COURSES

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Introduction to Woodworking Experience – Chopping Board – 1 Day Course

Learn about wood and make a Cambridge Chopping board to take home. 


Saturday 13th June 2026 (Inaugural Workshop) 9am – 4.30pm

Level - Beginner


Have you ever wondered what it would be like to use hand tools such as the plan, saw and chisel like a craftsperson. Come join us for this hands-on one-day workshop and experience the joy of making your own hard wood Cambridge Chopping Board.

This course is designed to take you from little or no experience to confident and capable with hand tools.


You will learn:

  • How to use hand tools such as planes, saws and chisels properly. Including a bandsaw. 
  • The essential woodworking tools and their safe use.
  • Drilling, planning and sanding your chopping board.
  • Finishing using food-grade wood oil. 


All materials are included, along with refreshments and, of course, your take-home chopping board.


Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

  • Beginners wanting confidence with tools.
  • Those wanting a day working with their hands and learning a practical skill.
  • Anyone wanting a calm, hands-on introduction to woodwork.
  • Those looking for a very useful gift experience for themselves, family or friends.


No prior experience is required. Please bring a packed lunch with you. We have tea, coffee and biscuits. 


Held at our barn in Foxton, Cambridge. Maximum six participants.


£195 per person (Inaugural two workshops - price £25)



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Introduction to Woodworking Experience – Shelf - 1 Day Course

Learn about wood and make a Soft Wood Shelf with Corbelled Wooden Brackets to take home.


Saturday 4th July 2026 (Inaugural Workshop)

9am – 4.30pm

Level - Beginner


Have you ever wondered what it would be like to use hand tools such as a wood plan, saw and chisel like a craftsperson. Come join us for this hand-on one-day workshop and experience the joy of making your own Soft Wood Shelf with Corbelled Wooden Brackets.

This course is designed to take you from little or no experience to confident and capable with hand tools.


You will learn:

  • How to use hand tools such as planes, saws and drills properly. Including a bandsaw.
  • The essential woodworking tools and their safe use.
  • Drilling, planning and sanding your shelf.

All materials are included, along with refreshments and of course your take-home shelf.


Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

  • Beginners wanting confidence with tools.
  • Those wanting a day working with their hands and learning a practical skill.
  • Anyone wanting a calm, hands-on introduction woodwork.
  • Those looking for a very useful gift experience for themselves, family or friends.

No prior experience is required. Please bring a packed lunch with you. We have tea, coffee and biscuits.

Held at our barn in Foxton, Cambridge. Maximum six participants.


£195 per person (Inaugural two workshops - price £25)



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Introduction to Woodworking Experience

DIY Skills -  1 Day Course

Saturday (Course dates to follow - please express interest by emailing us)

9am – 4.30pm

Level - Beginner


Would you like to have DIY skills for home projects? If so, we have a relaxed one-day workshop for complete beginners and homeowners just like you.


This course is designed to take you from little or no experience to confident, capable, practical DIY around the home.


You will learn:

  • How to use hand tools such as planes, saws and drills properly. Including hands-on practice.
  • The essential tools required and their safe use.
  • Fixing securely into different wall types.
  • Hanging shelves and household fittings properly.

All materials are included, along with refreshments and a small take-home project.


Who is this course for?


This course is ideal for:

  • Beginners wanting confidence with tools.
  • Homeowners looking to develop practical skills.
  • Anyone wanting a calm, hands-on introduction to DIY and woodwork.
  • Those looking for a very useful life-skill.
  • Those wanting a gift experience for family or friends.


No prior experience is required. Please bring a packed lunch with you. We have tea, coffee and biscuits.

Held at our barn in Foxton, Cambridge.

Maximum six participants.


£225 per person


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Introduction to Woodworking Experience – Tote Box -2 Days

Saturday (Course dates to follow - please express interest by emailing us)

9am – 4.30pm

Level - Beginner


Build a Tool Tote Box or Garden Tote using traditional woodworking techniques.


This two-day course is a perfect introduction to working with wood. Combining practical skills with informative teaching and the satisfaction of creating a finished piece to take home. During the day you will be taught to safely use various woodworking machines and hand tools. 

You will learn:

  • Accurate measuring and marking out.
  • Cutting and assembling traditional joints.
  • Glueing, clamping, and safe workshop practice.
  • Sanding, finishing, and detailing


You will leave with a completed piece of furniture and genuine confidence working with timber and tools.

 

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

  • Beginners wanting confidence with tools.
  • Homeowners looking to develop practical skills.
  • Anyone wanting a calm, hands-on introduction to woodwork.
  • Those looking for a very useful life-skill.
  • Those wanting a gift experience for family or friends.


No prior experience is required. Please bring a packed lunch with you. We have tea, coffee and biscuits. 

Maximum six participants.


£425 per person



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Furniture Foundation Course – 5 days

Saturday (Course dates to follow - please express interest by emailing us)

9am – 4.30 pm

Level – Those who have completed our 1- or 2-day experiences. 


This is an immersive week in the workshop for those wanting to develop deeper furniture-making skills.


Over five days, you will have the flexibility to design and build a solid timber side table or stool - guided through each stage of the process with structured, hands-on instruction.


This course focuses on understanding the material as much as the method — building both skill in using hand tools and all the common woodworking machines.


This course will leave you ready to set-up your own shop and go make something beautiful for you, your family or friends.

This course covers:

  • Design
  • Timber selection and preparation
  • Safe and correct use of workshop machinery and power tools
  • Recap on hand tool use.
  • Traditional joinery techniques
  • Accurate fitting and alignment
  • Assembly and gluing.
  • Surface preparation and finishing.

With a maximum of six participants, the course allows for proper supervision, guidance and individual attention throughout the week.


Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

  • No prior experience required.
  • Participants who have completed our 1- or 2-day woodworking or DIY experiences.
  • Individuals interested in a more in-depth learning experience.
  • Anyone serious about developing woodwork as a hobby and making furniture.

All tools and materials are provided.


£1,250 per person