Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses

Contact name: T Blackwood

193
Total bookings

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(115)

over 5 years
with CraftCourses

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 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

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Guitar Strumstick Dulcimer 3 strings instrument

8 hours

Next date: 6th Dec 2025

2 places left

(32)

£225.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Ukulele build (assembly from Kit)

5 hours

Next date: 6th Dec 2025

2 places left

(3)

£139.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

"Scroll Saw" Write Your Name in Wood

5 hours

Next date: 6th Dec 2025

2 places left

(2)

£125.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Bandsaw box making day

6½ hours

Next date: 6th Dec 2025

2 places left

(16)

£175.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Cigar Box Guitar making day

7 hours

Next date: 6th Dec 2025

2 places left

(3)

£195.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Clock making day

7¼ hours

Next date: 6th Dec 2025

2 places left

(4)

£175.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

DIY Basics Day

7½ hours

Next date: 6th Dec 2025

2 places left

£135.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Foot stool making day

7 hours

Next date: 6th Dec 2025

2 places left

(4)

£215.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Guitar Set-up (Electric)

4 hours

Next date: 6th Dec 2025

2 places left

(1)

£99.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Jewellery box making day.

8 hours

Next date: 6th Dec 2025

2 places left

(1)

£195.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Window frame making day

5 hours

Next date: 6th Dec 2025

2 places left

(2)

£195.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Woodwork 4 days foundation course

4 days

Next date: 6th Dec 2025

2 places left

(3)

£495.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Woodwork Day Course

7 hours

Next date: 6th Dec 2025

2 places left

(29)

£175.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Woodworking Machinery Techniques and use.

6 hours

Next date: 6th Dec 2025

2 places left

(6)

£175.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

3 Dec 25'

Alastair reviewed: Woodwork 4 days foundation course

"Had a very satisfying, fun and valuable 4 days on this course with Ted, learning some basic techniques, machining, jointing, hand-tooling and so on. Came away feeling confident that I had gained some useful experience and skills to take my learning forward. Highly recommended course. Many thanks!"

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thanks for the kind words Alastair, I'm sure you have what it takes to be a good craftsman and hope your future plans are fruitful. Thank you for the Space / Universe talks too it has wet my appetite for star gazing in the new year. I hope to see you again soon on another course ! You can see all of my courses on the website and happy Strumming with your new dulcimer. kind regards Ted"

29 Nov 25'

Rahul reviewed: Woodwork Day Course

"This course was fantastic. Ted made me feel very welcome and he was an absolute wealth of wood working knowledge. Highly recommend this to anyone who loves wood! "

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Kind words indeed Rahul, I really enjoyed your medical knowledge too 👍 you have great hand skills for woodwork, hope you have a good Xmas and maybe see you you next year sometime 😎 T. "

24 Nov 25'

Guy reviewed: Guitar Strumstick Dulcimer 3 strings instrument

"My mate and I really enjoyed this course with Ted, we learned a lot and had a good laugh. It was a long day but the time passed very quickly which shows how much we enjoyed it. Ted was more than happy to answer any questions about general woodworking and give advice and tips. Would absolutely recommend."

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thank u for the kind words Guy, you and Shawn were great woodworkers I hope to see you both again in the new year on another woodworking challenge. Send me a pic of the Strumstick when u get chance? I will practice some more DAD jokes for next time ! Kind regards Ted "

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 "