Basic Carpentry and Joinery

This is an introductory course for people wishing to learn some basic skills in carpentry and joinery with the guidance of an experienced teacher.  

No formal qualifications are required, however a keen interest in Carpentry & Joinery and an eye for detail would be advantageous.

The course will be workshop-based with tools and materials provided. Training on power tools and workshop equipment will be given as necessary. You will work on a project of your choice learning the skills required to create wooden frames, shelves, doors or units or items for the home such as toy boxes, jewellery boxes or bird boxes all with expert guidance. More ambitious projects can be discussed with the course tutor at the start of the course.

Please equip yourself with suitable clothing including sturdy footwear, a pencil and a tape measure.

If you meet the entry requirements for this course, please use the Register my Interest or Enrol button or contact Part-time Admissions at 01743 653333 to organise enrolment. If you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our advice events, ring Part-time Admissions on 01743 653333, use our live chat facility, or email parttimecourses@scg.ac.uk