Courses

French Polishing & Re-Finishing

This short course is ideal for people who would like to learn how to re-finish furniture using traditional wood staining and French polishing techniques. The course is also suitable for restorers and owners of antique furniture

Our woodworking and furniture making courses are based in Worcestershire in the heart of England – and are taught by Wood Workers Workshop owner, Peter Sefton, a master craftsman and furniture designer maker.

Peter has his own Furniture School where much of his time is spent on the bench sharing his knowledge about woodworking tools with his students.

This course is suitable for …

Beginners √
Intermediate √
Advanced X

Make a Tool Tray and Exploring Jigs

Learn essential skills you’ll need to use hand-held and table mounted routers; understand the importance of router and cutter selection as well as accurate and safe setting up, whilst making a jointed tool tray. An optional third day teaches more advanced routing skills and techniques including jig making

Our woodworking and furniture making courses are based in Worcestershire in the heart of England – and are taught by Wood Workers Workshop owner, Peter Sefton, a master craftsman and furniture designer maker.

Peter has his own Furniture School where much of his time is spent on the bench sharing his knowledge about woodworking tools with his students.

This course is suitable for …

Beginners √
Intermediate √
Advanced √

Safe Operation of Wood Machines

This short course is aimed at people with limited or no previous experience of wood machines

Our woodworking and furniture making courses are based in Worcestershire in the heart of England – and are taught by Wood Workers Workshop owner, Peter Sefton, a master craftsman and furniture designer maker.

Peter has his own Furniture School where much of his time is spent on the bench sharing his knowledge about woodworking tools with his students.

This course is suitable for …

Beginners √
Intermediate √
Advanced √

Furniture Making for Beginners – Fundamentals and Tool Sharpening

Learn the essential skills needed to use furniture making tools – our beginners’ course will introduce you to the importance of sharpness and how to sharpen hand tools, as well as accurate joint cutting techniques whilst making a dovetailed and tenoned English Sweet Chestnut letter rack

Our woodworking and furniture making courses are based in Worcestershire in the heart of England – and are taught by Wood Workers Workshop owner, Peter Sefton, a master craftsman and furniture designer maker.

Peter has his own Furniture School where much of his time is spent on the bench sharing his knowledge about woodworking tools with his students.

This course is suitable for …

Beginners √
Intermediate √
Advanced √