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Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses

Contact name: T Blackwood
164
Total bookings
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almost 5 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

My love of woodcraft was due to a meeting with a guitarist friend who had made an acoustic guitar. We talked about his guitar for many hours and I thought it would be a challenge for me to have a go! Well that was 6 years ago and now in 2023 I am in a small workshop in Stoke where I build various instruments. The Strumstick instrument build is a great way to get to grips with fine woodworking and is an ideal step towards acoustic guitar building. No experience in woodwork is needed.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Guitar Strumstick Dulcimer 3 strings instrument
8 hours
Next date: 22nd Dec 2024
2 places left
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Ukulele making day
5 hours
Next date: 22nd Dec 2024
2 places left
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Bandsaw box making day
6½ hours
Next date: 22nd Dec 2024
2 places left
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Cigar Box Guitar making day
7 hours
Next date: 22nd Dec 2024
2 places left
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Clock making day
7¼ hours
Next date: 22nd Dec 2024
2 places left
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Foot stool making day
7 hours
Next date: 22nd Dec 2024
2 places left
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Guitar Set-up (Electric)
4 hours
Next date: 22nd Dec 2024
2 places left
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Jewellery box making day.
8 hours
Next date: 22nd Dec 2024
2 places left
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Scroll saw Your own Name
5 hours
Next date: 22nd Dec 2024
2 places left
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Window frame making day
5 hours
Next date: 22nd Dec 2024
2 places left
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Woodwork Day Course
7 hours
Next date: 22nd Dec 2024
2 places left
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Woodworking Machinery Techniques and use.
6 hours
Next date: 22nd Dec 2024
2 places left

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
19 Dec 24'

Pooja reviewed: Bandsaw box making day

"Ted was encouraging and an excellent tutor! Would love todo something exciting again!"

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words. You did a great job and I'm looking forward to seeing you again in the new year. 😎 Ted "

25 Oct 24'

Michael reviewed: Foot stool making day

"Had a fantastic time today making a footstool! Booked the course with the wife since we both had zero woodworking experience beforehand and this looked like a good place to start, while being a fun day. Ted was absolutely brilliant, he talked us through the various steps, helped us out when things didn't quite go as planned (which when you've not used the tools before, will happen) and just generally made the day one to remember! We would highly recommend the course and would definitely book another in the future. Many thanks again to Ted!"

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Kind words indeed Michael 🙏 you and Helen were great company with some good stories too 🙏 I might try Everest next year 😅 just kidding.... Anyway you no where I am in future, Thank you again Ted 😎👍👍👍"

21 Oct 24'

Keith reviewed: Woodwork Day Course

"Fantastic teacher and a great understanding of wood, I really enjoyed the day and learning new skills. I would 100% recommend this for anyone wanting to learn about joints and timber. Great chats to at break time too. (Bring your own milk Ha ha) Great setting. just off J 15. Friendly atmosphere"

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Cheers Keith Your skills are very good indeed and if you ever want to come back your welcome. Take your time on the joints and the results will be great and send me a photo of any work you do in future. Kind regards Ted PS. get those chisels sharp :-) "

19 Oct 24'

peter smith reviewed: Guitar Strumstick Dulcimer 3 strings instrument

"yes I have had lovely day. I learnt about the process with hands on experience with the wood and machinery. great fun and left me wanting to do more. "

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thank you Peter looking forward to seeing you again soon and hope you have fun with your Strumstick too. You did very well my friend and still have 10 fingers 😁👍👍"

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