Workshop Courses

Learn to make things with your hands

I run courses throughout the year for small groups (maximum 4 people per session). You get proper one-to-one time at the bench, use real tools, and go home with something you made yourself. No experience required for any of the beginner courses.

Wood turning lathe in action with shavings flying
Beginner

Introduction to Wood Turning

Spend a full day at the lathe. You will learn to mount timber, use gouges and skew chisels safely, and make two finished pieces: a small bowl and a candlestick. I provide all materials and tools. You keep what you make.

Duration: 1 day (10am - 4pm)
Group size: Max 4 people
Cost: £95 per person
Includes: Materials, tools, tea/coffee, lunch

Upcoming dates

  • Saturday 14 June 2026
  • Saturday 12 July 2026
  • Saturday 9 August 2026
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Hand carving a wooden spoon with a hook knife
Beginner

Spoon Carving

Carve a functional eating spoon from a piece of green wood using just an axe, a straight knife, and a hook knife. This is traditional Scandinavian-style spoon carving. Meditative, satisfying, and you get a spoon at the end.

Duration: 1 day (10am - 4pm)
Group size: Max 4 people
Cost: £85 per person
Includes: Green wood, tools, tea/coffee, lunch

Upcoming dates

  • Saturday 21 June 2026
  • Saturday 19 July 2026
  • Sunday 17 August 2026
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Resin being poured into a wooden mould
Intermediate

Resin & Wood Jewellery

A weekend course covering epoxy resin work combined with wood. You will prepare timber blanks, mix and pour clear resin, wait for it to cure overnight, then shape and polish the pieces on day two. Go home with 3-4 finished pendants or rings.

Duration: Weekend (Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 10am - 3pm)
Group size: Max 3 people
Cost: £165 per person
Includes: All materials, tools, refreshments both days

Upcoming dates

  • 28-29 June 2026
  • 26-27 July 2026
  • 23-24 August 2026
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Hand tools laid out on workbench for a workshop class
Beginner

Hand Tool Joinery

Learn to cut proper joints with hand tools. Dovetails, mortise and tenon, housing joints. You will spend the day at the bench with sharp chisels and a good saw. Expect to go slowly and learn accuracy rather than speed.

Duration: 1 day (10am - 4pm)
Group size: Max 4 people
Cost: £90 per person
Includes: All timber, tools, tea/coffee, lunch

Upcoming dates

  • Saturday 5 July 2026
  • Saturday 2 August 2026
  • Saturday 6 September 2026
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Practical Information

What to wear

Old clothes you do not mind getting dusty. Closed-toe shoes. Long hair tied back. I provide aprons and safety specs.

Getting here

The workshop is in the countryside so you will need a car. Full address and directions sent on booking. Free parking on site.

Gift vouchers

Available for any course. Valid for 12 months. The recipient can choose their preferred date. Drop me an email to arrange.

Cancellation

Full refund if you cancel more than 7 days before. Within 7 days, I will try to fill your place and refund if I can. If I cancel (weather, illness), you get a full refund or can reschedule.

Questions about courses?

Drop me an email. Happy to answer questions about what to expect, difficulty levels, or whether a particular course suits what you are looking for.

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