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Woodworking Courses

We have woodworking courses to suit all abilities from beginners to advanced.  Beginners and Intermediate courses are limited to 6 woodworkers.  This gives the opportunity to provide individual support and guidance to the woodworker.


In the beginners course, we will explore the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to embark on your woodworking journey. Whether you're a complete novice or have some experience, this course will provide a solid foundation for your woodworking endeavours.


Woodworking is a craft that combines creativity, precision, and craftsmanship. It allows you to transform raw pieces of wood into beautiful and functional objects. Throughout this course, we will cover various aspects of woodworking, including basic tools and their uses, wood selection, measuring and marking, joinery techniques.


You will learn essential woodworking techniques such as cutting, shaping, drilling, sanding, and assembling. We will also delve into different types of joinery, to help you create strong and aesthetically pleasing connections between pieces of wood.


Safety will be a top priority throughout the course. We will emphasise the proper use of tools, personal protective equipment, and safe working practices to ensure a secure and enjoyable woodworking experience.


In the intermediate course we will make a stool, this project will give you the knowledge on what is involved to make a piece of furniture.


By the end of the beginners and intermediate woodworking course, you will have gained the confidence and skills to undertake your own woodworking projects. You will be equipped with the knowledge of essential techniques, tool usage, and safety practices.


In the furniture making course, we will refresh ourselves with some of the skills will learnt on the beginners and intermediate course as this is a prerequisite to this course.  The course will require you to come with a project in mind to do.  This project needs to be small in scale, e.g. coffee table.


So let's get started on this exciting woodworking journey together. Get ready to unleash your creativity, develop your craftsmanship, and discover the joy of working with wood!


Take a look below for the upcoming courses.

Beginner's

You will learn essential woodworking techniques such as cutting, shaping, drilling, sanding, and assembling.  We will also delve into different types of joinery, to help you create strong and aesthetically pleasing connections between pieces of wood.

Intermediate

Taking the skills learnt in the beginner's course we will construct a stool, giving you the knowledge on what is involved in making a piece of furniture.

Furniture Making

This course will allow you to design, construct and finish an item of furniture of your choice.  You will gain skills involved in creating a cutting list from a simple sketch design and making it into a item of furniture.

 Upcoming Dates

The beginner's course is every Saturday or weekday evenings, please check time and dates.


The intermediate course is every Saturday or weekday evenings, please check dates and times.


The furniture making 10 week course is every Monday evening and every Saturday, please check dates and times.

Beginner's Course dates


Feb 22 - 28 Mar (every Thur 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm) FULL

Feb 24 - 23 Mar (every Sat 9.30 am - 12.30 pm) FULL

Feb 27 - 2 Apr (every Tue 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm) FULL

Apr 4 - 9 May (every Thur 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm) 1 spaces remaining

Apr 6 - 4 May (every Sat 9.30 am - 12.30 pm) 2 spaces remaining


Intermediate Course dates


Feb 24 - 23 Mar (every Sat 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm)

Apr 6 - 4 May (every Sat 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm) 3 spaces remaining

Apr 16 - 21 May (every Tue 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm)


Furniture Making Course dates


May 13 - 29 Jul (every Mon 6.30 pm - 9 pm) *NEW DATES*

Cost

The beginner's courses are £295.00.  All materials are included in this cost.


The intermediate courses are £225.00.  All materials are included in this cost.


The furniture making courses are £595.00.  All materials are included in this cost except project material.

Payments can be made by credit card or bank transfer.


A surcharge of 3% is added when making payment by credit card.


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Common Questions

See some common questions and answers below, or call us at 07765 868214. 

  • I have never done woodwork, can I attend?

    Yes, this course is aimed for beginners and enthusiasts alike.


    The course is demanding physically and mentally as there is a great deal of content.

  • What clothing is required?

    Comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty.  

    Safety glasses and dust masks are provided.


    • No open toe footwear.
    • No shorts.
    • No loose-sleeved clothing.
    • Long hair should be tied back.
  • Is there parking?

    Yes there is plenty of free parking close to the workshop.

  • How can I pay?

    Payment can be made by credit card or a bank transfer.

  • What should I bring?

    For the day course it is advisable to bring lunch as there is a 30 min lunch break.


    A bottle of water as it is thirsty work!


    Eye Glasses because we work to fine marking lines!


    A sharp pencil is recommended.

  • I have specific need, can I attend?

    If you have any personal needs or special requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can help by using the contact us page.

  • How old do you have to be to attend the course?

    The course is designed for adults and each student must be 18 years old on the date of the chosen class.

  • What tools do I need?

    We supply all the tools and PPE you need throughout course.

  • What will we learn?

    The course is designed for beginners.  We will start by learning how to use tools safely, making woodworking joints using the hand tools, on some courses there will be multiple projects to make.

  • Where is it?

    The course takes place at Cheney School, Oxford.

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