Woodwork, upholstery, carving and interiors
Beginners woodwork
Who the course is for
The course is designed for learners with little or no woodworking experience. The course covers working with hand tools to make the common wood joints that form the basis of most items.
Course location
Thomas Calton Centre, Alpha Street, SE15 4NX. The woodwork room entrance is on Alpha Street; as you come through the gate to the car park, follow the sign to the woodwork and upholstery workshop to the left.
What you’ll learn
- how to use hand tools to make joints
- how to sharpen and maintain tools
How the course is taught
- demonstrations by the tutor
- you'll be directed to the internet sites of the clips used together with other reference sites to support the demonstrations and to show alternative methods
- handouts will be given out and details of reference to books will be made in class
Materials you’ll need
- a pen, an HB pencil and a rubber
- a notebook/folder
- a camera or camera phone (these are useful for recording your progress)
- strong, thick-soled shoes (as you'll be working in a workshop) don't wear sandals or thin-soled shoes
The workshop is fully equipped with all the woodwork tools that you will need.
After the course
You will be able to apply your learning to simple woodwork projects. Past learners have gone on to start their own businesses, progress on to City and Guilds, Furniture degree courses and teaching Woodwork.
How to enrol
Complete an enrolment form online
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Course details
Title |
Days and times |
Course code, start date, number of weeks |
Fees £5 annual registration fee applies |
---|---|---|---|
Woodwork for beginners |
Monday 10am to 1pm |
WU3021 22 April 2024 10 weeks |
£150 standard £75 concession Materials fee £25 |
Woodwork for beginners |
Monday 6pm to 9pm |
WU3022 22 April 2024 10 weeks |
£150 standard £75 concession Materials fee £25 |
Woodwork for beginners |
Tuesday 10am to 1pm |
WU3023 23 April 2024 10 weeks |
£150 standard £75 concession Materials fee £25 |
Contact information
Southwark Adult Learning Service
- email adult.learning@southwark.gov.uk
- telephone 020 7358 2100 or 020 7358 2101
Page last updated: 04 June 2024