Three-Day Site Carpentry Workshop | Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 September 2026

Learn the practical carpentry skills used every day on a building site.

Three days. Real tools. Real construction. Practical skills you can actually use.

This intensive three-day workshop is designed for anyone wanting to learn the fundamental skills of site carpentry in a realistic, hands-on environment.

Rather than making a small item to take home, you'll learn by constructing a full timber stud partition incorporating a door opening.

You'll set out and build the timber frame, form the opening, make and fit the door lining, hang a door, fit a lock, install architraves and skirting and clad the partition with plasterboard.

In other words, you'll experience the sequence of work a carpenter encounters on an actual construction project.

With a maximum of only three participants, this is a highly practical course with substantial individual tuition and plenty of time using the tools yourself.

During Your Experience

Over the three days you'll learn how to:

• Understand basic setting-out principles.
• Measure, mark and cut construction timber accurately.
• Select and safely use appropriate hand and power tools.
• Construct a timber stud partition.
• Form a structural opening for a door.
• Make and install a door lining/frame.
• Hang and adjust an internal door.
• Fit hinges and door furniture.
• Install a lock or latch.
• Cut and fit architraves.
• Cut and fit skirting boards.
• Measure, cut and install plasterboard.
• Understand the correct sequence of first and second-fix carpentry operations.

The emphasis throughout is on practical ability, not classroom theory.

Learn Skills You Can Actually Use

This workshop is designed to bridge the gap between watching somebody do carpentry and actually being able to tackle it yourself.

You'll learn not just what to do, but why it's done in a particular sequence.

By working through a realistic construction exercise, you'll develop an understanding of accuracy, tolerances, setting out, tool selection and problem solving – all essential skills for competent site carpentry.

What's Included

• All timber and construction materials.
• Door, ironmongery and associated materials.
• Plasterboard and finishing materials required for the exercise.
• Use of all tools and equipment.
• Full tuition and supervision.
• Tea, coffee and biscuits throughout each day.

Please bring a packed lunch each day.

Who Is This Workshop For?

Ideal for:

• Complete beginners considering a career in carpentry.
• Apprentices or trainees wanting additional practical experience.
• Construction companies wanting to develop junior employees.
• Property developers and landlords wanting greater practical knowledge.
• DIY enthusiasts wanting to undertake more substantial projects confidently.
• Anyone considering a career change into the construction industry.

No previous carpentry experience is required.

Because this is an intensive practical workshop, numbers are deliberately limited.

Location & Times

The Cambridge Woodwork School
Foxton, Cambridge

Duration: Three days – Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Time: 9.00am – 4.30pm each day
Level: Beginner
Maximum: Three participants
Minimum: Three participants

Because of the materials and workshop setup required, this course runs with three participants.

If the required number is not reached, we will contact you to offer either a full refund or transfer to the next available course.

Investment – £895 per person (£585 + £250 materials).