Welcome

We are passionate about woodwork for everyone. It’s both an ancient and very modern craft – endlessly fascinating, challenging and richly rewarding. Why not join our classes? Open to everyone – no experience necessary!

Our Space
A warm welcome awaits you in our well-equipped workshop, which is also our professional making space. There is a wide selection of quality hand tools, portable electric tools and larger machinery including a planer thicknesser, bandsaw, scroll saw. We always have a good selection of carefully chosen wood in stock – from which you can choose wood for your projects (with help of course). If not we can order in or give you advice. In between sessions your work is stored on site. For ideas and inspiration, we have a library of woodwork and related books and articles. There is a kitchen area, microwave and fridge with tea and decent coffee making facilities. We always stop for a coffee/tea break mid-session, giving a chance to catch up – and then we go again!

Making and commissions
We do take on a limited number of commissions and repairs. Please contact us or drop into the shop. Best to check someone is there before setting out!

Hugh’s story
Woodwork has been my lifelong passion. After working in formal and informal community education, I set up Woodworks in September 2016, working in my cellar and back garden. In February 2019 I took on a shop in the Leegate Shopping Centre, London SE12. From there I carried out commissions and repairs/modifications – to date I have completed over 300 commissioned pieces of work.

In September 2020 I set up Woodwork classes. These have grown rapidly and now account for a significant portion of the business. In October 2024 we moved to our current premises in Ladywell SE13. We took the opportunity to become a Community Interest Company (CIC). This social enterprise model enables us to deliver our Community Programme.

‘A wonderful experience! A great place for beginners or more advanced woodworkers. Great space with all the equipment needed. Hugh is lovely, very welcoming and very knowledgeable. He provides clear guidance and creates a great atmosphere overall, Highly recommended.’ 
– Oliver G

HG Woodworks CIC
299-301 High Street
Lewisham
London SE13 6NL

Tel. 07957 118403

‘Fantastic and invaluable… a practical workshop, a place to learn, make, and share (if you want to). Hugh is brilliant, welcoming and skilled. Making things is good for you. And if you think you can’t, you can.’ 
– Nina S