Introduction to Woodworking Weekend - North Wales
Description
Welcome to 'learn-make-restore'. In addition to our workshops in Cambridgeshire, we are opening a woodcraft school in North Wales. A stunning location and within easy access from many locations. The craft school is appropriately set in a former primary school, built in 1908. The beautiful main school hall with high vaulted roof, parquet flooring and huge arched windows, being the main inspiring workspace. The site overlooks the beautiful Welsh countryside and is close to Corwen, it is surrounded by many tourist attractions and accommodation options. There is a relaxation area for breaks and a kitchen for attendees to use. There is also a summerhouse with views across the fields should you wish to take a break there and relax. More dates and courses will be added as the opening time gets closer. These will include Furniture Making, Welsh Stick Chair, Traditional Tool chest, Joint Skills and a 2-week Summer School. I will also be inviting in guest tutors throughout the year to teach a variety of skills and crafts. Please message to register your interest, or to ask any questions. This two day introductory option offer more time to kick start your woodwork skills and knowledge. We can cover the information from the one day course but then build on it by making a small item. This course is aimed at beginners but I also have many experienced woodworkers attend. That is because it is an opportunity to revisit foundation skills, discuss tool options and pick up tips. This can often help you overcome barriers and increase your accuracy and efficiency. The small groups allow maximum tuition levels. This is also a great stepping stone for our intermediate courses where you can really get into cutting a variety of joints. You may just want to try a new craft, do something different for relaxation or even start a career change. Bill’s ethos is based around the joy of hand tool woodworking and learning skills to make furniture and decorative objects. On this introduction weekend, you will be taken through the foundation skills of woodworking, this will include tool selection, accurate marking out, hand-tool techniques and timber knowledge. On day one, you will cut a woodwork joint and have the opportunity to try different tools. Bill will start the day going through the foundation knowledge over a cup of tea, then talk you through the bench set up and tool kit. Then he will take you through the process step by step. Then you can start a small project and complete this on day two. The course is run by a qualified tutor in a safe and friendly atmosphere. The workshop is well equipped in a relaxing location and Bill aims to make the course days enjoyable and rewarding. Bill is fully qualified from City & Guilds through to Masters Degree. Please feel free to message Bill via the 'message the tutor' button with any questions you may have.
What's included in the price?
- All tools and materials are provided. - PPE is available where required. - There is a kitchen for course attendees to use, with drinks facilities, microwave and fridge. - Please bring food/packed lunch.
Duration
2 days
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Welcome to 'Learn-Make-Restore'. I am an experienced cabinet maker, furniture maker and furniture restorer. I am qualified from various City & Guilds through to a Masters Degree in the Conservation of Historic Objects . I have a passion for traditional crafts and teach various aspects of making & restoring. I have also written for a number of woodwork magazines, for example, 'Quercus', 'Woodland Heritage Journal' and 'Furniture & Cabinetmaking'. You will also find my regular workshop posts on Instagram. I am a Brand Ambassador for a few woodwork related companies and this provides great opportunities for course attendees to try new tools and materials. I teach from my workshops near Ely, Cambridgeshire and will also be opening a new site in North Wales in late 2025. I believe strongly that our health & quality of life is enhanced by working practically, being creative, making and learning new skills. We can all be highly creative and practical when we get the opportunity. At a time in society, when consumerism has taken hold, we throw too many things away and do not always appreciate materials or nature. Both my workshops are chosen for their location, surrounded by nature and inspiration. We must make better and restore more. We need more relaxing workbench time and less screen time.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Wheelchair users
- Parking provided
- Intermediate level
- Suitable for beginners
