Woodwork for Beginners - Step Stool Workshop

Create your own functional wooden stool, finished with traditional shellac.

What you’ll learn
- How to measure, mark, and cut accurate joints
- A mix of basic and advanced hand-tool techniques
- Safe and effective use of hand tools and simple power tools
- Finishing with shellac to achieve a smooth, professional look

What you’ll make
- A one-of-a-kind stool for yourself, or as a gift
- Opportunities to add personal flair with different wood combinations and finishes

Tools/materials required
- All tools provided
- All materials included
- Students may bring their own hand tools if they prefer

Clothing & Safety
- No loose or long sleeves
- Sturdy, closed-toe shoes
- Long hair tied back
- Careful attention around sharp hand tools and machinery

On the day
- David will guide you step-by-step as you create your wooden stool. 
- You’ll learn hand-tool techniques for cutting joints, assembling parts, while also getting experience with a power bench sander and drill/driver.
- Students can personalise their stool with creative pyro or paints.

Who this workshop is for
- Complete beginners — no woodworking experience needed
- Adults looking for a calm, hands-on creative day
- Anyone who enjoys making useful, beautiful objects with their hands
- Anyone wanting to learn basic and slightly advanced woodworking in a safe, supportive environment

Take home
- Your own finished step-stool
- Knowledge of joint-making, sanding, and traditional finishing
- Confidence to create more wooden items at home without a workshop