bristol

£180

Level 1 This is a part-time course in basic woodwork joinery involving making a softwood tool box using corner rebate joints. At the end of the 4 weeks you will have a tool box to take home and have the skills to make basic woodwork projects at home. The course tutors are Bristol designer and woodworker Alison Vilarkin, Makershed woodwork tutor Jenny Smith and woodworker and maker Fern Busuttil. The course runs on Monday, Thursday and Saturday daytimes, Monday and Thursday evenings; and over two consecutive weekends. Learn how to:...

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Beautiful boxes - Learning to laminate

In-person course

East Sussex

£350

If you have any sort of urge to move on from straight lines and get a few curves into your woodworking designs, Laminating is going to be the vital technique that you will need to master. In essence, laminating is a pretty simple concept, after all it’s just combining thin bits of wood with glue and holding them in the desired shape until the glue has set. As with most simple things though, there are tricks and techniques that will give you a head start and guarantee success. Moulds &...

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Box making workshop

In-person course

West Yorkshire

£97

Box making workshop: A truly unique gift or commemorative way to remember special occasions. Ideal for christenings, birthdays, anniversaries, the arrival of a new family member or special keepsakes. You can also add on an engraved plaque for just £12. Our introductory price for the Box Making Workshop includes the £85 cost of the Memory Box. NB – Workshops are limited to 6 places to ensure you have a personalised experience. Dimensions: (L) 220mm (W) 150mm (H) 120mm The course is a fantastic introduction to woodwork skills, with no experience...

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Cabinet making - additional skills week

In-person course

East Sussex

£590

The Additional Skills Week is the perfect follow-on course to the Skills Week or Skills Weekend, if you have the basic skills under your belt, this will give you the chance to review and refine those critical cabinetmaking elements of planing, sawing and chiselling. We will then build on those skills with some new techniques, including some laminating and veneering, to make an elegant dovetailed jewellery box. The cornerstone of all cabinetmaking is accurate planing, a little revision of basic technique, some gossamer thin shavings, will be followed by preparation...

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Fixed Handle Shaker Carrier - New Brewery Arts Cotswolds Gloucestershire

In-person course

Gloucestershire

£95

A relaxed day making a classic and useful Shaker carrier. This classic design was produced in every Shaker community and a basic basket for a wide range of needs. During the day you will shape and bend the band, fit the base and handle all using traditional hand tools. On the day you may choose to make one to carry a dozen eggs or a general purpose carrier for fruit, bread, plants etc. You can turn any of our courses into a short break by staying in our on site...

Gold AWARD

Lap joint box home woodworking kit

Craft kit or book

£75

Would you like to do some woodworking at home on your kitchen table? I've got just the thing! This is the first of my new kits for home woodworking projects, which hopefully will give you all something nice to work on while you are staying at home. The design is based on a box that I originally made to hold a Japanese plane that I'm especially fond of, but the size could lend itself to housing all sorts of precious things. It uses lap joints that are pinned with tiny...