Woodwork courses in Ireland

Well-known sculptor Conleth Gent is running a woodcarving course for two hours per day, one day a week, over a five-week period. The course is based in the Trinity Botanic Gardens at Dartry, Dublin 6 (nearest Luas Station, Milltown). The main focus is on creativity and individuality and nurturing it through the medium of woodcarving. All abilities…

Gain in-depth knowledge of the important procedures and practices in modern carpentry with this free carpentry course. This free online Diploma in Carpentry course will show you how carpentry has evolved to incorporate improved building materials and construction methods over the years. Having a sound knowledge of carpentry tools, materials, and building methods is highly…

Learn to carve wood in relief and make projects with this wonderfully satisfying craft. All tools supplied.  There will be a materials fee of €20 payable directly to the teacher. To view more information and to enrol follow the link: Introduction to Wood Carving A

This 10-week Wood Carving and Woodcraft course is available in September and in January. Students will work with a variety of wood to produce small projects suitable to their skill and experience. No previous experience in Woodworking necessary. Suitable for all ages. Course is delivered by qualified Woodwork instructor.  Materials and tools supplied.

Learn the ancient art of woodcarving. This course is project based and will cover the fundamentals of woodcarving. Participants will be tutored in the skills of both relief carving and carving in the round. The course will also cover the proper and safe use of woodcarving tools, holding work, sharpening of tools and finishing. Tools…

Develop the basic skills of woodcarving and tool care in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Tools can be provided.

This programme is suitable for those who wish to equip themselves with the knowledge, skill and competence to use woodwork tools and equipment safely and to plan, design and carry out basic woodcraft assignments.

WOODTURNING (Beginners) Learn all you need to know to start or improve your woodturning. No experience necessary, just a love of wood. Participants will make 2 major projects. €25 extra for specialist timber to be used. www.hartstown-cep.com

This Woodturning class provided by GTI runs on Monday evenings. Woodturning is hands on skill, which must be done with patience and finesse. Woodturning evening classes are delivered by Galway Technical Institute on Monday nights. Currently the times are either between 5:30-7:00pm or 7:30-9:00pm. Woodturning is a suitable course to take if you like working…

WOODTURNING (Intermediate/Advanced) Participants must be confident with lathe and tools and have completed at least one beginners course. €25 extra for specialist timber to be used. www.hartstown-cep.com

Over this ten week Woodwork course learn all the basic skills of working with wood. Become familiar with the tools and techniques required to produce at least one project that you can proudly display in your home. Working with natural materials is therapeutic and making something with your own two hands is a real esteem…

Woodwork   Course Description: This course is suitable for beginners to intermediate skill sets in woodwork. This woodwork course teaches the correct and safe use of woodworking hand tools. The participants will learn how to mark our pieces accurately and how to get the most out of hand tools, just as the true masters do!…

These classes are Woodwork and Joinery for beginners and will see participants successfully craft a solid wood piece of furniture using traditional jointing skills and finishing techniques such as oils, stains and varnishes. No prior knowledge or skillset is required to produce a project you can use in your home. Materials not included.  

Hand craft a solid wood piece of furniture using traditional jointing skills and finishing techniques. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITH WOOD IS  NOT REQUIRED.  Materials NOT included. 

Develop an understanding of basic hand and small Woodwork machinery tools.  Learn to design & make your own project in this Woodwork course.

Develop an understanding of basic hand and small machinery tools during this Woodwork course.  Learn to design & make your own project.

This Woodwork course is designed for students wishing to further develop their hand tool skills and knowledge on from the beginner stage. It is also for those that have an interest in learning to make the different wood joints and crafting and use of same. As a means to improve their problem-solving capabilities, students will…

This practical based course is designed for the absolute beginner and will deal with the use of tools and the making of basic wood joints. Each student will progress to complete a project to take home. Basic materials are provided.

This is a follow on class for those students who have completed the Woodwork Improvers 2 with Stuart