The Trug 16 June 24 (Sunday)
2024-06-16 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland
This is still a new one-day course. We have successfully trialled it with The Ramsgrange Mens Shed and we are happy to offer it now.
The Trug is a great beginners course. You will be learning to use the following tools, a jigsaw, a handplane, a tennon saw, a spokeshave, a battery drill, a battery screwdriver and the pillar drill. You may already be familiar with some or all of these, but if you are not, this is the perfect chance to come and learn safely and with the bonus of taking home the beautiful Trug.
Made from Pine, the Trug can be used to carry anything, vegetables from the garden, apples from the orchard, or your knitting around your house. It will be an addition in any home and can be used in lots of ways.
This is great opportunity to see the workshop, and meet the course instructor, and discover if other courses might appeal to you as well
Course Cost €115.00

Adirondack Chair Course 12 / 13 October 2024 ( Saturday / Sunday)
2024-10-12 09:00 - 2024-10-13 17:00
Two-Day Adirondack Chair Course.
This is a 2-day course (9.00 am to 5.00 pm each day). During the two days, you make the beautiful Adirondack chair. Using Scandinavian pine you will be building a chair that will last for many years and will be a favourite for all family members. With step-by-step instructions from a master craftsman, you will be learning how to use a variety of tools including a handsaw, hand plane, jigsaw, spokeshave, bevel, battery screw gun, wood chisel, measuring tape, and square.
You’ll be working in a fully equipped workshop, meeting some new people, as you work through the class together. You will be surprised at how much you will enjoy the process and taking home your chair will give you a great sense of achievement.
The class size is restricted to eight people, so each person will have plenty of room to work. The workshop is spacious and each person will work on their own bench.
As it’s a two-day course, you have the perfect chance to see some of Hook Peninsula and its spectacular beaches, historic sites, and visitor attractions. Take a day or two extra to enjoy the area.
Course Cost €280.00

Three Legged Stool 1 February 2025 (Saturday)
2025-02-01 09:00 - 17:00
This new one-day course is a great introduction to the woodworking workshop.
The stool is a straightforward project and is suitable for beginners or anybody who wishes to have a creative day in a workshop environment.
Facilitated by craftsman Tommy Kelly, you will be guided through the process using a range of woodworking tools, including a jigsaw, a spokeshave, a compass, a protractor, a Tennon cutter, a tennonsaw and woodchsiels.
You will complete a beautiful stool approximately 10inches in diameter and 10 inches high, and take it home to use as you wish.

Course Cost €110.00

Carving a Woodspirit 23 February 2025 ( Sunday)
2025-02-23 09:00 - 17:00
This is a wonderful introduction to the Workshop environment.
Carving the Woodspirit is one-day course. You will discover that it is a very hands-on experience, but not just your hands, your full attention will be engaged. You will be using carving chisels and a timber mallet, and your energy and imagination will be drawn in as you progress. Your own creativity will have space to develop, with careful guidance and plenty of encouragement from your tutor Tommy. The project is different for everybody who takes part because each finished piece is unique.
This is a great day out, you will enjoy learning a new skill or improve your carving if you have already tried it before. You will enjoy focusing your mind on the task and meeting a few new people and you will be surprised at what you can create.
Course Cost €110.00

Bird House Course 9 March 2025 (Sunday)
2025-03-09 09:00 - 17:00
Build a Beautiful Birdhouse in Stunning Redwood
This is a great one-day course for any time of year. This elegant birdhouse design in Irish Redwood will add character to any garden environment and has all the qualities to last well outside in our Irish weather.
It is designed with all the correct measurements to suit the birds and in building it you will use new tools that you may not have tried previously. No experience is necessary for this course, and the day spent in the workshop is relaxing enjoyable, and very rewarding.
When you join us to build your Birdhouse, you will also pick up new woodworking skills. We look forward to welcoming you to this course.
Course Cost €125.00

Freestanding Bird Table 12/13 April 2025 (Saturday/ Sunday)
2025-04-12 09:00 - 2025-04-13 17:00
Build a Freestanding Bird Table
This is a new two-day course. We recently trialled it with the Ramsgrange Mens-shed and it received a thumbs up, so we are ready to offer it now as a new Woodworking Course
The Bird Table is constructed in two different timbers, Scandinavian Pine and Redwood. The overall height is over 6ft. The table can be removed for transport in a car.
This is the perfect piece to have for your winter garden if you want to provide feed for the garden birds. As it is freestanding it will work on a patio, in a garden or in any type of outdoor space.
Course Cost €260.00
