Bevel Woodworking School

Bird House Course 17/10/2020
2020-10-17 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Build a Beautiful Birdhouse in Stunning Redwood
This is a perfect one day course for any time of year, but especially just as Spring arrives and the birds start to build their nests.
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.

Carving a Woodspirit 16/10/2020
2020-10-16 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 you will be surprised at what you can create.

Adirondack Chair Course 08-09/10/2020
2020-10-08 09:00 - 2020-10-09 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 six 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.

Adirondack Chair Course 03-04/10/2020
2020-10-03 09:00 - 2020-10-04 17:00

**New Course** Scandinavian Pine Lounger 26-27/09/2020
2020-09-26 09:00 - 2020-09-27 17:00
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 handtools 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 5 people, and the workshop is very spacious. Each person will work on their own workbench using their own set of tools.

Adirondack Chair Course 12/09/2020
2020-09-12 09:00 - 2020-09-13 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 five 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.

Carving a Woodspirit 07/09/2020
2020-09-07 09:00 - 17:00

Marquetry Course 05/09/2020
2020-09-05 09:00 - 17:00
Marquetry Course.
This is a one day course which we have run many times with some local groups, and we are happy to offer it now as part of our regular schedule. Marquetry is the ancient art of combining different timber veneers together to create a design or a picture. We have a number of templates we can work with to create your first marquetry picture and the exciting part is, once you can master the technique, the possibilities are endless.
It doesn’t matter if you consider yourself artistic or not, this is a relaxing and rewarding type of woodwork and we invite you to come to try it for yourself
We will be using a range of veneers, including walnut, cherry, beech, birch and oak and you can choose from a range of designs for your first Marquetry project.

**New Course** Scandinavian Pine Lounger 29-30/08/2020
2020-08-29 09:00 - 2020-08-30 17:00
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, in time to enjoy for the summer months. 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 woodchisel. All these handtools 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.

Carving a Woodspirit 19/08/2020
2020-08-19 09:00 - 17:00

Bird House Course 15/08/2020
2020-08-15 09:00 - 17:00

Adirondack Chair Course 8-9/08/2020
2020-08-08 09:00 - 2020-08-09 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. 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.
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.
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. Tag on a day or two and enjoy St Patricks Day.

**New Course** Scandinavian Pine Lounger 04/04/2020
2020-04-04 09:00 - 2020-04-05 17:00

Bird House Course 29/03/2020
2020-03-29 09:00 - 17:00

Carving a Woodspirit 28/03/2020
2020-03-28 09:00 - 17:00

Wood Carving 21/03/2020
2020-03-21 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 which requires practice and lots of people choose to repeat the day as there are many different carving options.
The workshop is cosy, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the kettle is always boiled.
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.

Adirondack Chair Course 14/03/2020
2020-03-14 09:00 - 2020-03-15 17:00

Marquetry Course 07/03/2020
2020-03-07 09:00 - 17:00
Marquetry Course
This is a new one day course which we have run a few times with some local groups, and we are happy to offer it now as part of our schedule. Marquetry is the ancient art of combining different timber veneers together to create a design or a picture. We have a number of templates we can work with to create your first marquetry picture and the exciting part is, once you can master the technique, the possibilities are endless.
It doesn’t matter if you consider yourself artistic or not, this is a relaxing and rewarding type of woodwork and we invite you to come to try it for yourself
We will be using a range of veneers, including walnut, cherry, beech, birch and oak and you can choose from a range of designs for your first Marquetry project.

Workbench Course 29/02/2020
2020-02-29 09:00 - 2020-03-01 17:00
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 a 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.

Adirondack Chair Course 15/02/2020
2020-02-15 09:00 - 2020-02-16 17:00
Two Day Adirondack Chair Course
This is a 2 day course (9am to 5pm 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. 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.
Working in a fully equipped workshop, meeting a few new people as you work through the class together. You may surprise even yourself at how much you will enjoy the process and taking home your chair will give you a great sense of achievement.
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.

Tool Sharpening and Tuning 09/02/2020
2020-02-09 09:00 - 17:00
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 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.

Carving a Woodspirit 08/02/2020
2020-02-08 09:00 - 17:00

Bird House Course 19/01/2020
2020-01-19 09:00 - 17:00

Wood Carving 18/01/2020
2020-01-18 09:00 - 17:00

Adirondack Chair Course 09/01/2020 *Note Thurs/Fri Course *
2020-01-09 09:00 - 2020-01-10 17:00
Two Day Adirondack Chair Course (Thursday /Friday)
This is a 2 day course (9am to 5pm 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. 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.
Working in a fully equipped workshop, meeting a few new people as you work through the class together. You may surprise yourself at how much you will enjoy the process and taking home your chair will give you a great sense of achievement.
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.
This course was originally scheduled for Sat/Sun 11th/12th Jan, but we have rescheduled to facilate another booking.

Tool Sharpening and Tuning 23/11/2019
2019-11-23 09:00 - 17:00

Adirondack Chair Course 16/11/2019
2019-11-16 09:00 - 2019-11-17 17:00

Bird House Course 02/11/2019
2019-11-02 09:00 - 17:00
Build a Beautiful Birdhouse in Stunning Redwood
This is a perfect one day course for any time of year, not just as Spring arrives and the birds start to build their nests.
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.

Adirondack Chair Course 19/10/2019
2019-10-19 08:00 - 2019-10-20 17:00

Mackintosh Chair 12/10/2019
2019-10-12 09:00 - 2019-10-13 17:00
The world-renowned Argyle Chair was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1897 for tearooms in Glasgow
This two-day course aims to make cabinet making accessible to everybody. If you have already done a course with Bevel Woodworking School it will be an advantage, but it is not a necessity, it’s only necessary that it appeals to you.
The classic Mortice and Tenon joint is the mainstay of this chair and you will be using a morticer to assist you in the assembly. You will also be using the hand plane, block plane, tenon saw, jigsaw, spokeshave, chisels, bobbin sander and more.
You will make your chair from solid Beech specially prepared for this project and you will take home your very own Mackintosh Chair, crafted by you, which will become a family Heirloom
The upholstery and finish will not be included in the two days, but a seat blank is included which you can have upholstered to suit your own decor.
