Master Hand Tool Woodworking - 4 Weeks Full Time

Beginner-level woodworking course covering hand-tool techniques through the construction of a dovetailed cabinet with a drawer and panelled door.
About this course
The course introduces foundational hand-tool woodworking, including how to hold, sharpen and maintain saws, planes and chisels for accurate cutting. Learners practise these techniques while working towards a traditional furniture project: a dovetailed cabinet with a drawer and a panelled door.
What you'll learn
- Sharpen and maintain saws, planes and chisels
- Use hand tools for accurate woodworking
- Apply foundational techniques in a furniture-making project
- Make a dovetailed cabinet with a drawer and panelled door
Is this course right for you?
Listed at Beginner level, the course is intended for learners developing foundational woodworking skills. Participation involves practising hand-tool techniques and working through a complete traditional furniture project.
Before you go
- All tools and equipment used during the course are provided.
- Learners may bring their own tools if preferred.
- Learners who use reading glasses should bring them. The stated working distance for woodworking is approximately 400 to 500mm.
Class teacher
Helen Welch
Class teacher
Where this course runs
London School of Furniture Making
33 woodworking courses on Learn.LondonUpcoming classes
8 classes
Selected date
Mon 12 Apr 2027
09:00 – 16:00 • 4 weeks
£790
London School of Furniture Making, Camden
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 Apr 2027 Mondays | 09:00 - 16:00 | Short course4 weeks | HelenWelch | London School of Furniture MakingArch 21 Hartland Road Arches, Hartland Road, London NW1 8HR | £790.00 | Book now |
16 Apr 2027 Fridays | 09:00 - 12:00 | Short course4 weeks | HelenWelch | London School of Furniture MakingArch 21 Hartland Road Arches, Hartland Road, London NW1 8HR | £790.00 | |
19 Apr 2027 Mondays | 09:00 - 16:00 | Short course4 weeks | HelenWelch | London School of Furniture MakingArch 21 Hartland Road Arches, Hartland Road, London NW1 8HR | £790.00 | |
23 Apr 2027 Fridays | 09:00 - 12:00 | Short course4 weeks | HelenWelch | London School of Furniture MakingArch 21 Hartland Road Arches, Hartland Road, London NW1 8HR | £790.00 | |
26 Apr 2027 Mondays | 09:00 - 16:00 | Short course4 weeks | HelenWelch | London School of Furniture MakingArch 21 Hartland Road Arches, Hartland Road, London NW1 8HR | £790.00 | |
30 Apr 2027 Fridays | 09:00 - 12:00 | Short course4 weeks | HelenWelch | London School of Furniture MakingArch 21 Hartland Road Arches, Hartland Road, London NW1 8HR | £790.00 | |
3 May 2027 Mondays | 09:00 - 16:00 | Short course4 weeks | HelenWelch | London School of Furniture MakingArch 21 Hartland Road Arches, Hartland Road, London NW1 8HR | £790.00 | |
7 May 2027 Fridays | 09:00 - 12:00 | Short course4 weeks | HelenWelch | London School of Furniture MakingArch 21 Hartland Road Arches, Hartland Road, London NW1 8HR | £790.00 |
Mon 12 Apr, 09:00 - 16:00
Book now4 weeks4 weeksMon 09:00£790HelenWelchLondon School of Furniture MakingFri 16 Apr, 09:00 - 12:00
4 weeks4 weeksFri 09:00£790HelenWelchLondon School of Furniture MakingMon 19 Apr, 09:00 - 16:00
4 weeks4 weeksMon 09:00£790HelenWelchLondon School of Furniture MakingFri 23 Apr, 09:00 - 12:00
4 weeks4 weeksFri 09:00£790HelenWelchLondon School of Furniture MakingMon 26 Apr, 09:00 - 16:00
4 weeks4 weeksMon 09:00£790HelenWelchLondon School of Furniture MakingFri 30 Apr, 09:00 - 12:00
4 weeks4 weeksFri 09:00£790HelenWelchLondon School of Furniture MakingMon 3 May, 09:00 - 16:00
4 weeks4 weeksMon 09:00£790HelenWelchLondon School of Furniture MakingFri 7 May, 09:00 - 12:00
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