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Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses

Contact name: T Blackwood
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about 3 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 2021 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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Strumstick Dulcimer 3 strings instrument
Next date: 3rd Apr 2023
2 places left
(18)
£195.00
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Tenor Ukulele making day
Next date: 3rd Apr 2023
2 places left
(1)
£139.00
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Bandsaw box making day
Next date: 3rd Apr 2023
2 places left
(9)
£165.00
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Basic woodworking day course
Next date: 3rd Apr 2023
2 places left
(17)
£175.00
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Cabriole chair legs making - day course
Next date: 3rd Apr 2023
2 places left
£195.00
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Cigar Box Guitar making day
Next date: 3rd Apr 2023
2 places left
£175.00
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Clock making day
Next date: 3rd Apr 2023
2 places left
(3)
£135.00
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Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course
Next date: 3rd Apr 2023
2 places left
(7)
£248.00
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Foot stool making day
Next date: 3rd Apr 2023
2 places left
(1)
£175.00
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Marquetry inlay design course
Next date: 3rd Apr 2023
2 places left
(1)
£155.00
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Window frame build (with hand tools only)
Next date: 3rd Apr 2023
2 places left
£155.00
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Woodworking Machinery Techniques and use.
Next date: 3rd Apr 2023
2 places left
(2)
£175.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
1 Apr 23'

Steph Lonsdale reviewed: Woodworking Machinery Techniques and use.

"I've had a fantastic day on the machinery course! I booked it because I've recently bought a table saw and router, but I wanted lessons on how to use them safely and effectively before trying on my own. Even though I had used other kit listed on the course before (such as the compound mitre saw), I was able to learn new tips and techniques, and I feel far more prepared for tackling my kitchen in the future. Lots of great conversation and fun playing with various power tools. I also took a hinge jig and a couple of other bits of kit I'd bought so I could again test how to use them under Ted's expert eye. I would definitely recommend the course to anyone. Being a middle aged woman, I might have found myself feeling somewhat out of place in a large class of younger blokes, who may be more experienced at using the power tools than me; but, by having a smaller class i.e. 1:1 training, the lessons felt very comfortable and aimed at the pace I needed. I hope to do further courses in the future"

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

" Thanks Stephanie for the kind words and I hope that you will be able to tackle your kitchen work with confidence. As your practical skills improve and match your excellent knowledge you will be at another level completely. Enjoyed your company and our chatt about the world in general. See you soon 👍👍👍 kind regards Ted 😎"

29 Mar 23'

Lisa reviewed: Basic woodworking day course

"Once again Ted came up trumps. I had a really enjoyable and interesting day and learnt a lot about making joints. I’m looking forward to making something now! Thanks Ted. :)"

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

" Thanks Lisa your work is really nice and good company too. Look forward to seeing you soon. Kind regards Ted "

26 Mar 23'

Ian reviewed: Basic woodworking day course

"This course is great. I wanted to get back to basics and really practise marking out, cutting by hand and being shown how to hand plane properly. Ted gave some great advice and I've learnt loads. The day flies by and I really feel I'll be making better projects in the future. Would highly recommend. "

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

" Cheers Ian thanks for the kind words and keep polishing those chisels etc 👍👍 I'm pretty certain that you have some great skills at hand and your knowledge is also excellent. Hope you can come along again soon. Happy woodworking and kind regards Ted 😎👍"

4 Mar 23'

Tracy reviewed: Basic woodworking day course

"Really enjoyed the day, learned lots throughout the day, it flew by! Ted is really knowledgeable and makes you feel at ease. Would recommend this course. He also makes a good cup of tea!"

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

" Thanks Tracy it was a pleasure working with you and I hope you make some great wood work in the future. 👍👍👍😎 Ted "

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