Wood Finishing Weekend Class
Next courses: 10th – 11th Oct. 2026, 27th and 28th Feb. 2027. An ideal course for anyone who wants to learn more about finishing techniques and get some practical, hands-on experience. Cost: £350. Tutor: Marc Fish.
Carbon Fibre and Composites Weekend Class
Next course: Oct. 24th & 25th, 2026 + Feb. 6th & 7th, 2027. This course provides hands-on experience of the sophisticated techniques used in the composites industry. Cost £540. Tutor: Theo Cook.
Making the Perfect Dovetails Weekend Class
Next course: 14th & 15th Nov. 2026 | 20th & 21st March 2027. Ideal if you want to know more about the mark of a master craftsman – the dovetail joint! When well-executed it is the …
Marquetry with Audrey Fasquelle
Next course: 27th Nov. 2026. We're delighted to offer a Marquetry ONE day course taught by Audrey Fasquelle, a highly experienced craftsperson and recognised as a Master Furniture Maker for her marquetry work by the Furniture …
Wood Carving with the Wood Warlock
Next course: 28th & 29th Nov. 2026. We are delighted to have Dickie join us to offer would be woodcarvers chance to explore this ancient art form with a master of the craft. Cost £350. Tutor: …
Laminating Weekend Class
Next course: 5th & 6th Dec. 2026 and 29th & 30th May 2027. Experience these amazing techniques and take your work to a different level! As laminating is more accurate than steam bending, it is ideal …
French Polishing with Derek Jones
Next course: 14th May 2027. A one day course on French polishing with shellac, run by Derek Jones, once editor of Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine and author of French Polishing, Finishing & Restoring Using Traditional Techniques. …
Steam Bending with Charlie Whinney – 1 Day
Next course: 17th July 2027. Steam bending is an ancient woodworking process which is found on every continent. Charlie is the UK’s leading steam bending expert; his work is sold internationally and can be found in …
Make a Wooden Hand Plane with Theo Cook
Next course: TBA. Learn how to make a wooden plane. This will involve skills such as band-sawing, routing, drilling, shaping with a spokeshave, sanding and finishing. A 3 day course. Cost: £595. Tutor: Theo Cook.
Introduction to Hand Tools for Furniture Making
Next course: dates TBA. Covering hand tools, there will be practical sessions on planing, sawing and chiseling – forming the ideal starting point for cutting and fitting accurate joints. Cost: TBA. Tutor: Theo Cook.
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Wood Machining Weekend Class
Next course: date TBA. For either a beginner or an intermediate. If you’ve invested in new machines and want to know how to safely use or set them up, on this two day course you can …
