Learning
‘Hugh was great, so insightful and helpful with my own project. Gave me instruction and help but also allowed me space to make my own mistakes and learn! It was a really good experience and one I would highly recommend!’
– James F
Open to everyone. You learn and work on your project at your own pace alongside friendly, like-minded people. No experience necessary, equally if you have experience that’s great too. We guide you throughout. If you are new to the programme you will start with a one-to-one, during which you will be shown around the workshop and the equipment, discuss your project and of course ask any questions. After this you can join the group classes.
The one-to-one classes are one hour long. Start here then continue into the group classes. At any stage you can book one-to-ones to cover specific new skills, advice on a project, or setting up a home workshop/toolkit.
The group classes are three hours, with a maximum of five people per session. There will always be a tutor available to advise, show you what to do, and to help. Minimum five sessions.
There is also a programme of social events and trips for inspiration and fun. The Awards evening takes place in July each year (it’s not that serious!)
More about Booking – this is done through our Bookwhen pages. NB Bookwhen’s Booker helpcentre is here.
There are two main booking options:
- Passes: for three, five and 10 sessions.
Details and prices here. - Memberships: two levels – Standard and Premium
Details and prices here.
‘I love the classes here! Hugh is a fantastic mentor and it’s great to meet other woodworkers and find out about their projects too.’
– Rosie H
Team Awaydays
We offer Woodworks Team Awaydays to companies and organisations. These are great for team building. Not only do you get a unique and different awayday but you are also supporting our Community Programme. Contact us to work out a programme that suits your team: eg make a Leonardo bridge, model racing cars or work individually on projects – such as chopping boards, or simple boxes. Refreshments are provided and lunch/evening refreshments are available from local cafes and pubs. Hugh is a skilled teacher, facilitator and trainer and we can tailor a great, well-paced and fun programme for you.
Private Groups
We offer bespoke one-off group classes half day or whole day. This could be for a group of friends or family wanting to try something new, You could come in for two hours of making chopping boards or similar. Lunch/evening refreshments available from local cafes and pubs. These events are popular and work well. (Sorry 16 and over only.)
‘If you like to learn new skills, I can highly recommend signing up for a Woodwork class. I truly enjoyed my experience!’
– Miran G
‘Hugh was great, so insightful and helpful with my own project. Gave me instruction and help but also allowed me space to make my own mistakes and learn! It was a really good experience and one I would highly recommend!’
– James F
‘Woodworks is a fantastically supportive and friendly place to learn, experiment and create. Hugh’s coaching approach and the ‘hive mind’ of the workshop make it a great place to try things out and develop skills. Starting as a complete ‘non-woodworker’ I’ve been able to build confidence and complete a mixture of projects for my home and for family and friends. I can’t get enough of it and would recommend it to anyone!’
– Matthew W
