Introductory Woodworking

Projects to choose from:
The project made in this course is an A4 size Document Box.

Skills/Topics Covered:

  • Workshop induction and safety *
  • Marking out
  • Selecting and dressing timber
  • Safety and correct use of hand tools
  • Safety and correct use of power tools
    and machines
  • Maintenance and sharpening
  • Adhesives
  • Abrasives
  • Finishing techniques
Course Length:
6 Hours (2 x 3 hr sessions)

Dates Commencing:
August
Saturday 14th 9.00 - 12.00
Wednesday 18th 6.00 - 9.00pm
Monday 30th 6.00 - 9.00pm

September
Saturday 4th 9.00 - 12.00

October
Saturday 2nd 9.00 - 12.00
Monday 18th 6.00 - 9.00pm

November
Saturday 6th 9.00 - 12.00
Monday 15th 6.00 - 9.00pm

Basic Router Workshop

Skills/Topics Covered:
This informative hands on workshop covers everything from basic set up and safety, selection and use of router bits through to cutting mortice and tenon joints.

• You will require your own router for this course.

Course Length:
3 Hours

Dates Commencing:
August
Wednesday 25th 6.00 -9.00pm

September
Saturday 18th 9.00 - 12.00

October
Wednesday 20th 6.00 - 9.00pm

November
Saturday 20th 9.00 - 12.00

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Furniture Construction

Examples of possible projects include:
Coffee Table, Hall Table, Wine Rack, Bookshelf, Audio Visual Cabinet, Bedside Cabinet.

Skills/Topics Covered:

  • Workshop induction and safety *
  • Timber selection and layout
  • Machining timber & cutting to size
  • Planning, layout and cutting large sheets
  • Panel joining techniques
  • Frame construction parts and joints
  • Marking and cutting appropriate joints
  • Shaping legs, tapers, routing, band sawing
  • Widening boards, biscuits and festo domino
  • Gluing and clamping techniques
  • Routering edges and inlays
  • Attaching tops to tables and cabinets
  • Abrasives and finishing techniques
  • Fitting hardware
  • Basic tool maintenance
Course Length:
15 Hours (5x3 hour sessions)

Dates Commencing:
August
Tuesday 10th 6.00 - 9.00pm
Saturday 14th 12.30 - 3.30pm

September
Tuesday 14th 6.00 - 9.00pm
Saturday 18th 12.30 - 3.30pm

October
Tuesday 19th 6.00 - 9.00pm
Saturday 23rd 12.30 - 3.30pm


Table Making Course

Dates Commencing:
Please contact us for upcoming dates.


* A requirement for all new customers.