Courses &
workshops

Then come join our new woodworking week-long workshop! Specially tailored for those who have completed any introductory EOW woodworking course, or those with prior woodworking experience – this week-long workshop will see you sharpen your design and woodworking skills working alongside designer/maker James, of Birbeck’s Woodwork.

Participants will work from a custom design to create a small table all while gaining confidence in workshop machinery and tools, and the ability to plan future projects solo.

In the first 4 weeks of the course, you will get a get an introduction to MIG welding theory and practice as they learn typical welding cutting and joining techniques as they construct the steal frame of their stool.

In the final 2 weeks, you will learn about cutting, planing, and crafting a wooden seat to complete you project. Working with experienced makers and furniture designers, Gavin of Models and Props and James of Birbeck’s Woodwork, participants will gain confidence with wood and metal tool and machine use, and learn about the design potential of mixing mediums. All materials for the stool are included.

Join Jen of Happy Retro Furniture for a full day workshop where you learn how to choose the right pieces for upcycling, preparing your furniture for painting, designing, and functional finishing methods. Experiment with colours and pattern, while creating your own unique design and walk away with a new small vintage table. No previous experience of furniture painting is necessary. All materials are provided.

Lots of practical training using the MIG welding process, with overview of alternative systems such as TIG, Stick (arc) welding and Gas welding. The course takes you through various welding techniques, from preparation, though cutting, angle grinder use, safety to giving you the basic skills to be flexible and competent in building welded structures, whether artistic and decorative or repair based projects.

This course is designed to be an introduction to woodworking for those that have always wanted to give it a try, and not had the time or space. Participants will get an introduction to using woodworking tools, carpentry techniques and gain skills and confidence in a workshop setting.

Rather than buying a plastic/metal dryer make your own that will last a lifetime in timber. A simple, elegant design with curved feet and a removable top drying section for extra family members towels. Learn with fine furniture maker, Anna of Aln Furniture. Participants will learn basic furniture design, tool, and machine use, and traditional/modern woodworking skills. At the end of the course, Anna is on hand to offer advice on your next project so that you can keep making even after the course has finished.

Designed for beginners, this course takes you through the first steps of furniture design and construction while working with designer/maker James of Birbeck’s Woodwork. Participants will work from a custom design to create multifunctional piece of furniture that can be used as an indoor/outdoor table or stool for your home while you gain confidence around woodworking techniques, tools and machinery – all which you can use to plan your next project solo. All materials for the table are included.