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Steam Bending Course - Make A Tray

Steam Bending Course - Make A Tray

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This is a beginners woodworking course for adults wanting to get really hands on with woodwork in a completely new way. No prior experience or knowledge of working with wood necessary. Attend on your own or with a friend or family member. Come away with some exciting creations and an experience you will be talking about for years to come.

Maximum of 7 places available per workshop. Contact us to arrange a date if you would like an exclusive workshop for groups of 3-7 people.

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What's involved?

There is minimal demonstrating from us during this workshop. Our goal is to get you involved and steam bending within a very short time of arriving. You will experiment with steam bending under our supervision and learn about the possibilities and limitations of the Oak wood through your own creations.

The day will be spent experimenting and also creating your own stylish wooden tray. You will have the creative freedom to make the piece you are working on unique to you through the numerous options available on the day.

Prepare to be amazed each time the initially solid Oak curves and twists before your eyes.

We hope you will end the day amazed by not only the capabilities of the unique technique of steam bending but by the creations you are taking home with you.

All materials and equipment is supplied.

When & where is it?

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At our garden workshop in the creative county of Suffolk. Come and visit our workshop, designed and built by us in the garden of our tradition thatched cottage. 

Can't make these dates? Register your interest in future workshops here.

(detailed directions and additional information available once place is booked)

What to bring?

A packed lunch.
Closed toe shoes and ties for long hair.
Please wear clothes that do not matter as we will be using oil to finish your product.
All equipment and materials for the day are provided. 

Who is running it?

Madeleine and Myles are qualified Product Designers who have been running a successful business specialising in steam bending since 2012. Madeleine is also a qualified teacher and their combined skills make this workshop educational, engaging and fulfilling. They enjoy passing on their skills and passion through their workshops.

Cancellation Policy

Please check location, dates and times carefully before booking the workshop as places are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend then the following options are available to you:

  • We will happily offer you a full refund, or a place on a future workshop if the original workshop ticket is successfully resold before the workshop takes place.
  • If you are able to find suitable participants to take your place, we will happily transfer the booking to them. Please just let us know.

If the workshop is postponed due to national/regional lockdown, we will reschedule the workshop to a new date that all participants can attend.

If in the unfortunate event that the workshop is cancelled by us, alternative dates will be offered and a full refund will be given if you are unable to attend the rescheduled workshop. We are not liable for any accommodation/travel costs in any situation.

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Carolyn Fox
A Trayiriffic Course

What a great day I highly recommend this course hosted by Madeline and Miles who gave great instruction and care throughout the day
I’m so pleased with my finished tray as were my my friends, the learning skills on how the steaming works and all the processes of making our tray were explained so well plus the choices of finishes were good.
I will definitely be signing up for another course with Madeleine and Miles. Thank you to you both.

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Suzanne
Great day

A friend and I spent a lovely day with madeleine and myles making our trays.
There were 6 on our course day, we made
Various combinations of colours and all left with bespoke trays.
Great day, would thoroughly recommend. Kim Mason

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Michael Rowles
Course date: Friday 10 May.

A great day. We really enjoyed the course. Thank you. O&M

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Glenn Brennan
Excellent course for both casual interest AND woodworkers

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Professionally run to a tight schedule that kept everyone busy and everyone came home with a finished, stylish product. Yet there was still time to explore different thicknesses and curves and talk about tools and materials for those who want to have a go at home . Excellent

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Ann B.
Excellent course!

A full day workshop with Maddy and Miles was wonderful. Beautiful, quiet and rural location, a comfortable studio space, and a great welcome from them both. Not only did they work with us to produce stunning oak trays, but we also learnt a number of different ‘bending’ techniques, and understood more about how wood works. Myself and my friend came away feeling relaxed, informed and very pleased with ourselves! Would highly recommend this workshop.