Class Schedule
We currently offer weekend classes for Wood Carving, Stained Glass and Jewellery Making, weekday classes in Restoration and Upholstry and evening classes in Wood Carving (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and Wood Working (Mondays and Wednesdays).
All of those classes cost £275, with a £100 deposit and the remaining of the tuition due on the first day of class. Payments can be made in cash, cheques or debit cards. Tools are supplied for all courses, materials will be charged separately for Upholstery, Wood Working, Jewellery Making and Furniture Restoration. We also host clubs in Wood Carving and Chair Seat Caning/Rushing.
We are planning on classes in French Upholstery, Traditional Finishes, Colouring Techniques, Using Machines in Wood Carving, and Seat Caning and Rushing. Please write and we will keep you informed of the future classes. Also, watch this space!!!!
Autumn Classes
Furniture Restoration Friday – Autumn 2026
Usually every OTHER Friday from 9:30 to 16:30 (except during school holidays) - 25 September to 27 November
In this course, Ernest will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced restorers. All types of projects are possible (We do suggest you send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school). All materials can be provided by the school (although a charge may apply). Ernest will carefully walk the student through every step of the entire process of restoring their selected project. Imagine the great feeling one gets from developing the hand skills needed to turn a warn piece of furniture into a thing of beauty.
With over 15 years experience running a very successful restoration business, Ernest is active with ICON (International Conservation) and he has a PhD centered around 18th Century English and French Furniture. This means that Ernest has proven himself to meet their very high standards in the restoration of antiques.
Price: £295 (Deposit: £100)
Class Dates (every other Friday except during school holidays):
September: 25
October: 9, 23
November: 13, 27
Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30
Book Now - From £100.00Furniture Restoration Saturday with Ernest Riall – Autumn 2026
On Saturdays from 9:30 to 16:30 (except during school holidays) - 26 September to 19 December
In this course, Ernest will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced restorers. All types of projects are possible (We do suggest you send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school). All materials can be provided by the school (although a charge may apply). Ernest will carefully walk the student through every step of the entire process of restoring their selected project. Imagine the great feeling one gets from developing the hand skills needed to turn a warn piece of furniture into a thing of beauty.
With over 15 years experience running a very successful restoration business, Ernest is active with ICON (International Conservation) and he has a PhD centered around 18th Century English and French Furniture. This means that Ernest has proven himself to meet their very high standards in the restoration of antiques.
Price: £295 (Deposit: £100)
Class Dates (every other Saturday except during school holidays):
September: 26
October: 24
November: 14, 28
December: 19
Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30
Book Now - From £100.00Stained Glass Sunday Autumn 2026
Starting on Sunday 27-9 at 9:30 and ending 29-11 at 4:30
The idea of making pictures with coloured glass, balanced with shapes and rhythm has fascinated generations. This course will introduce students to this amazing craft. Students learn the handling of tools and materials. Developing confidence from straight lines to curves on coloured glass. Projects will introduce the students to the basic techniques such as to score (cut) glass safely, copperfoil and traditional leadwork. This is a hands on practical course, with aspects of design and soldering. As with the Applique technique the students will be able to develop their own design once they have mastered the basics. No previous experience in either art or stained glass is needed for this introduction – just a sense of play and adventure!
Advanced students are also welcome. Lilly will guide and facilitate the creative direction that they want to pursue.
Class dates (Sundays):
Sept: 27
Oct: 18
Nov: 8, 15, 29
Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30
Price: £295 (Deposit: £100)
Students are also expected to pay a material cost of approximately £25
Wood Carving Saturday – Autumn 2026
Usually every other Saturday from 9:30 to 16:30 - 3 October to 12 December
Beginner students will learn the craft of Wood Carving using traditional tools through a couple of challenging exercises, talks and demonstrations. Those new to Wood Carving will learn all the basics and will develop the basic skills to successfully carve objects in wood. They will develop an understanding of wood, how to use the basic tools, then how to conceptualise a final Wood Carving goal and how to reach that goal. More advanced students will continue to improve their skills by carving more advanced pieces with careful guidance from the tutor.
Class Dates (every OTHER Saturday except during school holidays):
October: 3, 17
November: 21
December: 5, 12
Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30
Price: £295 (Deposit: £100)
Please note: no refunds will be given if cancelled 2 weeks or less before the class are scheduled to start.
Book Now - From £100.00Wood Carving Tuesday Evening Autumn 2026
Starts on Tuesday 29-9 at 6:00 and ends on 8-12 at 9:00
Beginner students will learn the craft of Wood Carving using traditional tools through a couple of challenging exercises, talks and demonstrations. Those new to Wood Carving will learn all the basics and will develop the basic skills to successfully carve objects in wood. They will develop an understanding of wood, how to use the basic tools, then how to conceptualise a final Wood Carving goal and how to reach that goal. More advanced students will continue to improve their skills by carving more advanced pieces.
Please note: no refunds will be given if cancelled 2 weeks or less before the class are scheduled to start.
Class Dates (every Tuesday):
Sept: 29
Oct: 6, 13, 20
Nov: 3, 10, 17, 24,
Dec 1, 2
Class Times: All classes start at 18:300 and end at 21:00
Price: £295 (Deposit: £100)
Book Now - From £100.00Wood Working for Young People – Autumn 2026
Every Thursdays from 16:00 to 18:00 (except during school holidays) 1 October to 10 December
This starts with an overview of common furniture woods and their properties as well as the basic hand tools and how to sharpen them. Students will be introduced to basic woodworking techniques while making a beautiful wooden tray using pine. They will learn how to make some basic woodwork joints as well as using screws to join certain parts of the project. Finally, they will try out some finishing techniques before choosing one for their project. The tray will have new horseshoes as handles. The idea is that you will afterwards be able to make another tray when you can use a different type of wood and make some changes in the design. We offer several different craft learning experiences for those aged 10 and above. While we focus on teaching traditional hand skills, we do so in a way to be enjoyable to the young students.
We have a series of wood crafting sections such as wood working (making things), pyrography (burning pictures in wood) and wood carving. With our new tutor we hope to bring in other materials such as plastics. In the beginning class each student Most importantly, we try to work with each individual student so all of them toi express themselves while learning a new skill.
Each child is allowed to work at their own pace to maximize their learning. This means that each student gets very individual guidance. As everyone knows creativity and the process of making things is very important to a child’s development. That is why we think our classes are so important. In the past the wood working class has made boxes, decorated with pyrography, a chess set and board.
Class Dates:
October: 1, 8, 15, 22
November: 5, 12, 19, 26
December: 3, 10
Class Times: All classes start at 16:00 and end at 18:00
Price: £250 (Deposit: £100)
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