For anyone looking for an introduction to woodworking, we run several 1-week courses throughout the year. These short courses are run over a five-day period, Monday to Friday and provide an introduction to a whole range of woodworking skills and techniques.
Our 1-Week Courses
Introductory Course
This is a 5-day course designed to give you an introduction to woodworking. You will make a hardwood box, an upholstered stool and you will have the chance to turn a bowl on the lathe
You will learn how to make:
- A hardwood box with a wooden hinge
- A small wooden upholstered stool
- A turned bowl on the lathe
- An introduction to finishing
Dates
We are pleased to announce our Introductory Course dates for 2023.
- 27-31 March 2023 – Fully booked
- 26-30 June 2023 – Fully booked
- 17-21 July 2023
- 31 July – 4 August 2023 – Fully booked
- 4-8 September 2023
Fees
The fee for each short course is £850, with a £200 non-refundable deposit payable to secure your place, with the balance payable one month before the start of the course.
If your desired course is full, you can join our introductory course waiting list. Simply get in touch and we will email you if a place becomes free.
Upholstery Course
Our one-week upholstery course is taught by Victoria Meacham, an experienced teacher and a member of the Association of Master Upholsters and Soft Furnishers.
She runs VM Furnishing, an upholstery business which combines teaching upholstery and furniture upcycling, with domestic and contract upholstery and furniture design projects, working with interior designers and the public.
Victoria has taught upholstery to private individuals and in group workshops, including working for Edinburgh City Council’s adult education program.
The course covers the basics of traditional and modern upholstery from horsehair to foam, and all tools and sundries will be supplied.
Dates
Our upholstery course dates for 2023 are:
- 7 – 11 August 2023
Fees
The fee for each short course is £650, with a £200 non-refundable deposit payable to secure your place, the remaining fee is then payable one month before the start of the course. This covers your tuition and materials.
Special offer: If also booking the restoration course the week after (14th – 18th August 2023), we will offer students a discount of £100 off course fees.
Restoration Course
The restoration course is led by the School’s resident restoration specialist, Clare Charleston who has more than 25 years of experience in restoring antique furniture to its former glory.
Designed to introduce restoration skills, on this course students will be shown various methods of antique furniture restoration, from structural repairs to refinishing techniques. All tools and materials will be supplied.
Each student can bring one piece of furniture to be restored and pieces will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Those with more complex items will be given instructions on how to continue the work from home after the course has finished.
Dates
Our restoration course dates for 2023 are:
- 14 – 18 August 2023
Fees
The fee for each short course is £650, with a £200 non-refundable deposit payable to secure your place, the remaining fee is then payable one month before the start of the course. This covers your tuition and materials.
Special offer: If also booking the upholstery course running the week before (7th – 11th August 2023), we will offer students a discount of £100 off course fees.
Get In Touch
If you are looking to embark on a career change or you have an interest in the art of woodworking and furniture design, get in touch and arrange in a visit.