Bevel Woodworking School

Freestanding Bird Table 25-26/02/2023 (Saturday/Sunday)
2023-02-25 09:00 - 2023-02-26 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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

Scandinavian Pine Lounger 11-12/02/2023 (Saturday/Sunday)
2023-02-11 09:00 - 2023-02-12 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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

Carving a Woodspirit Sunday 29/01/2023
2023-01-29 | 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

Carving a Woodspirit Saturday 28/01/2023
2023-01-28 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Adirondack Chair Course 14-15/01/2023 (Sat/Sun)
2023-01-14 09:00 - 2023-01-15 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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

Bird House Course 27/11/2022 (Sunday)
2022-11-27 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 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 19-20/11/2022 (Sat/Sun)
2022-11-19 09:00 - 2022-11-20 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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, 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

Freestanding Bird Table 22-23/10/2022 (Saturday/Sunday)
2022-10-22 09:00 - 2022-10-23 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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 as winter approaches and you want to provide feed for the garden birds. As it is freestanding it will work on a patio, in a garden or any type of outdoor space.
Course Cost €260.00

Adirondack Chair Course 8-9/10/2022 (Sat/Sun)
2022-10-08 09:00 - 2022-10-09 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Adirondack Chair Course 11-12/09/2021
2022-09-17 00:00 (Europe/Dublin)
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, 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 €260.00

Adirondack Chair Course 27-28/08/2022 (Sat/Sun)
2022-08-27 09:00 - 2022-08-28 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Adirondack Chair Course 19-20/08/2022 (Fri/Sat)
2022-08-19 09:00 - 2022-08-20 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Sun Chair Course 13-14/08/2022 (Sat/Sun)
2022-08-13 09:00 - 2022-08-14 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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

Cherrywood Side Table 29-30/07/2022 (Fri/Sat)
2022-07-29 09:00 - 2022-07-30 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Two Day Course to Build a Cherry Side Table
Cabinetmaking is to the fore with this two-day course. Working in Cherry timber, you will learn a process which can be applied to a table of any size.
You will learn how to edge match the boards for your tabletop, how to join the rails into the legs, and how to assemble the table. The table will be ready for a finish at home with your choice of wax, oil, etc. Tommy will advise on various options to suit your own taste and requirements.
At the end of the two days, you will leave the workshop having completed a beautiful hardwood table. A versatile piece which can be used in any room of your house.
For this course, some experience is recommended but not compulsory.
Course Cost €300.00

Bird House Course 23/07/2022 (Saturday)
2022-07-23 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 great one-day course for any time of year, and now is the perfect time as the birds prepare to build and nest.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 16-17/07/2022 (Sat/Sun)
2022-07-16 09:00 - 2022-07-17 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

**** New**** Kitchen Bench Saturday 09/07/2022
2022-07-09 09:00 - 2022-07-10 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland
One and Half Day Kitchen Bench Course
This is a new course, in which you will make an indoor 4ft long Bench to sit on. The bench will incorporate mortice and tennon joints. The tools you will be using include a square, a marking guage, a pillar drill, tennon saw, coping saw, a variety of planes, chisels and morticer.
You can relax knowing that you will helped right through the process making your own bench. There will be demonstrations and step by step instruction from Tommy, who has 10 years experience of running the school under his belt.
The course will be the full day Saturday (9.00am to 5.00pm) and half day Sunday (9.00am to 1.00pm), finishing at lunchtime. You will be free then to make the most of your visit to Hook Peninsula and plan something for Sunday afternoon.
No experience is necessary.
Course Cost €200.00

Carving a Woodspirit Saturday 02/07/2022
2022-07-02 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Workbench Course 24-25/06/2022 (Fri/Sat)
2022-06-24 09:00 - 2022-06-25 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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 €480.00

Adirondack Chair Course 18-19/06/2022 (Sat/Sun)
2022-06-18 09:00 - 2022-06-19 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Celtic Carving 11/06/2022 (Saturday)
2022-06-11 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

Scandinavian Pine Lounger 4-5/06/2022 (Sat/Sun)
2022-06-04 09:00 - 2022-06-05 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

****New**** Sun Chair Course 15-16/04/2022 (Fri / Sat)
2022-04-15 09:00 - 2022-04-16 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Adirondack Chair Course 1-2/04/2022 (Fri/Sat)
2022-04-01 09:00 - 2022-04-02 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Bird House Course 19/03/2022 (Saturday)
2022-03-19 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Adirondack Chair Course 12-13/03/2022 (Sat/Sun)
2022-03-12 09:00 - 2022-03-13 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bevel Woodworking School, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Tool Sharpening and Tuning 05/03/2022
2022-03-05 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.
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

Adirondack Chair Course 25-26/02/2022 (Fri/Sat)
2022-02-25 09:00 - 2022-02-26 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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, 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 €260.00

Bird House Course 20/02/2022 (Sunday)
2022-02-20 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. 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

Carving a Woodspirit 18/02/2022
2022-02-18 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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 you will be surprised at what you can create.
Course Cost €100.00
