Introduction to Woodwork Skills

Learn how to work with wood, including making a variety of joints. You will be given instruction in the use and care of hand tools, and at the end of the course will have completed a small wooden object. This course is ideal for beginners.

Beginners will learn basic techniques during a set project in the first weeks, followed by further skills appropriate to your own designs.

You will receive individual feedback and discussion about your work during each session. There is no formal assessment on this course.

A practical workshop based course with group and individual demonstrations of a variety of techniques. You will work on your own designs at a pace appropriate to your skill level and experience with individual tutor guidance.

You will learn the basic woodworking skills and gradually build up practical knowledge and confidence through workshop practice.

There are no formal entry requirements - all you need is enthusiasm for working with wood!

Re-enrol for further terms of this course to gain more experience, or you might want to progress to the Developing Woodwork Skills course to develop your skills further.