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Thompsons Wood

Contact name: Jake Byron Thompson
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over 3 years
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Maker's bio

Welcome to Jake's Craft Course! With a lifelong passion for woodworking and over 20 years of experience, I bring a unique blend of skill, artistry, and teaching to every class I offer. As a professional cabinet maker, experienced teacher, and skilled lathe turner, I am dedicated to helping students of all levels discover the joy and satisfaction of working with wood. About Me: Cabinet Maker: I have honed the art of creating custom cabinets and fine furniture, blending traditional techniques with modern designs to craft timeless pieces. My work emphasizes precision, functionality, and beauty. Teacher: Sharing knowledge is at the heart of what I do. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced woodworker looking to refine your skills, my approachable and practical teaching style ensures a rewarding learning experience. Lathe Turner: Turning raw blocks of wood into elegant, handcrafted bowls, spindles, and decorative items is one of my greatest joys. Lathe turning is a versatile and meditative craft, and I love introducing others to its endless possibilities. What to Expect: In my courses, you’ll learn to: Master essential woodworking techniques and tools. Create your own handcrafted projects, from simple designs to advanced works. Gain confidence in using a lathe to turn wood into stunning creations. Understand the principles of design and craftsmanship that underpin quality woodworking. Why Join? Hands-on learning in a supportive environment. Classes tailored to individual skill levels and goals. Expert guidance with an emphasis on safety and creativity. one to one tuition to ensure personalized attention. Whether you dream of building your first cabinet, perfecting your lathe skills, or simply exploring the world of woodworking, my courses offer something for everyone. Let’s create something amazing together! Sign Up Today! Ready to begin your woodworking journey? visit https://thompsonswood.co.uk/ to view upcoming courses and reserve your spot. Let’s bring your woodworking aspirations to life!

Courses, kits & gifts

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Furniture making and Cabinetry beginners course
8 hours
Next date: 3rd Mar 2025
1 place left
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Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood
7 hours
Next date: 3rd Mar 2025
1 place left
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Make your own Coffee Table
1 day
Next date: 3rd Mar 2025
1 place left

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
20 Feb 25'

Zaid reviewed: Furniture making and Cabinetry beginners course

"Thoroghly enjoyed the course. Jake was friendly and knowledgable. Keen to teach at same time maintain safe envirenment. With jakes direction i managed to build and finish a beautiful oak table. Learned a lot of techniques. Many thanks jake for the experience."

11 Feb 25'

Gareth reviewed: Furniture making and Cabinetry beginners course

"Had a great day doing the cabinetry for beginners course. Jake's got a great way of teaching and we had a decent laugh. Would reccomend this to anyone for a day and especially if you want to up your woodworking skills. The table has pride of place in the house now - just need an excuse to do some bowl turning next. Cheers"

3 Feb 25'

george reviewed: Make your own Coffee Table

"Had a great day working on the table with Jake, and definitely feel more confident tackling projects by myself moving forward. The table is nice too! :D"

26 Jan 25'

David Yea reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"I enrolled on this course with some limited woodworking experience, but absolutely zero experience of wood lathe turning. On arrival, Jake immediately put me at ease and that relaxed environment continued throughout the day. Not only is Jake highly experienced, but has wonderfully calm persona, ideally suited to instructing people in a great skill, whilst operating potentially dangerous machinery and tools. I would highly recommend Jake's training courses."

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