Bevel Woodworking School

Tool Sharpening and Tuning Friday 2nd August 2024
2024-08-02 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland
One-Day Tool Tune-Up
This course is designed to show you how to sharpen and fine-tune your own woodwork tools.
It is relevant for brand-new and used tools.
Many tools when purchased new may need the grinding angle to be corrected and other adjustments to be made. Learning how to do this will ensure your tools will remain in top condition for years of use, and will allow you to bring older tools back to life.
We will focus on flat and carving woodworking chisels, also a range of hand planes and the spokeshave. You are welcome to bring along your own Work-working Tools on the day to sharpen and tune.
The course will facilitate you using a number of different sharpening methods, which will include the electric waterstone, the oilstone, the diamond stone and the leather strop. You will also learn how to maintain each of the sharpening tools, so that you can maintain your own tools at home.
Note:this course is not suitable for gardening tools.
Course Cost €100.00

Carving a Woodspirit Saturday 03/08/2024
2024-08-03 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 €100.00

Carving a Woodspirit 16 November 2024 ( Saturday )
2024-11-16 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

Adirondack Chair Course 18/19 January 2025 (Saturday / Sunday)
2025-01-18 09:00 - 2025-01-19 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

Celtic Carving Course 2 February 2025 (Sunday)
2025-02-02 09:00 - 17:00
One Day Wood Carving
Come and share a wonderful day with a group of novice carvers. This one-day course is perfect for complete beginners. Wood carving is a skill that requires practice and lots of people choose to repeat the day as there are many different carving options.
The workshop is airy and ventilated and the atmosphere is relaxed.
Using sharp wood chisels and a timber mallet from your own tool cabinet, you will be working at your own spacious workbench and will learn various techniques while creating a two-dimensional piece in lime wood.
The process is enjoyable and the results are always surprising!
Consider this as part of a weekend or day out to the historic Hook Peninsula.

Course Cost €100.00

The Trug 22 February 2025 (Sunday)
2025-02-22 09:00 - 17:00
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

Carving a Woodspirit 23 February 2025 ( Sunday)
2025-02-23 09:00 - 17:00

Workbench Course 14/15 March 2025 (Friday/ Saturday)
2025-03-14 09:00 - 2025-03-15 17:00
Two-Day Workbench Course ***(Note it takes place on Friday /Saturday)
Would you like to have your own workbench, to enable you to work in your work area, at your own pace and undisturbed? If your answer is yes, then maybe this is the right opportunity for you to get the most important piece of equipment in place.
This is a two-day course in which you will construct your own workbench from 90mm x 90mm timber with 225mm x 60mm planks in the top. Some experience is necessary for this course.
Bench Size Information:
Some variables in size will be available, the standard bench length for the course is 5ft 6in long.You can choose a shorter length if required to suit your work space. If you require a bench longer than 5ft 6in, that will incur an additional material cost. Please provide bench length required for a quote for additional cost. Maximum bench length available is 7ft long.
Vice Information:
The cost of the vice is not included, however you can purchase your own vice and fit it to the bench on the course.
If you need some advice on what vice to purchase please ask, and we will guide you. You will complete a piece that will enable you to undertake your own woodwork projects in your own workspace.

Course Cost €500.00

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

Carving a Woodspirit 24 May 2025 ( Saturday)
2025-05-24 09:00 - 17:00

Three Legged Stool 7 June 2025 (Saturday)
2025-06-07 09:00 - 17:00
Making a Three-legged Stool
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 tennon saw and wood chisels.
You will complete a beautiful stool approximately 10 inches in diameter and 10 inches high, and take it home to use as you wish.

Course Cost €110.00

Adirondack Chair Course 14-15 June 2025 (Saturday / Sunday)
2025-06-14 - 2025-06-15

The Trug 28 June 2025 (Saturday)
2025-06-28 09:00 - 17:00
Making A Trug
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

Carving a Woodspirit 2 August 2025 ( Saturday )
2025-08-02
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.
Total Course Cost €110.00
The booking Deposit is 50%, balance payable when you attend.

Adirondack Chair Course 30-31 August 2025 (Saturday / Sunday)
2025-08-30 - 2025-08-31
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.
Total Course Cost €280.00
The booking Deposit is 50%, balance payable when you attend.

Workbench Course 1- 2 November 2025 (Saturday/ Sunday)
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02
Two-Day Workbench Course
Would you like to have your own workbench, to enable you to work in your work area, at your own pace and undisturbed? If your answer is yes, then maybe this is the right opportunity for you to get the most important piece of equipment in place.
This is a two-day course in which you will construct your own workbench from 90mm x 90mm timber with 225mm x 60mm planks in the top. Some experience is necessary for this course.
Bench Size Information:
Some variables in size will be available, the standard bench length for the course is 5ft 6in long.You can choose a shorter length if required to suit your work space. If you require a bench longer than 5ft 6in, that will incur an additional material cost. Please provide bench length required for a quote for additional cost. Maximum bench length available is 7ft long.
Vice Information:
The cost of the vice is not included, however you can purchase your own vice and fit it to the bench on the course.
If you need some advice on what vice to purchase please ask, and we will guide you. You will complete a piece that will enable you to undertake your own woodwork projects in your own workspace.

Course Cost €500.00
