Woodworking Courses

We offer woodworking courses for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Beginner and intermediate classes are limited to six participants, ensuring personalised guidance and support.

Beginners Course

Learn the essential skills and knowledge to start your woodworking journey. Perfect for complete novices or those with some experience, this course covers:

Basic tools and their uses
Measuring and marking
Joinery techniques and essential skills like cutting, shaping, sanding, and assembling
Construct a mallet to take home along with your course work

Safety is a priority, with a focus on proper tool use and safe working practices. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation to begin your own woodworking projects.

Intermediate Course

In this course, you’ll build a stool, gaining hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of what goes into crafting furniture.

Furniture Making Course

This advanced course builds on skills learned in the beginner and intermediate classes (prerequisites). Bring a small project idea, such as a coffee table, and we’ll guide you through turning your vision into a finished piece.

Dovetail Box Making Course

Our new Dovetail Making Course is designed for woodworkers who want to master one of the most essential and elegant woodworking techniques – the dovetail joint.

Whether you’re building fine furniture or small keepsake boxes, dovetail joints are a hallmark of quality craftsmanship.

At the end of the course you will take away a keepsake box.

Woodworking Club

Join us at our Woodworking Club — a hands-on workshop designed for woodworking enthusiasts of all skill levels. This shared class offers a space for you to come and create your woodworking project.

Join Us

Whether you're just starting or looking to advance your skills, we’ll help you unleash your creativity and develop your craftsmanship. Check out our upcoming courses and start your woodworking journey today!

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.

The dovetail box making courses are £245.00. All materials are included in this cost.

Payments can be made by credit card or bank transfer.

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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.