Introduction to Carpentry - Part-Time

Learn new skills, from Workshop Health and Safety to the basics of tool maintenance, timber joints, and fixing to both timber and masonry. Combine these new and exciting skills, to create a timber project.

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Course Video - Part-time and Evening Courses

Course Description
We will have all the tools, materials and ideas ready and waiting for you, or feel free to let the creative juices flow! Well start small working towards producing timber joints before producing your mini project to take home!

Try your hand at:
- Tool Identification
- Tool maintenance
- Fixing and fitting (to masonry & timber)
- Producing timber joints
What could I make? Exactly what you'll be working on is to be confirmed but you could make a boot remover, planters or a bird box!

What personal protective equipment will I need?
- Steel toe cap boots (we may be able to lend these to you subject to size availability; we'll follow up with you after you book)
- Safety glasses (loaned from the college)
Entry Requirements
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Steel toe cap boots (possible college loan, subject to size availability, please request when booking course)
- Safety glasses (college loan)
Course Length

How long is this course?

5 weeks

When does this course start?

28/05/2026

How many hours / days per week is this course?

This course will run each Thursday evening from 6pm - 8pm for five weeks.

Course Fees

Age	Cost
Course fee	£50

Fee information

Please note the information on this page was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change due to factors beyond our control.

Additional Information

What qualification will I achieve?

You won't gain a qualification for studying this course but you will get an understanding of some of the basic skills involved in carpentry and joinery!