Woodwork courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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Chair making course at Sallerton Wood

In-person course

Devon - Next course on 21st June 2021

£450

COVID-19 ~ Courses started running again at Sallerton Wood from August 2020 onward. Full precautions will be taken in our spacious outdoor workshop area. These six-day green wood chair making courses cover all the green woodworking skills and processes needed in order to construct your own chair from a green ash log. The techniques include cleaving out and shaping the components, drying some of the components overnight in the wood-fired kiln, steam-bending some of the components to give them the correct form, cutting and drilling mortises and tenons, frame assembly,...

COVID-19 ~ Courses started running again at Sallerton Wood from August 2020 onward. Full precautions will be taken in our spacious outdoor workshop area. These six-day green wood chair making...

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Green wood chair making 5 day course in Sussex woodland

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Green wood chair making 5 day course in Sussex woodland

In-person course

East Sussex - Next course on 19th April 2021

£425

Spend 5 days in a beautiful Sussex woodland learning pole lathe turning and other green woodwork techniques and make yourself a chair to cherish for life. The courses are suitable for complete beginners or more experienced wood workers and all tools and materials are provided. The timber used is all locally grown hardwoods. A wholesome lunch is provided . Students may camp overnight. The facilities are basic. The tutor is Danny Harling. He is a carpenter and furniture maker and has been making chairs for 30 years and teaching his...

Spend 5 days in a beautiful Sussex woodland learning pole lathe turning and other green woodwork techniques and make yourself a chair to cherish for life. The courses are suitable...

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Lap joint box home woodworking kit

Craft kit

£90

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 The design is based on a box that I originally made to hold a Japanese plane that I'm especially fond of, but the size could lend itself to housing all sorts of precious things.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...

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,...

Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

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Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

In-person course

Devon - Next course on 8th April 2021

£210

A two day course learning the skills and techniques of green woodworking, with an emphasis on contemporary design and detailing. Maximum of 6 students. You will make either a low stool or a side table using a variety of edge tools. Starting with a fresh cut log you will learn how to cleave the wood with a froe and wedges, then shape it on the shaving horse with drawknife and spokeshave. Joints used will be through-wedged-tenons. Use of contrasting timbers, and sculpted free-form table tops or seats are all available...

A two day course learning the skills and techniques of green woodworking, with an emphasis on contemporary design and detailing. Maximum of 6 students. You will make either a low...

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Five day woodwork course - tools

In-person course

Cumbria - Next course on 4th October 2021

£550

For the course dates please click on the link above. This five day woodwork course is a self interest woodwork course where my aim is to give you the confidence and the knowledge to use basic hand tools and some of the more common power tools, to show you how to look after your tools, keeping them sharp and in a good usable state. We will discuss what to look for when you go shopping for tools, the safe use of hand held power tools and again, how to look...

For the course dates please click on the link above. This five day woodwork course is a self interest woodwork course where my aim is to give you the confidence...

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Timber framing courses

In-person course

Powys - Next course on 21st June 2021

£1300

Green oak timber frame building course with Master craftsman Alan Ritchie and sons. With over 40 years collective experience between them. This course is ideal for self builders, woodworkers, hobbyists and craft skills enthusiasts! The course is set in our idyllic woodland workshop with river frontage We will be teaching our specialist marking system essential for green oak buildings. Scribing and cutting mortice and tenon joints on a full size live build oak frame. We aim to give you full instruction and advice in all aspects of traditional timber framing,...

Green oak timber frame building course with Master craftsman Alan Ritchie and sons. With over 40 years collective experience between them. This course is ideal for self builders, woodworkers, hobbyists...

Woodcarving for beginners - two day course in Suffolk

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Woodcarving for beginners - two day course in Suffolk

In-person course

Suffolk - Next course on 8th May 2021

£240

Join experienced tutor and woodcarver Gerald Adams for a two day introduction to wood carving. Until the Covid situation becomes resolved, I have reduced the numbers on the course to 4 and implemented appropriate safety procedures. The course is designed to introduce students to the specific skills and techniques involved in woodcarving, to boost their confidence and enthusiasm to take on new projects. We also aim to have fun. Students should gain a good understanding of the fundamentals of woodcarving techniques and practices, Gerald aims to encourage and direct individuals...

Join experienced tutor and woodcarver Gerald Adams for a two day introduction to wood carving. Until the Covid situation becomes resolved, I have reduced the numbers on the course to...

Green wood chair making - 6 day woodworking course in Devon

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Green wood chair making - 6 day woodworking course in Devon

In-person course

Devon - Next course on 26th April 2021

£530

Starting with an unseasoned log you will learn how to create a beautiful and unique chair which will last for generations. This is one of the most satisfying green wood projects and the course is suitable for complete beginners and experienced woodworkers alike. The "post and rung" construction uses the natural properties of green wood to produce incredibly strong, glue-free joints. During the course you will learn to split wood accurately, and shape it using draw knife and spoke shaves. Using the unique qualities of unseasoned wood and following a...

Starting with an unseasoned log you will learn how to create a beautiful and unique chair which will last for generations. This is one of the most satisfying green wood...

Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

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Beginners 1-day 1-2-1 woodturning workshop for 1 person

In-person course

Norfolk - Next course on 15th April 2021

£160

Learn woodturning in the peaceful setting of our workshop located in the cottage garden of our home on the Cambs/Norfolk border. Classes are one to one so you will have an immersive experience with the full attention of the tutor. You'll learn how to make a number of items that you'll be able to take away with you at the end of the day. The day can also be tailored to meet the requirements of those who are relatively new to woodturning and wish to gain some more insight. During...

Learn woodturning in the peaceful setting of our workshop located in the cottage garden of our home on the Cambs/Norfolk border. Classes are one to one so you will have...

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Steam-Bending Courses in Cumbria

In-person course

Cumbria - Next course on 6th March 2021

£150

Beginners steam-bending courses at Charlie Whinney Studio. Steam bending is an ancient woodworking process which provides many opportunities for creating exciting designs, both sculptural and functional. The program offers everything needed to get to grips with steam-bending wood and using the process for your own work. We have divided the content into four modules, which can also be attended as single workshops: - 'Beginners steam-bending' - 'Chair-In-A-Day' - 'Advanced steam-bending' - 'Secret techniques'. The course will give you the knowledge and confidence to steam bend economical and eco-friendly locally sourced...

Beginners steam-bending courses at Charlie Whinney Studio. Steam bending is an ancient woodworking process which provides many opportunities for creating exciting designs, both sculptural and functional. The program offers everything...