An absolute beginner’s introduction to woodwork. On this practical course your tutor will show you how to make various joints in wood using basic hand tools. We will provide all the tools you will need to learn the skills and produce joints of your own to include told sharpening, marking out, sawing, planing, chiselling and joint cutting You’ll learn how to sharpen your tools, how to select timber and practice some basic joinery.
If you are thinking about joining a short course we are always happy to discuss which course or series of courses are appropriate for you. Unless specified, you will not need to bring anything else with you. Sensible clothing/footwear is advised.
The first day the course starts at 0900.
After the first day all courses run to the normal workshop times of: 0830 to 1730
Course dates for our 2026 short courses will be up by July 2025
2 Day Course
The Boat Building Academy houses living accommodation for nine students. The accommodation is basic but comfortable and reasonably priced, enabling people to live and work on Monmouth Beach for the duration of their course.
Rooms are reserved on a ‘first come, first served’ basis as people book their place on a course. Should the accommodation be full, the Academy will, within reason, help people joining the longer course to find a suitable place to stay in Lyme Regis and the surrounding area.
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