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About our hand tool woodwork courses
We offer a range of hand tool woodworking courses from our workshop in Weardale in the North East of England. We aim to teach people the skills and techniques needed to make simple furniture or that will help you to tackle your own DIY projects around the home. Our woodworking courses are suitable for anyone regardless of previous experience and we cater for a range of skill levels.
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We know it can feel daunting tackling any woodworking project – whether its understanding where to start or what tools you need to buy, or or even how to implement your basic skills to buy wood plan and make your own furniture can feel a little intimidating. Which is why we had designed a series of woodworking courses for the beginner or enthusiast where we go through not only how to use key woodworking hand tools but how to source, choose and work with a variety of timber species.
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Where to start
Our introductory Beginner woodworking courses give you the skills foundation in hand tool woodworking needed to give you the confidence to take on more projects around the home.
Every woodworker started where you are, but by taking your first step you will benefit from in depth tuition from an experienced cabinet maker which is why our courses have been awarded a Gold certificate for 5 star reviews by CraftCourses.com
Booking is simple, if you are an absolute beginner or aren't confident in the basics of hand tool woodworking click the Book a Course/Shop menu and you can chose either our 1 or 2 day beginners course, simply select your prefered date and book.
Project Course
Our Project course is the perfect follow on to our beginner woodworking course. It allows you to plan and make your own piece of furniture with our guidance and tutelage.
If you have completed one of our beginner courses or think you have a basic understanding of how to accurately use hand tools and understand the fundamentals of working with wood, you can build your own course around a project you want to undertake. Get in touch by clicking the button below to find out more.
Build your own ANH Artisan Workbench
£365 (includes materials)
If you have attended one of our courses, you may well have used one of our hand made pine workbenches. Made using simple joinery techniques and standard timber sizes, this small but mighty workbench is not only a invaluble addition to your own workshop it's also an excellent making experience. Ideal for anyone who has completed on of our beginner hand tool woodwoking courses, this course offers one to one tuition while you make a workbench over 2 consecutive days. All materials are provided all you need to buy is a suitable vice to add to your bench which you can do at a later date.
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To find out more and to book your workbench course, click the find out more button below and select "Worbench Course" in the contact form menu and will be in touch to book dates.