Bevel Woodworking School

Celtic Carving Course 22nd April 2023
2023-04-22 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland
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

Bird House Course 23rd April 2023
2023-04-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland
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 in 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 and 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

Adirondack Chair Course 13th and 14th May 2023
2023-05-13 09:00 - 2023-05-14 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland
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

Sun Chair Course 27-28th May 2023
2023-05-27 09:00 - 2023-05-28 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Two-Day Sun Chair Course.
This Chair differs slightly in design from the traditional Adirondack Chair. The seat position is more upright, which makes it easier to sit into and get out of, and the back has a circular shape. They look great together in a garden or on a patio !
This is a 2-day course (9.00 am to 5.00 pm each day). During the two days, you make the beautiful Sun 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, to ensure physical distancing. 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

Adirondack Chair Course 2nd and 3rd June 2023 (Fri/Sat)
2023-06-02 09:00 - 2023-06-03 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Carving a Woodspirit Saturday 17/06/2023
2023-06-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland
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, meeting a few new people and you will be surprised at what you can create.
Course Cost €100.00

Scandinavian Pine Lounger 1-2/07/2023 (Saturday/Sunday)
2023-07-01 09:00 - 2023-07-02 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Two-Day Scandinavian Pine Lounger Course.
This is a 2-day course (9.00 am to 5.00 pm each day). During the two days, you make the beautiful Lounger chair. Led by mastercraftsman Tommy, you will be guided through the process using a variety of tools. Handsaws, hand planes, spokeshave, jigsaw, square, measuring tape, battery screwgun, drill, and wood chisel. All these hand tools will be part of the process and you will learn to use them as you go along.
If you are unfamiliar with any of these tools, rest assured, as Tommy will demonstrate and explain how to use each one safely before you begin.
At the end of day 2, you will be taking home your own Lounger, and deciding the best spot for it. You will also be taking home some new skills with hand tools and plenty of inspiration about what to try next.
The group size is restricted to 8 people, and the workshop is very spacious. Each person will work on their own workbench using their own set of tools.
Course Cost €280.00

Adirondack Chair Course 28th and 29th July 2023 (Fri/Sat)
2023-07-28 09:00 - 2023-07-29 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Celtic Carving Course 5th August 2023
2023-08-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

***New Course*** The Trug 6 August 2023
2023-08-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland
The is a brand 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 23/24 September (Sat/Sun)
2023-09-23 09:00 - 2023-09-24 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Workbench Course 7-8 October 2023 (Sat/Sun)
2023-10-07 09:00 - 2023-10-08 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Two Day Workbench Course
Would you like to have your own workbench, to enable you to work in your own 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 variables in size will be allowed. Some experience is necessary for this course. Material cost is all included with the exception of the vice. The cost of the vice is not included, but you can purchase your own 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

***New Course*** The Trug 22 October 2023
2023-10-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland
This is a brand 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 02/03 December (Sat/Sun)
2023-12-02 09:00 - 2023-12-03 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Bird House Course 09 December 23 (Saturday)
2023-12-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland
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

Carving a Woodspirit Saturday 13/01/2024
2024-01-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland
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

Adirondack Chair Course 27/28 January (Sat/Sun)
2024-01-27 09:00 - 2024-01-28 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Freestanding Bird Table 10-11/02/2024 (Saturday/Sunday)
2024-02-10 09:00 - 2024-02-11 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland
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

Tool Sharpening and Tuning Saturday 24 February 2024
2024-02-24 09:00 - 17:00 | 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.
Most tools when purchased new are not fit for use and need the grinding angle to be corrected and other adjustments to be made.
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 €90.00

***New Course*** The Trug Sunday 25 February 2024
2024-02-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Adirondack Chair Course 9/10 March (Sat/Sun)
2024-03-09 09:00 - 2024-03-10 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Workbench Course 29/30 March 2024 (Fri / Sat)
2024-03-29 - 2024-03-30 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland
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 own 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 variables in size will be allowed. Some experience is necessary for this course. Material cost is all included with the exception of the vice. The cost of the vice is not included, but you can purchase your own 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

Adirondack Chair Course 6/7 April (Sat/Sun)
2024-04-06 09:00 - 2024-04-07 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

***New*** Spoon Carving Course 20 April 24 (Saturday)
2024-04-20 09:00 - 17:00
Carving a Wooden Spoon
This is on of the very special days at Bevel Woodworking School, and its been a while since we ran this course, so now is your opprotunity to book your place
The humble wooden spoon, treat yourself to this unique day out.
Demonstrated step-by-step sample spoons are there to guide you through each stage. the timber you will use is sycamore, cherry, or walnut, and the hand tools you will be using are carving chisels, spokeshave, coping saw and panel saw. You will take home a spoon you have crafted yourself. That spoon will take its place in your kitchen and be a reminder of this special day.
If you have already carved a spoon with us, you now have an opportunity to carve a more complex spoon, as the day is designed to suit different skill levels.
“The expert in anything was once a beginner”
Course Cost €100.00

Bird House Course 21 April 24 (Sunday)
2024-04-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Adirondack Chair Course 3/4 May (Friday/ Saturday)
2024-05-03 09:00 - 2024-05-04 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Adirondack Chair Course 8/9 June (Saturday/ Sunday)
2024-06-08 09:00 - 2024-06-09 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Celtic Carving Course 15 June 24 (Saturday)
2024-06-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

The Trug 16 June 24 (Sunday)
2024-06-16 09:00 - 17:00 | 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 28/29 June (Friday / Saturday)
2024-06-28 09:00 - 2024-06-29 17:00 | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Two-Day Adirondack Chair Course. ****(Note this course runs on Friday/Saturday)
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
