Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses

Contact name: T Blackwood

161
Total bookings

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over 4 years
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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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Stoke on trent

Guitar Strumstick Dulcimer 3 strings instrument

8 hours

Next date: 22nd Nov 2024

2 places left

(25)

£225.00

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Stoke on trent

Ukulele making day

5 hours

Next date: 22nd Nov 2024

2 places left

(3)

£139.00

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Stoke on trent

Cigar Box Guitar making day

7 hours

Next date: 22nd Nov 2024

2 places left

(1)

£195.00

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Stoke on trent

Clock making day

7¼ hours

Next date: 22nd Nov 2024

2 places left

(4)

£175.00

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Stoke on trent

Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

8 hours

Next date: 22nd Nov 2024

1 place left

(8)

£295.00

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Stoke on trent

Foot stool making day

7 hours

Next date: 22nd Nov 2024

2 places left

(4)

£215.00

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Stoke on trent

Guitar Set-up (Electric)

4 hours

Next date: 22nd Nov 2024

2 places left

(1)

£99.00

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Stoke on trent

Jewellery box making day.

8 hours

Next date: 22nd Nov 2024

2 places left

(1)

£195.00

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Stoke on trent

Scroll saw Your own Name

5 hours

Next date: 22nd Nov 2024

2 places left

(2)

£125.00

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Stoke on trent

Window frame making day

5 hours

Next date: 22nd Nov 2024

2 places left

(2)

£195.00

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Stoke on trent

Woodwork Day Course

7 hours

Next date: 22nd Nov 2024

2 places left

(24)

£195.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

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 😁👍👍"

9 Oct 24'

Matt b reviewed: Guitar Strumstick Dulcimer 3 strings instrument

"Enjoyable day on the course taught by Ted. Each step was demonstrated and well explained, then I got to do it myself. A good balance of oversight and then letting me get on with it. I liked using all the tools and my strum stick is much admired. "

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Matt made a great instrument and a nice chap too. Hope he gets many hours of fun with the Strum stick. Look forward to seeing him on another course soon. Regards Ted "