Intro to Woodworking

About this course: 

This course will cover the basics of woodworking over a series of three workshops that can be taken individually or ideally as a complete set.

Through a ‘hands-on’ experience the course will cover:-

Week 1 Planing:
– grinding
– sharpening
– setting up
– planing square and out of twist
– squaring ends with a shooting board
– timber selection

Week 2 Sawing:
– measuring and marking out
– the use of tenon, panel and coping saws
– making a bench hook
– fixings and adhesives

Week 3 Chisels:
– safe use of chisels
– cutting of a housing joint
– cutting of a half lap joint

You will also have the opportunity to ask any woodworking and timber related questions.

About the Maker:

Steve Barlow is a cabinet maker with over 45 years experience, having been employed the majority of that time by a long established family firm in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Over the years he has worked on a wide range of both domestic and commercial projects, been responsible for workshop
management and overseen many apprentices. After taking early retirement, he took the decision to pursue his desire to pass on his experience and skills to the amateur ‘leisure’ woodworker through personal tuition, with the aim of giving instruction primarily in the use of hand tools and traditional
woodworking techniques.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for complete beginners, participants must be aged 18 and over.

Do I need to bring anything?

Please wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty and steel toecap shoes/boots (the workshop have pairs that you may borrow). The course includes all materials and the use of all necessary tools and equipment.

Lunch is available to purchase from The River Kitchen at the Museum of Making or various eateries and shops in the city centre.

How to book:

£50 per person per half day. £130 per person when booking all three days.

Working safely?

If you have any concerns or specific requirements regarding attending this course please feel free to get in touch with us by emailing info@derbymuseums.org

Course booking terms and conditions:

Please note that if you choose to cancel your place your ticket price will be refunded minus the Ticketsource service fee. Your total refund is dependent on the number of days notice given:
– A minimum of 7 days before the event – full refund – minus TicketSource fee
– 6 – 3 days before event – 50% refund minus TicketSource fee
– 2 days before event – no refund
In the event that Derby Museums needs to cancel a workshop, your ticket will be refunded in full.