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!!!!
Spring Classes
Chair Seating Club
Every Tuesday from 14:00 to 17:30 (except during school holidays) 18 April to 29 August
The Chair Seating Club is an informal group meeting monthly. We meet at the Wooburn Craft School on the first Friday of every month. Hours are flexible. Start when you want any time from 2.00 and finish when it suits.
We cover
• Chair caning in the well-known six-way standard pattern. Furniture suitable for this should have one or more panels with regularly spaced holes going all the way through the polished frame. A trapezium shaped bedroom chair is suitable for a beginner.
• More advanced chair caning. Recent projects have used patterns such as double Victoria, snowflake, or more unusual designs as well as more complex exercises such as different shaped panels, sunrise or medallion patterns, curved edges or curved surfaces.
• Blind caning where the holes are not drilled all the way through the frame.
• Double caning. This is usually worked on the arms or back of a chair or sofa. Both front and back of the panel are woven at the same time.
• Close caning. Usually done on the seat of a chair with unpolished rails drilled with widely spaced holes, and with raised corners.
• Rush seating using English rush in the ‘envelope’ pattern or a continental design. A small bedroom chair or stool is suitable for a beginner although a drop in seat is not recommended as a starter piece. For rushing, the piece should have solid unpolished rails around the seat with raised corners.
• Other materials. Projects using e.g. Danish cord or paper rush are also possible
In all cases students will need to bring their own furniture to work on, although it may be possible to purchase a suitable piece from the Wooburn Craft School. Any repairs should be complete before caning or rushing, as well as cleaning, painting or French polishing.
If you would like to join the group, please contact the Wooburn Craft School in advance to discuss your requirements and the suitability of your furniture.
Tutor: Christine Brewster
Class Dates (every Tuesday):
April: 18, 25
May: 2, 9, 16, 23
June: 6, 13, 20, 27
July: 4, 11, 18, 25
August: 1, 29
Class Times: All classes start at 14:00 and ends at 17:30
Price: £10 per hour
Book Now - From £10.00Furniture Restoration Alternative Saturdays – Spring 2023
Every OTHER Saturday from 9:30 to 16:30 (except during school holidays) - 22 April to 3 June
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 worn 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.
Class Dates (every other Friday except during school holidays):
April: 22
May: 6, 20
June: 3, 17
Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30
Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)
Book Now - From £100.00Furniture Restoration Friday with Ernest Riall – Spring 2023
Every Friday from 9:30 to 12:30 (except during school holidays) - 21 April to 30 June
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 worn 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.
Class Dates (every Friday except during school holidays):
April: 21, 28
May: 5, 12, 19, 26
June: 9, 16, 23, 30
Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 12:30
Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)
Book Now - From £275.00Furniture Restoration Wednesday with Ernest Riall – Spring 2023
Every OTHER Wednesday from 9:30 to 16:30 (except during school holidays) - 26 April to 7 June
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 worn 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.
Class Dates (every other Wednesday except during school holidays):
April: 26
May: 10, 24
June: 7, 21
Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30
Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)
Book Now - From £275.00Stained Glass Sunday – Spring 2023
Every OTHER Sunday from 9:30 to 16:30 (except during school holidays) - 16 April to 4 June
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 (every OTHER Sunday except during school holidays):
April: 16, 30
May: 21, 28
June: 4
Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30
Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)
Note: Students are also expected to pay a material cost of approximately £25
Upholstery Monday (evening) with Kat Lyons – Spring 2023
Every Monday from 18:30 to 21:30 (except during school holidays) - 17 April to 17 July
Students learn traditional upholstery (not modern – foam) by working on their own prized objects.
In this exciting course, Kat will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced upholsterers. All types of projects are possible everything from simple drop in seats to complex buttoning using only tradition techniques hair and stitched seats with webbing and springs.
We urge all students to send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school at least 2 weeks before the start of the term for cost evaluation. As in all craft he skill and experience level of the student will guide what is an acceptable project.
All base materials can be supplied by the school (although a charge may apply at the end of the course at a discounted price – an estimate of the material costs can be provided once a photo of the piece is received). The top cover can also be ordered through the tutor (students will receive a 10% discount on fabric orders.)
Tools will be provided by the tutor for the duration of the class however if students do want to purchase tools, they, can order them through the tutor at a discount.
Please note that as precautionary measure we suggest that everyone to wear mask in the school!
Class Dates (every Monday):
April: 17, 24
May: 15, 22
June: 5, 12, 19, 26
July: 3, 10, 17
Class Times: All classes start at 18:30 and end at 21:30
Price: £319 (Deposit: £100)
Booking: https://www.chairs-etc.com/book-online
Upholstery Monday (morning) with Kat Lyons – Spring 2023
Every Monday from 09:30 to 12:30 (except during school holidays) - 17 April to 17 July
Students learn traditional upholstery (not modern – foam) by working on their own prized objects.
In this exciting course, Kat will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced upholsterers. All types of projects are possible everything from simple drop in seats to complex buttoning using only tradition techniques hair and stitched seats with webbing and springs.
We urge all students to send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school at least 2 weeks before the start of the term for cost evaluation. As in all craft he skill and experience level of the student will guide what is an acceptable project.
All base materials can be supplied by the school (although a charge may apply at the end of the course at a discounted price – an estimate of the material costs can be provided once a photo of the piece is received). The top cover can also be ordered through the tutor (students will receive a 10% discount on fabric orders.)
Tools will be provided by the tutor for the duration of the class however if students do want to purchase tools, they, can order them through the tutor at a discount.
Please note that as precautionary measure we suggest that everyone to wear mask in the school!
