Passing on the knowledge
Mike is a patient and inspiring teacher and enjoys passing on his knowledge and skills to others. We are located about an hour north of Aberdeen where we offer a series of three weekend courses in our beautiful rural surroundings for either individuals or small groups. These are very practical and are all based on a project which teaches a range of skills and at the end of the course you will have a completed piece to take away with you.
Students get their own bench, tools and materials for the course project are there is a maximum of 3 people on each course which means you will get plenty of individual attention. We also provide you with a light lunch on both days along with tea, coffee and Jane’s superb home made cake!
PROGRAMME
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The beginners course will introduce basic joints and use of the tools by working through a project to build a child’s stool. We’ll also talk about characteristics of wood and give advice on which tools to get you started in setting up your own workshop at home. Cost: £295
The intermediate course will cover carcass-building techniques and some basic cabinetry work needed to make a small spice rack. We’ll also take a closer look at some of the workshop equipment including how to operate it safely. Cost: £295
The progressive course introduces more advanced skills through our project-based teaching technique. On this course students will make a tea tray featuring dovetailed corners. Cost: £295
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Tool sharpening course. On this one-day course, you will learn practical skills to apply the correct bevel angles to a plane iron and a chisel and hone them to give you fine cuts and shavings with minimum effort. You will also make a dedicated sharpening board and strop which will be yours to take away with you to use at home. Cost: £175
BOOKING
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Progressive: 6 – 7 July 2024 * fully booked *
Beginners: 31 Aug – 1 Sep 2024 * fully booked *
Intermediate: 28 – 29 September 2024 * fully booked *
Tool sharpening day: 2 November 2024 * 3 places left *
Progressive: 16 – 17 November 2024 * 1 place left *
More dates to follow…