Box Making Course
This course is a great introduction to woodworking. The course is for one day, and you will be using hand and power tools to make this box in solid oak and contrasting top. During the day you will learn cutting, planing, and machining techniques. At the end of the day you will have made with your own hands a box to take home, and had a great intro to working with wood. Please contact us for further information, or speak to Andrew on 07510 912026 or email [email protected]
Danish cord weaving course
Danish cord weaving course. Danish cord weaving is a great skill to master. The classic look comes from the Danish furniture designer Hans Wegner, the style of weaving cord has a cool mid century look, and has had a massive rebound in modern day furniture and interior design. What makes Danish cord weaving unique is the fact its NOT a manufactured machining process.
All weaving is by hand by a person, this alone makes these much desired pieces of furniture, stand out in this massive production based world. Truly a unique handmade, bespoke design, with great mass appeal.
The course is 2 days, you will be provided with the base bench frame premade in Solid oak. (NOTE: There are other courses that you can make the complete stool or bench including the frame, see our other listings) During the first day we will finish the stool, we will show types of wood finishing i.e oil, lacquer etc.. and prepare for the weaving process.
We will talk in length and demonstrate Danish cord weaving, and a overview of the making of the stool frame. During day two you will spend the day weaving your stool to completion, by the end of the day you will have a beautiful stool to take home and admire your new found skill.
Please note: There are two options to buy on the next page make your stool completely including the oak frame or weave only we supply the frame ready made.
What’s included in the price?
Premade solid Oak frame, Danish paper cord, tea and coffee included.
Please contact us for further information, or speak to Andrew on 07510 912026 or email us [email protected]. You can book the course below, please ask prior for dates before booking in.
Make Adirondack Garden Chair
This one day course it your chance to make the classic Adirondack chair, the chair is made in spruce softwood, which will be supplied. The course will introduce some basic woodworking skills on mainly power tools, saws, routers etc
At the end of the day you will have a sanded chair, which you will not finish at the workshop, we will advise on finishes you can apply, due to the varying types and colours available.
The chair can be transported in two pieces, and will take 5 minutes to set up at home. This is a chance to have a great day out making your own chair and learning some skills along the way!!!
What’s included in the price?
wood, tea and coffee included.
Please contact us for further information, or speak to Andrew on 07510 912026 or email us [email protected]. You can book the course below, please ask prior for dates before booking in.
Tool sharpening course
Our Sharpening course will introduce you to chisel and plane blade sharpening. This is a day course, during the day you will learn to sharpen on japanese waterstones. The importance of sharp chisels and planes is paramount to working to a high standard with wood.
In the morning we will demonstrate the correct methods in sharpening, polishing and grinding to a razor sharp edge.
During the afternoon, we will offer the option to sharpen your own chisels and plane, whether they are old or new purchases, you will go away with sharp tools to process further with your woodworking skills.
Please contact us for further information, or speak to Andrew on 07510 912026 or email us. You can book the course below, please ask prior for dates before booking in.
