Woodworking Taster: Joinery Evening Class

Try woodworking in London without the weekend commitment.



2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 6 to 16

  £65 - £75 (Earlybird price of £65 applies if you book into a public session 14+ days ahead, otherwise £75 per guest when you book for 1 guest, £70/guest for 2+ guests) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Not sure if woodworking is for you? This is the quickest way to find out. In this 2.5-hour evening woodworking class in London at POW Workshops, you'll make a simple half-lap joint from scratch. It's fast-paced and hands-on: you'll pick up real tools, learn the basics, and walk out knowing whether you want to take things further.
No long lectures, no theory-heavy intro. Just you, some wood, and a sharp chisel! With a maximum of 8 people per class, there's plenty of attention from your instructor. And don't worry if you've never held a chisel before. That's exactly who this session is for.
What to expect:
  • Learn measuring and marking accurately.
  • With guidance, learn how to saw straight and true.
  • Removing waste and refining your joint with a sharp chisel.
  • Understanding what went well and what to work on next!
You'll leave this immersive session knowing whether woodworking is something for you, plus a host of new skills to try time and time again.

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What you'll get
  • All tools and materials are provided.
  • Your first hand-cut joint and a clear sense of whether woodworking is something you want to pursue. All tools and materials are provided.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes/trainers, and avoid open-toed footwear.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

POW Workshops, 41-43 Standard Road, London

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POW Workshops
POW Workshops

4.9 (152)
female Women-owned

POW is a not-for-profit open access workshop that provides aspiring and experienced makers, product designers, carpenters, model makers, furniture makers, tailors, engineers, artists, sculptors, and everyone in between, with an affordable and high quality space, equipment and learning to be able to ideate, innovate and create.
We offer space, tools and machines to craft, and run workshops and training for hobbyist looking to get away from the day to day, or experienced artists and makers trying to improve their craft or grow their businesses
We started POW, to reduce the barriers of space, cost & stress for people trying to make and create
Our vision is simple:
Give everyone the chance to make it.

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