FAQs

Do I need to have woodworking experience?
No! Our classes are open to everyone, from beginners to advanced. Every class has a tutor who is there to help you – from choosing the right wood, design, to teaching you woodwork techniques and  how to safely use tools and equipment including power tools.

What type of classes are available?
Many people are in our Woodworks General Classes – our project-based classes. This programme always starts with a one-to one, after this up to 6 classes are available each week and each session is three hours with a break.

Day Courses and Short Courses, include Core Woodwork Skills (Day / Short Course), Introduction to Letter Carving (Day Course) and Carving General Classes (Short Course). These are open to book first come first served. These may be more suitable if you aren’t ready commit to a large project or regular attendance.

Do I have to do a one-to one session?
You do not need to do an introductory one-to-one session for Day Courses and Short Courses.

If you want to join Woodworks General Classes, Classes, then an introductory one-hour one-to-one session is mandatory before booking. You will be shown around the workshop, the tools and materials that are available. We will agree your project idea and, if there is time, outline a plan for it too.

What is provided in sessions?
All specialist equipment is provided including PPE. You have access to a large range of hand tools, power tools and machinery, as well as fixings and finishing materials. You are also welcome to source your own wood, but please double check in advance.

For Woodworks General Classes, we have a stock of quality wood available for purchase for your project.

All materials and equipment are provided for day courses and short courses.

How often do I have to attend?
To manage storage space and workflow, we need regular attendance at Woodworks General Classes. This is a minimum of three-to-four times a month. The reality is that often projects take longer than we all think, so be prepared to complete the initial one-to one and at least five classes.

Day Courses and Short Courses have fixed dates.

How much does it cost?
Day Courses and Short Courses are individually priced.
Woodworks General Classes are as follows:

•  Woodworks General Classes are as follows:
  One-to one: Introductory one-to one’s to General Classes are discounted to £50. After the session you will receive a discount code for 10% off your first 5 or 10 session pass. One-to-ones are normally £90 per hour.
• Passes: for three sessions: £215, five sessions £320 and 10 sessions £560.
• Memberships: two levels – Standard £165 pcm and Premium £265 pcm, minimum three month membership.

Wood is not included in these prices. Tea, coffee and biscuits are!

What’s the Booking platform you use. Is there support?
This is done through our Bookwhen pages. Bookwhen’s Booker Helpcentre is here. NB Bookwhen’s Booker helpcentre is here. It is well worth setting up an account, this will enable you to check expiry dates on passes, how many sessions you have left on a pass. You can also save the booking landing page to your mobile phone which speeds up booking. Of course, if you are still stuck reach out to us and we will be happy to help!

Is there parking?
There are secure bike shackles and free on-site car parking. You need to register your car within 10 minutes of arrival. More travel details here.

I’m interested! What do I do next?
Day Courses and Short Courses: Click on this link and see a course you would like to join and book. Please note T+C’s when booking. Book here.

Woodworks General Programme. Please check Courses page for updates re waiting list and availability. 

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