Box making
You will receive pre-prepared wood (usually ash) for you to make a small wooden box with multiple dovetail joints.
You will learn the basics of marking out accurately, sawing, chiselling, planing, and finishing a piece to a high standard.
In addition to making the box we will look at a number of related fine woodworking topics including: different species of wood; where to source and how to buy wood; different wood cuts and wood movement; waxes, oils and varnish and how to use them; sanding and finishing; using a shooting board.
The course will run over two consecutive weekends allowing us to make a more sophisticated box than we have done in previous evening courses.
You will have some choice as to lining, hinges, handle, engraving etc. time permitting. Most people are very, very proud of their boxes and especially their dovetails!
Level: Beginner and “returners”
Duration: 4 days
Time: 9am to 5pm
Materials: All tools and materials are provided
Cost: £595 per person including all materials
Dates:
Next course will be Saturday 14, Sunday 15 and Saturday 21, Sunday 22 March 2026
Email northernschoolofwoodwork@gmail.com for a place or questions.
Box making 