Discover the joy of crafting handmade furniture, using traditional techniques in intimate classes of three, or through bespoke one-to-one tuition. Set in a tranquil rural workshop, you’ll learn from a master craftsman with 25 years of experience as a designer, maker and teacher.
Whether you are looking to try a new activity or improve your existing woodwork skills, I offer short courses using traditional cabinet making techniques (fine woodworking) for absolute beginners upwards.
My rural workshop in Ashley, Cheshire is the perfect place for you to get away from everyday life and absorb yourself in working with a most rewarding natural material. You will get plenty of one to one time as the spacious workshop is equipped to train up to a maximum of three students at a time. If you’d like to tailor a course to your needs, you can also arrange bespoke sessions.
Online training abounds, but nothing beats hands-on guidance to refine your precision and problem-solving skills. Some of the courses are project based so you will come away with a beautiful finished piece at the end of our time together.
Negative beliefs often hold us back: ‘I’m not creative,’ I’m no good with my hands’, ‘I lack patience,’ or ‘It must be perfect.’
I witness these doubts transform as students immerse themselves in the rewarding journey of fine woodworking. Mistakes become stepping stones, fostering a shift in mindset and self-belief. Here, it’s not just about mastering skills—it’s about unlocking potential and embracing growth.