beginner class

Learn woodwork by making your own serving platter from start to finish. This five hour workshop will guide you through the process from a 'blank' of the finest quality solid hardwood.

• All abilities welcome

• All equipment, tools and timber supplied

Description:
This beginners woodworking class is designed to give you some basic skills of fine woodworking; you will be guided through the process from a ‘blank’ of solid hardwood - right through to the final product! You will be shown how to use a variety of tools correctly/safely; and learn many different woodworking techniques, including:

•  An electric router; and a bandsaw to cut a curve

• The shaping of a Japanese nail (and drilling to fit)

• Hand planing with a variety of finely tuned planes

• Hand finishing with a coat of grapeseed oil

Dates: Saturday 17 or 31 July 2021 (9am to 3pm) max 4 students