
Short Courses - Beginners
These are our short courses that are designed for the absolute beginner. Come and enjoy a short course where you can make a beautiful piece to take home. Some courses will teach skills that give you the foundation for your future woodworking endeavours. And some are specifically designed to support makers setting up their own workshop.
All course times are 9am - 4:30pm. 2-week course have the middle weekend off. We observe all public holidays.
Courses suitable for absolute beginners.
Learn how to sharpen your chisels and plane irons so your tools can be a joy to use.
Please note: This does not include carving or turning tools.
NEW COURSE!
This 2 day course was designed for the beginner woodworker. If you think you might enjoy woodwork and like the idea of learning some basic techniques on smaller items, then this taster class is the one for you. This introductory class offers an introduction to hand tool, power tool and machine use.
We are offering this course at 10% off
This two–week introductory course will establish a solid skill base and provide the foundation skills for future fine woodworking.
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In this two-day class, students will learn the principles of carving signs and nameplates. The skills learned in this class are some of the most useful carving skills and are applicable to many types of carving, especially incised work.
This class can accommodate beginners as well as more experienced carvers.
1-DAY COURSE
This one-day course is an opportunity for woodworkers of all skill levels to get to grips with the finer points of sharpening hand tools.
The sharpening day will focus on chisels and gouges, but will also cover knives and scrapers; most of the things needed for hand work.
This two–week introductory course takes you through 3 projects and will establish a solid skill base and provide the foundation skills for future fine woodworking.
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NEW COURSE!
This 2 day course was designed for the beginner woodworker.
If you think you might enjoy woodwork and like the idea of learning some basic techniques on smaller items, then this taster class may be the one for you. This introductory class is suitable for the absolute beginner and offers an introduction to hand tool, power tool and machine use.
This 4-Day "taster" course is for the absolute beginner, offering a convenient and accessible opportunity to come and have a go at some woodworking.
This two–week introductory course for the beginning enthusiast will establish a solid skill base and provide the foundation skills for future fine woodworking.
This 2-day beginner course will familiarise students with the router table and introduce a range of techniques and applications to help you to get the most out of this versatile power tool.
This two–week introductory course for the beginning enthusiast will establish a solid skill base and provide the foundation skills for future fine woodworking.
This 4-Day "taster" course is for the absolute beginner, offering a convenient and accessible opportunity to come and have a go at some woodworking.