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Dukeries Community Workshop

Contact name: Alan Perry
219
Total bookings
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(36)
almost 9 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

1986- Unemployment was high. Members of the Adult Unemployed Centre expressed a desire to use workshop facilities. As school roles fell under used accommodation was identified. In April, a project submission was put before the Dukeries Complex Council of Management and a steering group was set up. Establishment of a fourteen-week pilot scheme to commence in July. This was successful. Today in 2023 we have over 150 users and are open 5 days a week and Monday/Tuesday Evenings

Courses, kits & gifts

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Regular wood carving classes Mondays 9am to 3pm at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton
6 hours
Next date: 14th Apr 2025
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Informal Woodworking Session - Monday Evenings
3¾ hours
Next date: 14th Apr 2025
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Regular kiln fused glass classes Thursdays AM/ Fridays PM - Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton
3 hours
Next date: 17th Apr 2025
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Silver jewellery course
2 weeks
Next date: 17th Apr 2025
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Stained glass weekly course - Wednesday afternoons at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton
2 hours
Next date: 16th Apr 2025
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Walking stick making - Friday mornings, come and make a stick with Bill at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton
3½ hours
Next date: 25th Apr 2025
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Woodworking drop in workshop sessions - Tuesdays/Wednesday AM at Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton
6 hours
Next date: 15th Apr 2025

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
9 Jan 25'

Eleanor Alford reviewed: Informal Woodworking Session - Monday Evenings

"Absolutely wonderful course with very knowledgeable individuals. I couldn’t ask for a better experience. "

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you Eleanor we are very pleased you enjoyed the experience and hope to see you again."

16 Dec 24'

Lynda reviewed: Regular kiln fused glass classes Thursdays AM/ Fridays PM - Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton

"What a lovely 3 hours fiddling with coloured glass, alongside lovely people and a gentle and supportive tutor. I smiled all through the session and will be back after Christmas. Thanks and see you again soon......"

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"We are really pleased you enjoyed yourself that's what it is about. Nice to see you again soon in the new year . Regards Alan "

13 Nov 24'

Mandy reviewed: Informal Woodworking Session - Monday Evenings

"I had an excellent experience at my first session doing woodwork. I was introduced to a variety of equipment and shown how to use them safely. I participated in using some of the equipment, was involved in measuring the wood and cutting it ...and went home with a sturdy birdbox. Although I needed 1:1 assistance, it was very generously given. I paid for the materials at the end of the evening and plan on returning next week."

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"Thank you for those kind remarks Mandy. It was our pleasure to work with you. Hope to see you again Regards Alan "

2 Nov 24'

Yvonne Saul reviewed: Regular kiln fused glass classes Thursdays AM/ Fridays PM - Dukeries Community Workshop, Ollerton

"Excellent class teacher very knowledgeable and excellent facilities will definitely be back "

Dukeries Community Workshop responded:

"Hi Yvonne- thank you for those very kind words Ann is a very experienced teacher and we are very lucky to have her as a volunteer. We are very pleased you enjoyed this session and hope to see you again very soon. "