Full Day Woodworking Experience | Saturday July 25th 2026

Learn to use hand tools and make a beautiful Hardwood Chopping Board.

A day away from screens. A day working with your hands. A day you'll remember.

Escape the noise of everyday life and spend a relaxing day in our traditional Cambridgeshire barn, learning the timeless craft of woodworking while creating your own beautiful hardwood Cambridge Chopping Board.

This is far more than a woodworking course.

It's an opportunity to slow down, focus on one task, rediscover the satisfaction of making something with your own hands and leave feeling refreshed, accomplished and proud of what you've created.

Many of our guests describe the experience as unexpectedly therapeutic. The sound of a hand plane gliding over timber, the rhythm of sawing, the smell of freshly worked wood and the quiet concentration all combine to create an experience that's as good for your wellbeing as it is for learning a new skill.

Whether you're looking to learn practical woodworking, escape the pressures of everyday life or simply enjoy a unique experience, this workshop is designed for you.

During Your Experience

By the end of the day, you'll have completed your own beautiful hardwood chopping board and developed confidence using traditional woodworking tools.

You'll learn how to:

• Safely and confidently use hand planes, saws, chisels and hand drills.
• Understand the essential woodworking tools every beginner should know.
• Plane, shape, sand and finish your chopping board.
• Use a bandsaw safely under supervision where appropriate.
• Apply a professional food-safe oil finish.

More Than a Woodworking Course

Many of our guests come for far more than the woodworking.

They come to:

• Switch off from phones, emails and constant notifications.
• Experience the satisfaction of creating something real.
• Learn a practical skill that lasts a lifetime.
• Enjoy a calm, focused day with like-minded people.
• Rediscover the pleasure of working with their hands.

You'll leave not only with a beautiful hardwood chopping board, but with new skills, greater confidence and the quiet satisfaction that comes from creating something yourself.

What's Included

• All timber and materials.
• Use of all tools and equipment.
• Tea, coffee and biscuits throughout the day.
• Your completed hardwood chopping board to take home.

Please bring a packed lunch.

Who Is This Workshop For?

Perfect for:

• Complete beginners.
• DIY enthusiasts wanting confidence with tools.
• Anyone looking for a mindful, hands-on day away from screens.
• Couples, friends or family members looking for a memorable experience.
• Anyone searching for an unusual and thoughtful gift.

No previous woodworking experience is required. Everything is taught step-by-step in a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment.

Location & Times

The Cambridge Woodwork School
Foxton, Cambridge

Time: 9.00am – 4.30pm

Level: Beginner

Maximum of seven participants.

Investment - £175 per person

ADD TO CART

The Cambridge Woodwork School - Part of Spooner Education

Helping People Become More.