Course: Make a Cupboard
Duration: 12 half-days 2pm – 5pm or 6 days 10am – 5pm Wednesdays
Cost: £780 (includes VAT)
Next start date: See table below for next start dates.
Suitable for: Absolute beginners. No prior experience in woodworking or woodcarving is required for this course.
About: Learn classic joints, such as a mortice and tenon and dovetails, over the course of several weeks as you learn to make a lovely hinged, panelled door cabinet.
If you hanker after a really useful item to take home with you, this versatile cabinet is an amazing piece of joinery to learn how to make. Made from seasoned pine, this classic project will teach you how to make an accurate wood frame, with a hinged, paneled door. The completed cabinet is 435mmH x 300mmW x 140mmD.
You will have the opportunity of learning classic joints, such as a mortice and tenon and dovetails, as you build your skills week by week. You will use measuring and marking tools, hand tools, including chisels, smoothing, plough and rebate planes.
Over 6 or 12 weeks, we will cover many aspects of traditional joinery tuition. This content rich class will suit everybody who wants to learn a lot in a short time.
Len Conway, a very experienced craftsperson and tutor will explain each part of the process and instil lifelong good habits as well as tips for improving accuracy if you have some woodwork experience.
The use of all tools and materials is included.
Len Conway
Len Conway has over forty years of experience in further education. He has taught carpentry, Joinery and multi skills to a high level. His interests include music, architecture, art, mountain walking and boating.
General Information
You will receive a courtesy reminder by email 1-2 days before the workshop/course begins.
Refreshments
Coffee, tea and biscuits are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you or visit a nearby venue to purchase food.
Access
If you have any specific access or special needs, please contact us confidentially in advance by email info@thegoodlifecentre.co.uk. There is a small step to the entrance, and the toilet is on the ground floor.
All sewing workshops and occasionally lampshade making, tassel making and bookbinding workshops are located on the second floor. There is no lift access.
Refunds and cancellations
Please refer to our terms & conditions below.
Disclaimer
The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, The Goodlife Centre reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.
Terms & Conditions
| Start day | Date | Start time | End time | Course name | Course length | Price | Good to Know | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 16/09/2026 | 10:00 | 17:00 | INTRO TO WOODWORK - MAKE A CUPBOARD | 6 weeks | £780.00 GBP | Make a small cupboard | Details |
