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 (these are also available at weekends on request).
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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.
Had a great day. Lots of hands-on. Really felt by the end of it that I'd been given lots of input. Madeleine and Myles were eager to share their knowledge and answered lots of questions. Well worth the money.
I thought the course was very good. Skills were explained very well and concept of leaving with a practical useful item which you made using new skills was great. The one area for improvement would be the pace of the morning session. With 7 or 8 in class there is a lot of time waiting to bend your piece of wood. Smaller groups would speed this up.
We both thoroughly enjoyed the steam
bending course and came home with beautiful, useful trays.
This class was amazing! Myles and Madelaine have put so much thought into this class that it runs like clockwork. During breaks in the process of making the tray, they share their wealth of knowledge and experience with wood bending. The tray itself is a beautiful object. The Layer Tree workshop is casual and bucolic - a perfect setting for a wonderful learning experience.
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.