Woodwork courses

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Woodwork courses and workshops across the UK. Woodworking skills are incredibly useful in anything from furniture making to getting those kitchen shelves sorted! Learning how to work with wood is as enjoyable as it is useful. Especially if (like me) you find the smell of sawdust delightful. Browse woodwork courses, classes and workshops in your area and find a craft that will enhance your life and those of the people around you.

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Learn to Turn in the Dartmoor National Park

Learn to Turn in the Dartmoor National Park

In-person course

Devon - Next course on 22nd October 2020

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...

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

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

In-person course

Norfolk - Next course on 11th December 2020

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 to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day

Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day

In-person course

Gwynedd - Next course on 22nd October 2020

Learn to turn in Snowdonia A very extensive Covid-19 risk assessment has been completed and a whole raft of control measures are in place. This course re-commenced on 1st August and is certified under the "We're Good to Go" scheme and we also have a scannable NHS track and trace QR-code poster at the workshop. If you wish to see a full copy of our risk assessment and control measures, before booking, please ask. About the tutor….Les Symonds is a qualified teacher with an honours degree in adult education and...

Oak stool making experience - rustic carpentry & green wood work

Oak stool making experience - rustic carpentry & green wood work

In-person course

Leicestershire - Next course on 20th November 2020

This unique green woodworking stool making course is an opportunity to 'unplug & slow down' & take a step into the rural life of an old fashioned village carpenter. During this very 'hands on' experience you will learn many traditional carpentry skills & techniques using a selection of beautiful old hand tools. You will walk away with a beautiful solid oak stool with a high quality finish (good enough to sell!) and made to last. Oak is used most of the time but sometimes there will be elm and ash...

Make your own green woodworking 'Shave Horse' from Oak & Ash

Make your own green woodworking 'Shave Horse' from Oak & Ash

In-person course

Leicestershire - Next course on 20th November 2020

This unique course to make your own green woodworking 'shave horse' from Oak & Ash. Usually this is a 1-2-1 experience. A shave horse is a devise that clamps down a piece of wood with your feet, allowing your hands to be free whilst shaping any timber. It's a tool that is absolutely critical in helping to make a rustic piece of green wood furniture. This course is an opportunity to 'unplug & slow down' & take a step into the rural life of an old fashioned village carpenter. During...

Make a cheese board – beginners woodworking workshop

Make a cheese board – beginners woodworking workshop

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 22nd October 2020

Enjoy an evening in our workshop making a beautiful cheese board you can bring out at the next dinner party and say “I made that!” Suitable for beginners, our three hour course will guide you through the process of making your own cheese board, chopping board or serving platter from a 'blank' of the finest quality solid hardwood. Jonty, your friendly instructor, will show you how to transform it into a truly beautiful and food safe cheese board using a range of tools and processes in just three hours. THE...

Make an oak picture frame – beginners woodworking course

Make an oak picture frame – beginners woodworking course

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 24th November 2020

Enjoy an evening with us learning how to make your very own 8 x 10" solid oak picture frame. Suitable for beginners and those with more experience, our three hour woodworking course will guide you through the process of making a stunning oak picture frame to treasure. We’ll provide everything needed and show you how to cut perfect mitres at the right length for your chosen frame before glueing it all together. We’ll add some corner nails to secure the frame and once the glue is dry, we’ll sand and...

Fine-furniture making course - floating shelf day course in Cheshire

Fine-furniture making course - floating shelf day course in Cheshire

In-person course

Cheshire - Next course on 22nd October 2020

This one-day course in David’s peaceful, rural workshop in Cheshire is designed as an introduction to fine furniture making. It is aimed at both complete beginners and those woodworkers wishing to brush up on some basics. At the end of the day you will take home a finished floating shelf with recesses for tea light holders (the shelf can be left plain if preferred). The focus is on how to achieve professional standard work by following a series of straight forward steps. The skills learned will form a firm foundation...

Woodwork taster / pendant making course in Cheshire

Woodwork taster / pendant making course in Cheshire

In-person course

Cheshire - Next course on 22nd October 2020

This course is designed as a taster to woodwork and touches on a host of skills whilst creating your own personalised pendant. There is a selection of five different timbers to choose from as well as a large variety of semi-precious beads you can use for your tailored design. It even comes with a box so you can turn it as a present for a loved one. Working in a spacious rural studio with a total of 3 students and with tea, coffee and biscuits all included, what more could...

Steam-Bending Courses in Cumbria

Steam-Bending Courses in Cumbria

In-person course

Cumbria - Next course on 7th November 2020

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...

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