The Furniture School runs a popular programme of 2-to-5-day short courses for everyone – Whether you’re a complete beginner, want to hone a particular skill or spend time by the sea learning something new. You can also build a more extensive training programme by joining a series of short courses
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An absolute beginner’s introduction to hand tools and materials used by woodworkers.
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Make basic joints including mitres, halvings, and mortise & tenons. An intensive course for novices as well as those with a little experience.
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Learn the setting out and cutting of handmade dovetails.
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Try you hand at woodworking in an inclusive and relaxed environment, led by boat builder Amy Stringfellow.
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Get into woodwork or expand your skills with this three day course that takes you through the construction of a wooden trug with a steam bent oak handle. You will discover the pleasure of working wood with hand tools and learn an array of techniques from sharpening and using hand tools to steam bending and copper riveting.
Learn MoreMake basic joints including mitres, halvings, and mortise & tenons. An intensive course for novices as well as those with a little experience.
Learn MoreGet into woodwork or expand your skills with this three day course that takes you through the construction of a wooden trug with a steam bent oak handle. You will discover the pleasure of working wood with hand tools and learn an array of techniques from sharpening and using hand tools to steam bending and copper riveting.
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An introduction to the safe use of routers, direction of cut, holding the workpiece, PPE and dust control. Different methods of working with a router, guided handheld, free-hand, and table mounted. .
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Hand cut dovetail joints are often seen as a sign of quality in a piece of furniture; on this course you will spend two days learning the skills required to cut your own accurate dovetail joints.
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Learn the basic principles of green woodwork including cleaving and conversion of an ash log, as well as steam bending, drying, and construction.
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Make simple motifs before progressing tomore complex designs. You will also learn parquetry, shading, and finishing techniques.
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Learn how to restore and repair antique furniture, reviving original patination and finishes.
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