Friendly beginner woodworking classes

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm UTC+01:00

S1 4FS | Sheffield City Centre

Ed's Workshop
Publisher/HostEd's Workshop
Friendly beginner woodworking classes
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Discover your creative side with our friendly summer woodworking classes in Sheffield city centre https://edsworkshop.co.uk/public-classes/
About this Event

Discover your creative side with our friendly woodworking classes and sewing classes in Sheffield city centre. Whether you’re picking up tools for the first time or looking to build on existing skills, our hands-on sessions offer expert guidance in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Learn practical techniques and gain confidence at your own pace.
Our beginner courses are designed to cover a range of skills through the project of making a bespoke decorative box which can be customised to your taste. Over a 6-week course you will cover the following:

  • Measuring & marking – using steel rule, try square and marking knife to create the foundations of accurate, high quality work.
  • Cutting wood – practical use of hand saws with bench hooks and other saw guides to achieve clean, accurate, square cuts.
  • Shaping – shaping and smoothing timber with hand planes, chisels and the disc and belt sanding machine.
  • Basic joinery – an introduction to wood joints including rebate, dowel, finger and dovetail joints.
  • Assembly, gluing and clamping – dry fitting to make adjustments for square and accuracy, efficient gluing and clamping.
  • Sanding & finishing – working through the grits and applying oils, stains, or varnishes for a clean, durable finish.
  • Fixtures and fittings – fitting hinges and clasps as appropriate.
  • Safe use of basic woodworking machinery –including the chop saw, bandsaw, pillar, drill and bench sander as required.
    Our 6-week courses run on Wednesday evenings 6pm – 8pm cost £180 (£15/h) plus eventbrite booking fees. This includes all materials, use of machinery and refreshments. Our next course is running on the following dates.
    Wednesday evenings June-July
    3rd June 6pm – 8pm
    10th June 6pm – 8pm
    17th June 6pm – 8pm
    (24th June – no class)
    1st July 6pm – 8pm
    8th July 6pm – 8pm
    15th July 6pm – 8pm
    See the details on our website https://edsworkshop.co.uk/public-classes/ or get in touch is you have any questions [email protected]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

S1 4FS, Carver Street, Sheffield City Centre, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 195.72

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