Give the Gift of Craftsmanship

One Week Furniture Making Course Voucher, £525

A Unique, Hands-On Experience in the Heart of Scotney Castle Estate – Perfect for Craft Lovers and Aspiring Makers.

✓ Recipient chooses from available dates
✓ Make a games-board using hand tools

Looking for a truly special gift?

Our short course vouchers offer a unique, hands-on furniture making experience in the breathtaking grounds of Scotney Castle Estate. Ideal for anyone with a love of craftsmanship, creativity, or simply seeking a mindful escape, this is the perfect gift for those who want a taster of woodworking.

What they'll learn

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    Using hand tools like chisels and bench planes

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    Making hand-cut joints

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    Making a veneered games-board

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    Making a mitred wood frame

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    Scraping, sanding and finishing techniques

Meet your instructor

Peter Quin

Peter Quin, B.Ed. (Hons), is the esteemed principal of our school, bringing 30 years of expertise as a cabinet-maker and educator. Since launching his own workshop in 1989, he has crafted exceptional furniture and shared his passion for the craft. Over the years, he has developed and led degree-level programs in Furniture Design and Making, validated by the University of Kent. Dedicated to nurturing the next generation of furniture-makers and designers, Peter inspires students to unlock their full potential, equipping them with essential skills and professionalism to pursue their creative ambitions.

Peter and his team of expert tutors teach the one week short course.

Testimonials

  • This course was life-changing. It made me realise that this is a path I wanted to pursue. The beautiful setting at Scotney Castle made it even more special!

    – Caterina

  • As a beginner, I was nervous, but the tutors' supportive teaching style made all the difference. I quickly developed my skills and left with a stunning piece I made myself. Highly recommended.

    – Alan

  • I found a creative outlet in this course. Learning from in such a tranquil and beautiful environment was perfect —I can’t recommend it enough.

    – Chris

FAQs

  • Everything for the course is provided. Students can borrow the school's tools and we provide solid wood and veneers for the project.

    Students usually bring their own lunch and snacks, and we supply an endless amount of tea. There's a nearby cafe at the Scotney Castle main grounds, a 20 minute walk or 5 min drive.

  • Absolutely. The course is suitable for all levels of experience. Beginners, intermediates or advanced. For advanced or repeat students, we can talk about a personalised project beyond the games-board, to progress the student's skills.

  • We don't really want to set a time-frame for the recipient, but we would ask that they try to book their course within a year of receiving their gift.

  • They can email or call us letting us know the name or email of the booking or their name, if you send the voucher to their email directly.

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