Our courses are perfect for you if you..
Have never used woodworking tools before
Our courses offer you the chance to have a go with a basic set of hand tools - a saw, chisel and hand plane - as well as more specialised woodworking tools.
You will learn how to safely and accurately use each tool as well as tips and tricks to help you improve each time you start woodworking.
Are ready to build something real not just watch people on Youtube!
Watching people woodworking is great to inspire you and give you confience in the tools and techniques woodworkers use and I use how to videos as part of some of my courses. But nothing beats hands on tuition which is why every course I offer involves coming to the workshop and having a go which can help everything from perfecting the correct stance for sawing by hand to understanding the feedback a handplane gives as you use it.
Want to discover the modern use of the ancient skill woodworking
Woodworking has been around for millennia, but that doesnt mean it is old fashioned.
Modern hnad tool woodworking is a quick, efficent and cost effective way for home woodworkers to create beautiful pieces for your self, for your home and for your loved ones. You dont need every tool under the sun and you definately dont need a huge workshop. You just need the skills and knowledge people have passed down for countless generations.
What you'll learn
When you learn modern hand tool woodworking you discover the speed and accuracy you can achieve with a simple set of tools.
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Learn to saw, plane and chisel with confidence
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Measure and mark with accuracy
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Build your first piece of furniture
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Course start from just £130 per person
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Limited spaces per course so you get the most out of your experience (spaces fill up fast!)
Book your place now
Start you hand tyool woodworking journey here and book your place at one of our beginner and intermediate courses held at our stunning workshop in the hear of County Durham.
ABOUT ANH ARTISAN
ANH Artisan is a woodworking business based in North East England dedicated to creating handcrafted furniture and household objects using traditional hand tools. With over 18 years of experience as a woodworker, designer and maker, ANH Artisan has been based here in the heart of Weardale in County Durham for the past 10 years.
As a furniture maker I have worked with private clients up and down the country creating unique bespoke pieces of furniture by hand. I have also exhibited work as part of design exhibitions in the BALTIC centre for contemporary, the Shipley Art Gallery in Gateshead and the Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle. I am a member of Heritage Crafts and have been awarded a gold award certificate from CraftCourses.com
My passion for woodworking has led me to offer beginner and intermediate hand tool woodworking courses, where enthusiasts can learn the art of woodworking here in the workshop in the beautiful wildlife site Harehope Quarry near Frosterley, County Durham. I take pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail, ensuring that each piece I make tells a story of dedication and artistry and is truly as unique as the raw material I use. If you would like to discover your own passion for making, click the link below to book a course.
1 / Do I need my own tools?
No, all tools and materials are provided as part of the course. All tools will have been tuned and sharpened ready for you to use. All you need to bring is a packed lunch!
2 / I've never done any woodworking before, is this course suitable for me?
Absolutely! My beginners courses are designed to for anyone from complete beginners to those who may have had some woodworking experiece. There are a maximum of 5 participants for each course to ensure each participant gets the time and attention they need to develop your skills in your own time and at your own pace.
3 / What should I wear and bring with me.
Hand tool woodworking is physical activity so you need to wear clothes that you can move around in with comfort. I would also recommend wearing older clothes. If youhave overals or a work apron that is ideal. You will need sturdy footwear to work in to avoid any injury (no open toed sandles!). I would also dressing for the weather - it can get quite cold here in Weardale in the winter!
4 / Where can I stay nearby?
There are a number of hotels and B&Bs near to Frosterley. The workshop is located at Harehope Quarry which have their own holiday cottage that is available to rent via Airbnb (Search for Alder Cottage, Frosterley or follow the links via the Harehope Quarry website). Alternatively there is accommodation in Frosterely as well our neighbouring villages of Stanhope, Wolsingham, Eastgate and Westgate all of which are within a 10 minute drive of the workshop.