Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses

Contact name: T Blackwood

154
Total bookings

Rating

(88)

over 4 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

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Guitar Strumstick Dulcimer 3 strings instrument

8 hours

Next date: 28th Jul 2024

2 places left

(22)

£225.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Ukulele making day

5 hours

Next date: 28th Jul 2024

2 places left

(3)

£139.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Bandsaw box making day

6½ hours

Next date: 28th Jul 2024

2 places left

(13)

£175.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Cigar Box Guitar making day

7 hours

Next date: 28th Jul 2024

2 places left

(1)

£195.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Clock making day

7¼ hours

Next date: 28th Jul 2024

2 places left

(4)

£175.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

8 hours

Next date: 28th Jul 2024

1 place left

(8)

£295.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Foot stool making day

7 hours

Next date: 28th Jul 2024

2 places left

(3)

£215.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Guitar Set-up (Electric)

4 hours

Next date: 28th Jul 2024

2 places left

(1)

£99.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Jewellery box making day.

8 hours

Next date: 28th Jul 2024

2 places left

(1)

£195.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Scroll saw Your own Name

5 hours

Next date: 28th Jul 2024

2 places left

(2)

£125.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Window frame making day

5 hours

Next date: 28th Jul 2024

2 places left

(2)

£195.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Woodwork Day Course

7 hours

Next date: 28th Jul 2024

2 places left

(23)

£195.00

platinum award

Stoke on trent

Woodworking Machinery Techniques and use.

6 hours

Next date: 28th Jul 2024

2 places left

(4)

£175.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

10 Jul 24'

Hilary reviewed: Scroll saw Your own Name

"I thoroughly enjoyed my scroll saw day. Ted’s friendly and supportive approach inspires confidence to have a go. Ted personalised the course to look at my desire to make jigsaws alongside making a lovely wooden name and I am now itching to get my own saw and start practicing at home. I now fully believe I will be able to continue my grandfathers hobby of making jigsaws for the family. Thank you so much Ted for such a great day."

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thank you Hillary it was a pleasure to see you work so well on your name plate. I'm certain you will have a good time making puzzles in the not so distant future. Keep it in the family 👍👍👍 Kind regards Ted "

1 Jul 24'

Andy Thorpe reviewed: Bandsaw box making day

"I had a really enjoyable day. All the equipment and materials were supplied. Ted is a good tutor, relaxed and confident. I was pleased with the resulting box. I want to add a band saw and belt sander to my workshop, so it was great to get some hands on experience of using the kit. Highly recommended Many thanks Ted"

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thank you Andy your box was very good indeed my friend. You have some great had skills and I'm sure some wonderful things will be made in your workshop. Remember you have the only left hand box 😎 lol Anyway hope you can get to another course with me very soon.? Kind regards Ted 🙏🙏🙏👍😎"

31 May 24'

David Walker reviewed: Window frame making day

"A fantastic day and I learnt far more than I thought I would. Ted was an excellent and very patient tutor. It definitely made me want to learn more. The best bits were that I got to use a range of traditional and modern tools when making my window frame. I'd highly recommend the course to anyone who's got an interest in learning how to make proper joints in wood. "

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"David made a beautiful frame with tight fitted joins and his angle on the sill was very nicely planed with a number 4 hand plane. The angle is approx 5 degrees to help with rain run off and we had a small drip groove under the sill too. Well done David and hopefully see you very soon. 😎👍👍👍👍Ted "

18 May 24'

Holly reviewed: Woodworking Machinery Techniques and use.

"I had a fantastic time on this course! Ted made me a bespoke, extended version of this, going into a higher level of depth and a wider range of machinery whilst making a jewellery box. Ted was really helpful, encouraging, and an excellent tutor. Outstanding value for a day of 1:1 tuition; I can't recommend it highly enough, and I hope to go back for more! "

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Holly it was my pleasure to see you work so methodical especially your attention to detail. I have no doubt about your ability to grasp woodworking principles and I look forward to seeing you soon friend. Kind regards Ted 👍👍😎"