Woodworking Classes

Build Something Worth Keeping

Woodworking classes turn a free afternoon into a finished piece they will use for years. Part of our creative experience gifts, these woodworking workshops let guests of every skill level measure, cut, sand and assemble their own project with an expert at their side. Projects range from side tables and barrels to longboards and the Japanese art of Kumiko wood joinery. For more hands-on ideas, our pottery classes make a natural next step.

Inside a Woodworking Workshop

Every woodworking workshop starts with the basics of using hand and power tools safely, then moves on to the project itself. Timber, tools and finishes are provided, and small groups mean plenty of individual guidance. Some classes run over a single session, while larger builds take longer and are well worth the time. Date night versions let couples build one piece together, and new woodworking projects are added regularly, so the lineup changes through the year.

Woodworking Gifts for Every Occasion

A woodworking class is one of the more original woodworking gifts you can give, and it stands out among our experience gifts for men. It works as a meaningful anniversary gift, since the wood anniversary is traditionally the fifth, and as a hands-on Father's Day gift for the dad who loves a project. Christmas works well too. Send an instant e-voucher or choose a printed gift box.

Do I need my own tools for a woodworking class?

No. Workshops supply the wood, tools, safety gear and finishes, so guests only need to bring closed-toe shoes and clothes they do not mind getting dusty.

Can I take my project home on the day?

Most smaller pieces go home at the end of the class, while larger builds or pieces that need a finish to dry may be ready to collect a little later.