English Hardwood Trinket Box Workshop

Description

Join us for a hands-on carpentry course where you will assemble and finish a beautifully crafted trinket box using premium English hardwood. This engaging 4-hour session is ideal for beginners and also suitable for intermediate woodworkers who want to gain experience in fine woodworking techniques while creating a functional and personalised piece. With all timber pre-cut, your focus will be on assembly, finishing, and customisation using professional woodworking tools. What You’ll Learn: - Assembling a trinket box using precision-cut English hardwood. - Proper clamping and gluing techniques for secure joints. - Using sanders to achieve a smooth, professional finish. - Inserting and trimming spines with a saw for added strength and detail. - Personalising your trinket box with a laser engraver for a custom message or image. - Applying Odie’s Oil in a variety of colours to enhance the wood’s natural beauty. Workshop Tools & Materials: Precut English Hardwood: - Each participant will receive high-quality, precut timber to assemble their trinket box. Clamps & Glue: - Learn how to properly secure joints for a strong and lasting bond. Sanding Tools: - Smooth out edges and surfaces for a refined finish. Saw for Spine Trimming: - Learn to trim and refine spines for durability and aesthetics. Laser Engraver: - Personalise your project with a unique message or image. Odie’s Oil: Choose from a range of colours to enhance and protect your finished piece. Workshop Schedule: Introduction & Assembly: - Welcome and overview of the carpentry course. - Introduction to English hardwood and its characteristics. - Step-by-step guided assembly of the trinket box using clamps and glue-up techniques. Spine Insertion & Refinement: - Explanation of spine reinforcement for durability and design. - Hands-on experience inserting spines and trimming them using a saw Ensuring precision and a clean finish. Sanding & Personalisation: - Using sanders to smooth surfaces and edges. - Introduction to the laser engraver for customisation. - Participants will engrave their trinket box with a personal message or design. Finishing & Preservation: - Choosing from a selection of Odie’s Oil colors to enhance the wood grain. - Proper application and buffing techniques for a professional finish. - Final quality check and group showcase. Who Should Attend? - Beginners interested in fine woodworking and hands-on projects Intermediate woodworkers looking to refine their skills in assembly and finishing. - DIY enthusiasts wanting to create a functional, decorative trinket box. - Anyone looking for a creative, hands-on experience in a guided carpentry course. What You’ll Take Home: - A handcrafted trinket box made from high-quality English hardwood. - Personalised engravings for a unique, meaningful touch. - Experience in essential woodworking techniques. - Knowledge of finishing techniques using Odie’s Oil. Immerse yourself in this rewarding carpentry course, where you’ll craft, personalise, and finish a timeless trinket box to cherish or gift. Sign up today and experience the joy of woodworking! Limited spots available for a personalised experience.

What's included in the price?

NB: We do not accept entry to our classes 15 minutes after the listed start date. This is to ensure our students have a lesson without disruption once the class has started. Our classes may take longer than the time stated. We can only estimate how long each class takes and we do not want to rush students. Please allocate additional time after the class in case they overrun. Thank you for your understanding and punctuality.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

The River Shop

with Craft Courses since 2019

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Richard has been teaching this intro class since 2018 after realising that all the challenges of working with epoxy resin were bound to be frustrating aspiring makers around the world as much as they were for him. After realising that working with epoxy resin was actually quite easy once you knew a few simple tricks and the basic principles, he started inviting you to join him in the workshop to master the tricks of the trade for yourself.