Venue: Pixmore Business Centre, Letchworth

Carpentry for Beginners - Postponed please contact for future date

Time: 10.00am - 4.30pm

Course Description

A practical introduction to carpentry, focusing on the tools, techniques and skills needed to tackle common carpentry jobs around the home.

This one day workshop is designed for beginners looking to develop practical carpentry skills, as well as those with some experience who would like to improve their confidence, accuracy and understanding of professional carpentry techniques.

You will be guided through a range of practical exercises covering doors, hinges, skirting board and architrave. You’ll learn how to measure, mark out, cut and fix materials correctly, while gaining an understanding of the techniques professional carpenters use to achieve accurate and neat results.

Over the course of the day, you will be introduced to:

Doors – hinges, latches and handles
Learn the essential techniques involved in fitting an internal door, from measuring and trimming the door through to fitting hinges, latches and handles.

Recessing, fitting and replacing door hinges
Learn how to accurately mark out hinge positions, use a chisel correctly and chop a hinge recess to the correct depth. You’ll also be introduced to using a router and hinge template as a faster professional method.

Achieving accurate door gaps and adjustments
Understand how to achieve consistent gaps around a door and learn some of the basic adjustments that can be made when a door catches or doesn't close correctly.

Skirting board – measuring, cutting and fitting
Learn how to accurately measure and cut skirting, including internal and external joints, different fixing techniques and dealing with uneven walls.

Mitre or scribe?
Understand the difference between mitred and scribed internal corners, when each technique should be used and how to achieve a neat, professional-looking joint.

Architrave
Learn how to measure, mark out and cut architrave around a door opening, including 45° mitre joints, joining the head and legs and fixing the finished assembly.

Throughout the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to use a range of traditional hand tools and modern power tools, with guidance on how and when each technique can be used.

This is a hands-on workshop with small groups and plenty of individual tuition, designed to give you practical experience rather than simply watching demonstrations.

No previous carpentry experience is required.

Price includes all materials, use of tools and equipment, and refreshments throughout the day.

Venue: Pixmore Business Centre, Letchworth

Taster Day - Saturday 31st October 2026

Time: 10.00am - 4.30pm

Course Description

A hands on taste of woodworking, focusing on tools, technique and simple joinery in a relaxed workshop setting.

This one day workshop is designed as a practical introduction to woodworking, suited to those starting out as well as more experienced DIY enthusiasts looking to improve their hand skills and build confidence with hand tools.

Working in a small group, you will be guided through the fundamentals of measuring, marking and cutting timber, while gaining an understanding of how simple joinery is used in furniture making.

Over the course of the day, you will be introduced to:

Accurate measuring and marking
Learn how to set out your work properly using simple tools and techniques that form the foundation of all good woodworking.

Posture and body positioning
Learn how to work comfortably and safely at the bench, using your body effectively to improve control and reduce fatigue.

Hand saw techniques
Develop control and accuracy when cutting, with a focus on clean, straight cuts using lightweight hand saws.

Chisel work and joint refinement
Understand how to remove waste cleanly and refine joints so they fit correctly and hold together with strength and precision.

Basic joinery
Explore simple joints such as lap joints and bridles, and understand how they are used in furniture and everyday woodworking.

This workshop is a great first step into woodworking, and should it spark your interest to take things further, the next step is our Intro to Woodworking: Build a Joinery Frame workshop, where you can develop your hand skills and apply them to a more involved project.

Price includes all materials, use of tools and equipment, and refreshments throughout the day.

Bespoke Woodworking Workshops - Contact for more info

Alongside our scheduled workshops, Sawco Studio also offers bespoke sessions tailored to your individual interests, projects or skill level.

Whether you have a specific piece of furniture you intend to upcycle, want to build confidence using power tools in a safe environment, or are simply looking for a more flexible, personalised learning experience, these sessions are tailored around you.

You might want to:

• Upcycle a piece of furniture

• work towards making a specific item

• build confidence with power tools

• focus on joinery and hand skills

• or develop an idea you have been meaning to explore

Sessions can be arranged on a one-to-one basis or in small private groups, allowing for a more focused and supportive environment.

Where appropriate, we can also incorporate reclaimed or existing timber into your project, helping you make use of materials you already have or would like to repurpose.

If you would like to discuss a bespoke workshop, feel free to get in touch and we can shape something that works for you.