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.
Wood Finishing Weekend Class
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 epitome of high-level work. Cost: £350.
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 Makers Company. Cost: £195.
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: Dickie Baugh.
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 for combining sculptural work with fine cabinet making.
Cost: £350. Tutor: Marc Fish.
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.
Cost £150.
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 museums, private residences and commercial premises.
Cost: £240 – 1 day.
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 learn from the professionals! Cost: £350. Tutor: Marc Fish.