Class Dates (every Monday):
April: 17, 24
May: 15, 22
June: 5, 12, 19, 26
July: 3, 10, 17
Class Times: All classes start at 09:30 and end at 12:30
Price: £319 (Deposit: £100)
Booking: https://www.chairs-etc.com/book-online
Upholstery Thursday (morning) with Kat Lyons – Spring 2023
Every Thursday from 09:30 to 12:30 (except during school holidays) - 20 April to 6 July
Students learn traditional upholstery (not modern – foam) by working on their own prized objects.
In this exciting course, Kat will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced upholsterers. All types of projects are possible everything from simple drop in seats to complex buttoning using only tradition techniques hair and stitched seats with webbing and springs.
We urge all students to send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school at least 2 weeks before the start of the term for cost evaluation. As in all craft he skill and experience level of the student will guide what is an acceptable project.
All base materials can be supplied by the school (although a charge may apply at the end of the course at a discounted price – an estimate of the material costs can be provided once a photo of the piece is received). The top cover can also be ordered through the tutor (students will receive a 10% discount on fabric orders.)
Tools will be provided by the tutor for the duration of the class however if students do want to purchase tools, they, can order them through the tutor at a discount.
Please note that as precautionary measure we suggest that everyone to wear mask in the school!
Class Dates (every Thursday):
April: 20, 27
May: 4, 11, 18, 25
June: 8, 15, 22, 29
July: 6
Class Times: All classes start at 09:30 and end at 12:30
Price: £319 (Deposit: £100)
Booking: https://www.chairs-etc.com/book-online
Upholstery Wednesday (morning) with Kat Lyons – Spring 2023
Every Wednesday from 09:30 to 12:30 (except during school holidays) - 19 April to 5 Jully
Students learn traditional upholstery (not modern – foam) by working on their own prized objects.
In this exciting course, Kat will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced upholsterers. All types of projects are possible everything from simple drop in seats to complex buttoning using only tradition techniques hair and stitched seats with webbing and springs.
We urge all students to send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school at least 2 weeks before the start of the term for cost evaluation. As in all craft he skill and experience level of the student will guide what is an acceptable project.
All base materials can be supplied by the school (although a charge may apply at the end of the course at a discounted price – an estimate of the material costs can be provided once a photo of the piece is received). The top cover can also be ordered through the tutor (students will receive a 10% discount on fabric orders.)
Tools will be provided by the tutor for the duration of the class however if students do want to purchase tools, they, can order them through the tutor at a discount.
Please note that as precautionary measure we suggest that everyone to wear mask in the school!
Class Dates (every Wednesday):
April: 19, 26
May: 3, 10, 17, 24
June: 7, 14, 21, 28
July: 5
Class Times: All classes start at 09:30 and end at 12:30
Price: £319 (Deposit: £100)
Booking: https://www.chairs-etc.com/book-online
Wood Carving Saturday – Spring 2023
Every OTHER Saturday from 9:30 to 16:30 (except during school holidays) - 15 April to 24 June
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):
April: 15
May: 13, 27
June: 10, 24
Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30
Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)
Please note: no refunds will be given if canceled 2 weeks or less before the class are scheduled to start.
Book Now - From £275.00Wood Carving Thursday Evening – Spring 2023
Every Thursday from 18:00 to 21:00 (except during school holidays) - 20 April to 29 June
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 canceled 2 weeks or less before the class are scheduled to start.
Class Dates (every Thursday):
April: 20, 27
May: 4, 11, 18, 25
June: 8, 15, 22, 29
Class Times: All classes start at 18:00 and end at 21:00
Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)
Book Now - From £275.00Wood Working for Young People – Spring 2023
Every Thursday from 16:00 to 18:00 (except during school holidays) - 20 April to 29 June
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.
Our primary courses are the very popular ‘metal work’ (which is jewellery making but for some reason boys do not like it when it is called jewellery making!) But we also have a series of wood working classes such as wood working (making things), pyrography (burning pictures in wood) and wood carving. Most importantly, we try to work with each individual student to all of them to 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. In the jewellery making … excuse me …metal working class students have made everything from a pencil holder to a ring with a stone – and everything in-between!
Class Dates (every Thursday):
April: 20, 27
May: 4, 11, 18, 25
June: 8, 15, 22, 29
Class Times: All classes start at 16:00 and end at 18:00
Price: £200 (Deposit: £100)
Book Now - From £200.00Wood Working with Roberto Pierro – Spring 2023
Every Tuesday from 18:00 to 21:00 (except during school holidays) - 18 April to 27 June
This course starts with an overview of common furniture woods and their qualities as well as the basic hand tools and how to sharpen them. Students will then be introduced to basic Wood Working techniques while each making a beautiful wooden box with a few options to suite all skill levels. Some of the skills students will be introduced to include: using a plane, using chisels to produce dovetail joints, turning, using a cabinet scraper among others. Finally students will try out different finishing techniques before choosing one to apply to their box.
Note the price does not include a £25 materials cost which is payable to the instructor on the first day of classes.
Please note: no refunds will be given if canceled 2 weeks or less before the class are scheduled to start, unless we are able to fill the slot with another student.
Class Dates (every Tuesday):
April: 18, 25
May: 2, 9, 16, 23
June: 6, 13, 20, 27
Class Times: All classes start at 18:00 and end at 21:00
Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)
Note: the price does not include a £25 materials cost which is payable to the instructor on the first day of classes.
Book Now - From £275.00Woodcarving Club (Tuesdays)
Every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 13:30 p.m. (except during school holidays) - 18 April to 29 Augustd
This club is for advanced carvers who shares experience and work on their own piece.
Class Dates (every Tuesday):
April: 18, 25
May: 2, 9, 16, 23
June: 6, 13, 20, 27
July: 4, 11, 18, 25
August: 1, 29
Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 13:30
Price: £10 per hour
Book Now - From £10.00