Philip Hodge

This is a 5 day course suitable either, for Students who have previously attended the "Tool Sharpening & Tuning" course who will have already have a set of finely honed tools ready to use, or people who are confident that they have enough well sharpened tools. For a list of recommended tools please visit my website Or for people without suitable tools who wish to hire a set of finely honed tools for the week. These tools can be used on a variety of projects Students will progress through a...

With expert tuition you will work at your own pace towards fully restoring your pieces using traditional methods. Once accepted onto the course, you should contact Philip Hodge prior to the start of the course to discuss the actual pieces that you would like to restore. This is not an upholstery course and although simple upholstery tasks may be possible, they do not really come within the remit of this course. All projects will be discussed as a group & students will learn new skills and techniques such as French...

This is an intensive but relaxing 5 day course suitable for beginners or those wanting to hone their skills. All courses will be taught personally by Philip Hodge and comprehensive notes will be given to each student. Gilding has a long and rich history and we will be spending a little time looking at the background to gilding. However we will be concentrating largely on the practical application of different gilding theories and methods , including; traditional oil gilding, traditional water gilding, modern materials and techniques, and gilding on glass....

A 2 day course for students who have previously attended the Introductory Wood Finishing Course or for people who have a background in wood finishing who would like to advance their skill set & learn about new materials. I would strongly recommend that students attend this course immediately after taking the Introductory course. This will cement in your mind the information and skills that you have already learnt. If that is not possible, then book onto later dates. Having already learned a lot about wood finishing theory, and honed your...

This one day course is for people who like the idea of working with wood but have no or little experience and are unsure of the names and usage of both handtools and machinery. Attendees will learn how to identify and use selection of tools including Bench plane, Block plane, Shoulder plane, Rebate plane, Moulding planes. Chisels, Gouges, different Saws, Hammers, etc. It will also cover marking out using Squares, Mitre squares, Marking gauges, Cutting gauges and Mortise gauges. Guidance will also be given as to the best types and...

A 2 day intensive course for beginners and those wanting to improve their knowledge and technique. It is a practical and theoretical excursion into the world of wood finishing. This will include surface preparation, staining, French Polishing, grain filling, and wax finishing. On the course you will learn about the options for surface removal including who is legally allowed to buy & use paint stripper containing dichloromethane and then their competent & safe use of paint stripper containing dichloromethane under the Reach Enforcement Regulations 2008. Attendees who satisfy all these...

Learn how to join wood together 15 different ways without the use of nails or screws. During a busy 5 days you will learn how to mark out and precisely cut a whole range of woodworking joints. Using both hand tools and woodworking machinery you will join timber without the use of screws or nails. The number of joints covered on the course will depend on the speed that you are able to work. You will certainly be making hand and machined Rub Joints, Tongue & Groove Joints, Mortise &...

Tool sharpening This two-day course has been designed for those with little or no previous tool sharpening experience, who enjoy working with wood but have found difficulty achieving a satisfying standard of work due to their lack of tool tuning and sharpening skills. During the course you will learn how to sharpen wood cutting tools to professional standards and select new or secondhand tools that are well engineered. From this understanding of the importance of tool technology and the acquisition of tool tuning skills, you will be in a position...

There are many aspects that contribute to good cabinet making, but one universal truth is that if you don`t use the right tools prepared to their optimum efficiency, you are creating an uphill battle for yourself. This course will start you off on the front foot and you will then have the right tools in the right condition for the job. Prior to the course you will be supplied with a tool list that you will need to have for the course. For a list of these recommended tools please...

On this 5 day course you will work on 2 projects On the first project you will: Bookmatch veneer a panel Make & fit crossbanding Fit a stringline Make & fit an inlay to a supplied design or if you prefer to your own design On the second project you will Quarter veneer a panel Make a marquetry panel to a supplied design, or if you prefer to your own design. Fit marquetry panel to project