Avatar
gold badge

Dukeries Community Workshop

Contact name: Alan Perry
277
Total bookings
Rating
(43)
over 9 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

gold badge
Informal Woodworking Session - Monday Evenings
3 hours
Next date: 8th Dec 2025
gold badge
Intermediate silver jewellery making workshop and bench hire
2 hours
Next date: 11th Dec 2025
gold badge
Regular kiln fused glass classes Thursdays AM/Fridays PM - Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton
2 hours
Next date: 12th Dec 2025
gold badge
Silver jewellery course for beginners
2½ hours
Next date: 8th Jan 2026
gold badge
Stained glass weekly course - Wednesday afternoons at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton
2 hours
Next date: 10th Dec 2025
gold badge
Woodworking drop in workshop sessions - Tuesdays/Wednesday AM at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton
6 hours
Next date: 9th Dec 2025

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
2 Nov 25'

Joanne Ison reviewed: Silver jewellery course for beginners

"Great course and lovely people, if it wasn't for issues with time. It would be something I would love to go to frequently."

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you for your kind review. We hope that you will be able to return in the future."

22 Oct 25'

Ann Robbins reviewed: Woodworking drop in workshop sessions - Tuesdays/Wednesday AM at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton

"Perfect for me, flexible times, good advice and plenty of equipment. "

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you Ann. Hope to see you again very soon "

16 Oct 25'

Pam Pendleton reviewed: Silver jewellery course for beginners

"I really enjoyed this class. I made two rings and a pair of earrings, learning how to solder and work the Silver. The staff are very pleasant and knowledgeable. Will definitely consider use the work space in the future. "

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you for this lovely review. I will pass it on to our tutors "

12 Oct 25'

Harry Mavromatis reviewed: Woodworking drop in workshop sessions - Tuesdays/Wednesday AM at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton

"It was a really enjoyable day. We came with an idea of creating a Filipino game called 'sungka' . I had no experience in woodworking and no idea of how I was going to do this. With the warm and friendly expertise of Philip, we started the day with a block of wood and by the end of the day we had completed the project, which I believed was beyond my abilities. It was the nicest and most rewarding day that I have had in a long while. Not only would I do it again but I think it should be available on the NHS. Many Thanks"

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you Harry. I will pass your comments onto Phil. Hope to see you again soon Alan "