We offer six one-week courses
- The very popular Introduction to Handtools & Furniture Making otherwise known as our ‘Taster Week’ at £850.00 which runs several times a year and offers insight into the studio and teaching facilities, our fully equipped, high-tech machine room and the tutors. This course is very popular and books fast.
Dates throughout the year – see here. - We also have a Stool Making Week at £850.00 specifically designed so that you can delve into the world of using workshop machines to create precision and efficiency in your future projects.
Next date: 8th – 12th March 2027. - New for 2026 – Marc Fish’s Making Sculptural Lamp Workshop. In this fun and informative workshop, students learn to transform thin veneers into flowing, three-dimensional forms that balance structure with delicacy. £995.00.
Next date: 7th – 11th December 2026. - Learning to Design – with internationally recognised designer and maker Marc Fish. This will take students through Marc’s approach to designing original furniture and sculptural work. Students will learn a design process that can be applied to their own projects. £850.00
Next dates: 26th – 30th October 2026 & 21st – 25th June 2027. - Theo Cook’s make a special items box. Theo has many years experience in fine furniture making and teaching. His work is award winning across many years. £850.00.
Next date: 23rd – 27th November 2026. - A brand new 6 day course with master-maker Theo Cook teaching his world-famous Japanese dovetail joint on a table or bench. Theo has collected a huge following on social media for his stunning Japanese dovetails. £1000.00 – £1150.00.
Next date: 12th – 17th April 2027.
Find out more:
Introduction to Handtools & Furniture Making
Next date: Nov. 2026. An introduction to hand tools and furniture making, our One Week Taster course is an ideal try before you buy into a longer course. No previous experience is required, just plenty of enthusiasm. These courses book fast! 5 students per class maximum.
Design: Learning how to design – from inspiration to the final selection of an idea
Next date: 21st – 25th June 2027. 5-day Design Course – with internationally recognised designer and maker Marc Fish. This will take students through Marc's approach to designing original furniture and sculptural work.
Wooden Box Making – One Week Course
Next course: 23rd – 27th Nov. 2026. Spend a week on our hands-on course designing and making your own handcrafted wooden box while developing essential woodworking skills in a friendly, professional workshop environment.
Veneer Transformed: The Art of Sculptural Lamination
Next Course: 7th-11th Dec. 2026. In this fun and informative workshop, students learn to transform thin veneers into flowing, three-dimensional forms that balance structure with delicacy. Cost: £995.00
Japanese Dovetail Console Table or Bench with Theo Cook
Next Date: 12th – 17th April 2027. During this six day course, you’ll explore the intricacies of the Japanese dovetail joint, learning how this beautiful and highly refined piece of joinery is designed, constructed, and executed by hand. You’ll be guided by Theo Cook, who has spent many years developing …
Wooden Stool Making Course
Next date: Early 2027 TBC. If you're looking to expand your machine woodworking skills, our 5-day hands-on wooden stool making course is for you. £850.
