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Dukeries Community Workshop

Contact name: Alan Perry
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Total bookings
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about 8 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

1986- Unemployment was high. Members of the Adult Unemployed Centre expressed a desire to use workshop facilities. As school roles fell under used accommodation was identified. In April, a project submission was put before the Dukeries Complex Council of Management and a steering group was set up. Establishment of a fourteen-week pilot scheme to commence in July. This was successful. Today in 2023 we have over 150 users and are open 5 days a week and Monday/Tuesday Evenings

Courses, kits & gifts

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Informal Woodworking Session - Monday Evenings
3¾ hours
Next date: 29th Jul 2024
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Regular kiln fused glass classes - Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton
3 hours
Next date: 1st Aug 2024
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Regular Silver Jewellery Making Workshop
2 hours
Next date: 1st Aug 2024
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Silver Jewellery Course
2 weeks
Next date: 5th Sep 2024
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Stained glass weekly course - Wednesday afternoons at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton
2 hours
Next date: 31st Jul 2024
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Walking stick making - Friday mornings, come and make a stick with Bill at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton
3½ hours
Next date: 2nd Aug 2024
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Woodworking drop in workshop sessions - Tuesdays at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton
6 hours
Next date: 30th Jul 2024

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
4 Jul 24'

Jane Millership reviewed: Stained glass weekly course - Wednesday afternoons at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton

"What a great bunch of people, very welcoming, ready to give helpful advice, relaxed atmosphere the facilitators/ teachers are a joy. I loved it, can’t wait till next week. "

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you Jane, we very much appreciate comments. You may well like to try our new silversmithing sessions starting in September. I will pass your kind comments onto Elaine and Mell. Regards Alan "

20 Jun 24'

Yvonne Saul reviewed: Stained glass weekly course - Wednesday afternoons at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton

"I found the class excellent. Tutor was very knowledgeable and all the other people were friendly and very helpful. Will be back in a few weeks "

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you Yvonne for your kind remarks. Our volunteer tutors really appreciate your comments. Please visit us again soon. Regards Alan "

21 May 24'

Julian Cotton reviewed: Walking stick making - Friday mornings, come and make a stick with Bill at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton

"Fantastic. Bill and all the the other regulars were so nice and helpful helping me as a complete beginner learn how to create a walking stick, really enjoying this and learning a new skill "

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you Julian for those kind words. I will pass them onto Bill who is always pleased to hear how we do. regards Alan"

6 Apr 24'

Jayne Blackburn reviewed: Stained glass weekly course - Wednesday afternoons at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton

"Hi Alan, really enjoyed the stained glass class on Wednesday afternoon. Thank you so much. "

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"You're very welcome, hope to see you again. Elaine will be so pleased you enjoyed the session. Regards Alan "

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