Discover the Possibilities and Joy of Working with Wood
Whether you want to create something new, repair something old, give tired furniture a new lease of life, or transform unwanted timber into something useful and beautiful, Tom Roche’s Wild Woodwork Classes are a great place to start.
These practical, hands-on workshops are designed to give people of all ages - from 9 to 99 the basic woodworking skills, confidence and encouragement to turn their ideas into reality. You don’t need previous woodworking experience — just curiosity, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
MAKE - REPAIR - UPCYCLE - REPURPOSE
At the heart of the project is a simple idea: wood is too valuable to waste. By learning how to MAKE, REPAIR, REPURPOSE and UPCYCLE, participants discover that working with wood is not only creative and rewarding, but also an important way of extending the life of the things we already have.
Tom’s Wild Woodwork Classes bring together Head, Heart and Hands — learning practical skills, developing creativity and experiencing the satisfaction that comes from making and restoring something yourself.
There is something for every generation at Tom’s Wild Woodwork Classes.
MAKE • REPAIR • REPURPOSE • UPCYCLE
Book your place today — you’ll be glad you did.
The Value of Repairing
Give It Another Chance: The Value of Repairing Wooden Furniture.
When a wooden chair becomes loose, a table gets scratched or a drawer stops working properly, our first reaction should not be to throw it away.
Our first question should be: Can it be repaired? MORE...
The importance of Upcycling
Every year, perfectly usable wooden furniture is discarded simply because it is old, damaged or no longer fashionable. But what if, instead of seeing unwanted furniture as waste, we saw it as an opportunity?
Our first question should be: Can it be upcycled? MORE...
The Value of Repurposing
Do you have a well-made item of furniture that you like but find it no longer serves your purpose? Before throwing an old wooden chair, table, cabinet or chest of drawers away, ask one simple question:
Our first question should be:Could this be repurposed? MORE...