Courses & Workshops

Wednesday Evenings, 6 weeks
18:00 – 20:00
£350

Tuesday OR Thursday Evenings, 4 weeks
18:00 – 20:00
OR
Saturdays, 4 weeks
11:00 – 13:00
OR
Saturdays Intensive Session, 2 weeks
11:00 – 15:00
£250

Want to tackle your next home improvement project yourself? Join experienced carpenter & maker, Stuart Nairn, and learn how to use hand and power tools. This course is aimed at those keen to fix, build and finish small projects, and unearth the secrets of basic woodworking and repair for DIY. Learn how to make a set of shelves, and use wall plugs to fit them, and the importance of finding the right tool for the job. Participants will leave with their own handmade simple plywood toolbox, and the confidence to begin their own projects at home, and at EOW.

Friday & Saturday
11:00 – 15:00
£280

The 2 day crash-course is designed to give the beginner a good grounding in MIG welding theory and practice, typical welding joints and application. Lots of practical training using the MIG welding process, with overview of alternative systems such as TIG, Stick (arc) welding and Gas welding. The course takes you through various welding techniques, from preparation, though cutting, angle grinder use, safety to giving you the basic skills to be flexible and competent in building welded structures, whether artistic and decorative or repair based projects.

Mondays OR Wednesday Evenings, 4 weeks
18:00 – 20:00
£280

The course is designed to give the beginner a good grounding in MIG welding theory and practice, typical welding joints and application. The course takes you through various welding techniques, from preparation, though cutting, angle grinder use, and safety to giving you the basic skills to be flexible and competent in building welded structures, whether artistic and decorative or repair based projects.

Monday Evenings, 4 Weeks
18:00 – 21:00
£280

Ready for your first date with woodworking? Learn the basics of woodworking, as you practice your new skills on a simple box, charcuterie board, or blanket ladder. This course is designed to be an introduction to woodworking for those that have always wanted to give it a try, and not had the time or space. Participants will get an introduction to using woodworking tools, carpentry techniques and gain skills and confidence in a workshop setting.

Tuesday Evenings, 4 weeks
18:00 – 21:00
£330

Build a double step stool designed to allow you to reach higher heights in your home.  Its simple, elegant curves are designed to help you learn how to use a router to shape the sides from a template as part of the course. As part of making fine furniture courses, you will work with Anna of Aln Furniture as you learn basic furniture design, tool, and machine use, and traditional/modern woodworking skills. At the end of the course, Anna is on hand to offer advice on your next project so that you can keep making even after the course has finished.

Tuesday Evenings, 4 weeks
18:00 – 21:00
£330

Build a hardwood shaker design drying stand with sustainability in mind.
Rather than buying a plastic/metal dryer make your own that will last a lifetime in timber. A simple, elegant design with curved feet and a removable top drying section for extra family members towels. Learn with fine furniture maker, Anna of Aln Furniture. Participants will learn basic furniture design, tool, and machine use, and traditional/modern woodworking skills. At the end of the course, Anna is on hand to offer advice on your next project so that you can keep making even after the course has finished.

Wednesday Evenings, 6 weeks
18:00 – 21:00
£400

Build a handmade stool with a carved seat based on simple, elegant Japanese design while working with fine furniture maker, Anna of Aln Furniture. This course is designed for beginners or those with a grip on the basics looking to improve their craft. Participants will learn basic furniture design, tool, and machine use, and traditional woodworking skills. At the end of the course, Anna is on hand to offer advice on your next project so that you can keep making even after the course has finished. All materials for the stool are included.

Tuesday Evenings, 4 Weeks
18:00 – 21:00
£330

New to woodworking and keen to try your hand at making your own furniture? Designed for beginners, this course takes you through the first steps of furniture design and construction while working with designer/maker James of Birbeck’s Woodwork. Participants will work from a custom design to create multifunctional piece of furniture that can be used as an indoor/outdoor table or stool for your home while you gain confidence around woodworking techniques, tools and machinery – all which you can use to plan your next project solo. All materials for the table are included.

Thursday Evenings, 6 Weeks
18:00 – 21:00
£400

New to woodworking and keen to try your hand at making your own furniture? Designed for  novices, this course takes you through the beginning steps of furniture design and construction while working with designer/maker James of Birbeck’s Woodwork. Participants will work from a custom design to create a side table OR telephone table (each course has a project focus, please choose a course with your desired project) for your home and gain confidence around woodworking techniques, tools and machinery – all which you can use to plan your next project solo. All materials for the table are included.

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