Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses

Contact name: T Blackwood

191
Total bookings

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(112)

over 5 years
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Maker's bio

My love of woodcraft was due to a meeting with a guitarist friend who had made an acoustic guitar. We talked about his guitar for many hours and I thought it would be a challenge for me to have a go! Well that was 6 years ago and now in 2023 I am in a small workshop in Stoke where I build various instruments. The Strumstick instrument build is a great way to get to grips with fine woodworking and is an ideal step towards acoustic guitar building. No experience in woodwork is needed.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Stoke on trent

Guitar Strumstick Dulcimer 3 strings instrument

8 hours

Next date: 11th Nov 2025

2 places left

(31)

£225.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Ukulele build (assembly from Kit)

5 hours

Next date: 11th Nov 2025

2 places left

(3)

£139.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

"Scroll Saw" Write Your Name in Wood

5 hours

Next date: 11th Nov 2025

2 places left

(2)

£125.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Bandsaw box making day

6½ hours

Next date: 11th Nov 2025

2 places left

(16)

£175.00

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Stoke on trent

Cigar Box Guitar making day

7 hours

Next date: 11th Nov 2025

2 places left

(3)

£195.00

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Stoke on trent

Clock making day

7¼ hours

Next date: 11th Nov 2025

2 places left

(4)

£175.00

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Stoke on trent

Foot stool making day

7 hours

Next date: 11th Nov 2025

2 places left

(4)

£215.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Guitar Set-up (Electric)

4 hours

Next date: 11th Nov 2025

2 places left

(1)

£99.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Jewellery box making day.

8 hours

Next date: 11th Nov 2025

2 places left

(1)

£195.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Window frame making day

5 hours

Next date: 11th Nov 2025

2 places left

(2)

£195.00

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Stoke on trent

Woodwork 4 days foundation course

4 days

Next date: 11th Nov 2025

2 places left

(2)

£495.00

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Stoke on trent

Woodwork Day Course

7 hours

Next date: 11th Nov 2025

2 places left

(28)

£175.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Woodworking Machinery Techniques and use.

6 hours

Next date: 11th Nov 2025

2 places left

(6)

£175.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

13 Oct 25'

Neil Barraclough reviewed: Woodwork 4 days foundation course

"This four-day course was brilliant from start to finish. Ted is patient and clear in his teaching. He effortlessly adapts the course depending on your skill level and experience. You go home tired at the end of each day, but the days themselves fly by. You're having fun, learning lots, and putting the world to rights while you're at it. I went with zero woodworking experience apart from several hours spent on YouTube, but came home with working knowledge and experience of using various tools, producing various joints, and making two brilliant pieces (an intricate jewellery box my wife claimed immediately and a footstool my daughter has already put to use in the kitchen). Highly, highly recommended. If you're even remotely considering doing a course with Ted, stop thinking and start booking. You won't regret it."

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thank you for the very kind words Neil . As I said your woodworking attitude was excellent from the get go and you progressed quickly by day 4. So glad your wife and daughter are taken by your projects too. I'm certain that in a short time you will be building something extra special for the kitchen or living room soon, just take your time at each stage of the project and read up on the finishing aspects which can easily make or break the work. If you need another course etc you know where I am my friend. Ted "

2 Oct 25'

Christine reviewed: Woodwork Day Course

"I wasn't sure if this course was right for me as I am a total beginner but Ted immediately put me at ease. He patiently explained everything and answered all my questions with further tips and advice. He has some beautiful pieces on show too."

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Well done Christine you will be a great woodworker in a year I'm sure. See you on the footstool course soon I hope? 😎👍👍👍"

16 Sep 25'

Shaun Wilde reviewed: Guitar Strumstick Dulcimer 3 strings instrument

"Excellent in all details. Ted looked after us brilliantly and guided to a very successful conclusion of the day. My friend and I produced two instruments which are aesthetic and very playable. Highly recommended. "

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thanks Shaun glad you found the review button my friend, Happy strumming and hop to see you again soon. Regards Ted"

16 Sep 25'

Dave C reviewed: Guitar Strumstick Dulcimer 3 strings instrument

"We had a fantastic day yesterday making our own Dulcimer. Can’t believe you can make such a lovely versatile instrument in one day. I will be showing it off to anyone who comes around the house from now. Ted was great fun, knowledgeable, skilful and very patient with us. I learned a lot from the course and used some skills I haven’t used for a long time, which made the day special. Thank you Ted and I hope to see you again one day."

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thank you Dave (and Shaun to) it was a pleasure even with my awful DAD Jokes !!!! Hope you have many hours of strumming in the future my friend, looking forward to seeing you or Shaun on another course soon? As I said if you do start a project make sure its something small and not to complex and get some plans ! Kind regards Ted "