18 Wood Carving courses

precious metals workshop

Established in 2010 by Goldsmith Ian Nicholson [http://www.thisisian.com/] and located in Edinburgh’s creative space Out of the Blue [http://www.outoftheblue.org.uk/], the Precious Metals Workshop (PMW) is Edinburgh’s leading independent workshop for goldsmiths, silversmiths, jewellers and hobbyists. We run courses [https://www.preciousmetalsworkshop.com/courses] for all levels of skills and provide access to a large range of tools and facilities necessary to create jewellery. We are a safe space for creative minds, home to a family of makers [https://www.preciousmetalsworkshop.com/jewellers] who share their knowledge and skills while inspiring each other and benefiting from an artisan vibe within the workshop. We operate several programs based on helping people start their own jewellery careers, providing a free bench and facilities access as well as weekly business mentoring. See our Inclusions [https://www.preciousmetalsworkshop.com/inclusions] page for further information on this. At the PMW we are very aware of our supply chains. There is continued exploitation in the mining of metals and gems and we are proud to support two third-world women’s mining groups. Please see our Facets [https://www.preciousmetalsworkshop.com/facets] page for further information. The Precious Metals Workshop is a community of makers, where we share our knowledge, skills and inspire each other as creative individuals. We provide a range of specialised equipment including soldering stations suitable for casting, pickling tanks, wheel and barrel polishers, ultrasonic tank, bubble etching tanks for copper and silver, fly press, ring stretchers, stone setting tools, heavy duty vices, bench drills, hammering stumps, silversmithing hammers, draw bench and plates, metal guillotine, rolling mill, large and small kilns. We have an extensive collection of resource books on techniques and practices to support both our emerging and established makers.

ruth wheeler

Ruth teaches Seasonal Yoga which is designed to align the changing energies of nature and the seasons in a practice that improves physical strength and flexibility, giving balance, harmony and an enhanced sense of well-being. Incorporating essential oils to promote both energy and relaxation.

charles oldham wood carving

joe creed-kaile

Whether you are looking for an experience day or professional woodturning tuition, you will gain the knowledge from Joe's woodturning lessons. From his workshop in rural Dorset, he accommodates on a one-to-one and couple basis, helping you improve your technique, learn woodturning with experienced supervision, and a highly knowledgable teacher with years of nurturing the craft. Joe has taught thousands of students over his career and enjoys teaching all with a passion. 

pink blossom crafts

Pink Blossom Crafts offer fun, friendly and relaxed workshops with a focus on adult experiences.  I have a range of Pop-up workshops that will run in different venues and locations depending on the season.  Our  workshop range include craft workshops from artisan soap and candles to wellbeing and goal setting workshops.  All the workshop are suitable for those with limited or no experience. You will recieve expert tuition throughout the workshop and we will even provide lots of inspiration to help you along. We provide all the equipment needed in order for you to enjoy the workshop without the need to arrive with a shopping list of things. We aim to make it a leisurely and stress free experience and you will leave with you’re finished article. Workshops will run daytimes, evenings and weekends. We run workshops in Lincolnshire, The East Riding of Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.  We also run bespoke workshops for private parties and corporate business. If you are interested, please contact us for further details.  

blended monkey

Blended Monkey was founded by husband and wife team, Simon and Louise Taggart, whose woodturning and pottery studios are based in a small village on the Norfolk/Cambridgeshire border, where the surroundings and changing seasons provide ample inspiration for some of the designs and ideas that can be found in their pieces. "Our Blended Monkey gardens provide ample inspiration for our work, and is the perfect setting for woodturning & pottery courses. Louise (ceramicist) - I studied at the Falmouth School of Art & Design and I am interested in various art forms, design and applied arts. Simon (woodturner) - I have been teaching woodturning for many years and I love working with wood & exploring its versatility." - Louise & Simon They offer half- and full-day 1-2-1 or pairs experiences, including their unique "2 Crafts in 1 Day" workshops where the students gets to explore woodturning in the morning and then pottery in the afternoon.  All workshops include refreshments; the full-day workshops also provide lunch - catering to all requirements and allergies.   Simon and Louise are keen supporters of and fundraisers for the Mind charity, and the past few years have seen Simon and Louise focus their efforts on offering creative therapy workshops to provide rehabilitation and therapy for people of all ages who are suffering with brain trauma, strokes, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. They are also increasingly seeing students who are coping with poor mental health (depression, anxiety, PTSD …) often resulting from stressful jobs which take their toll physically & psychologically. The regular practice of any art or craft is incredibly beneficial in the treatment of those with poor mental health or who are rehabilitating after a brain trauma. Simon and Louise have seen amazing results in some of their students who come to them regularly to create with wood & clay. They work together with care associations, council departments & individuals to tailor their half- or full-day workshops to suit the individual needs of the student. They really enjoy sharing their woodturning and ceramics expertise and their lovely environment to contribute towards the rehabilitation and therapies of people in need.

lagan lutherie school

Teaching the craft of guitar making Lagan Lutherie School offers classes in guitar making for students at all levels from beginner to advanced. Classes are under the tuition of Sam Irwin, a Luthier with 40 years experience. Full time, part time, evening and weekend classes are available. All equipment and tools are provided with guidance at every step, and assistance where necessary. Be sure to check out details of our courses, our photos and videos of finished guitars and other instruments. Recently we have been joined by another master luthier who specialises in violins and archtops with the aim to offer courses in these disciplines. We’d be happy to hear from you if you’re interested.

gerald adams woodcarvers ltd

Gerald set up his woodcarving business in 1986 after gaining a BA (hons) degree in fine art. His interest in woodcarving began while working for a leading furniture making firm, and then studying woodcarving at the London college of furniture, he has gone on to complete a post graduate certificate in education and taught city and guild students part time in the local technical college and adult education. A member of the prestigious Master Carvers association, Gerald has completed many commissions for furniture manufacturers, Interior designers, Architects and private individuals around the world. With his artistic background Gerald is often called upon to assist with the design of projects and has spent many years researching woodcarving and furniture history to help clients to achieve historical accuracy and quality.

scarecrow woodcrafts

I started practicing woodcarving the year before the pandemic, driven by a natural inclinations for natural crafts, and also as a way to decompress and ease the stress of working as a musician/busker full time. It turned out to be an activity that quite literally kept me going through the difficulties of lockdown years and consequentially I’ve gained skills and developed confidence in the craft even if completely self-taught. As soon as the borders opened up, I went on a long journey across the US crafting for donations on the streets and working on private commissions, making up stories for my hand-carved characters and sharing them on social media while constantly absorbing inspiration and ideas. Ultimately, I started teaching my first classes and workshops, and found a new passion in teaching alongside the carving itself. Once back in Scotland I decided to put all that energy into building a community and developing more skills and possibilities to bring together ancient natural skills, tradition, creativity, innovation, mindfulness, well-being, storytelling, mental health and more, all in one room, with just a little block of wood and a sharp tool. And a cup of tea or coffee.

wooden tom

If you’re visiting from afar to attend a course, or to extend your stay, there are various options to stay in the area. Camping: £10 per person This includes use of toilets, water and showers. Alternatively the Inshriach estate has an array of weird and wonderful glamorous alternatives to pitching your tent – a yurt, a shepherd’s hut, a bothy, and a converted 1950s fire service lorry. Check out Canopy and Stars to book. Otherwise Aviemore has many options of B&Bs, youth hostels and a bunkhouse.