Fundamentals of Carpentry

Learn practical carpentry and joinery skills through hands-on workshop training in Hereford. This in-depth course helps beginners and developing learners build confidence with tools, joints, doors, trim, and traditional site-based skills.

Please note: our Autumn term course, and both 2026 36 week courses, are now fully booked.

Next course start dates and information:

18 Week day course

Wednesday 10th February - 7th July 2027

9:00am - 3:30pm

36 Week evening course

We will be launching our next 36 week course in September 2027. Dates will be added soon, and in the meantime please get in touch if you are interested!

Course Fee: £1,095 | can be paid in instalments. Please email us to enquire.

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Fundamentals of Carpentry is a 36-week practical course in Hereford for adults who want to build real skills and confidence in carpentry and joinery. Through structured, hands-on training in a fully equipped workshop, you’ll learn to work accurately with tools and timber while completing progressively more advanced projects.

About the course

Course Overview

Fundamentals of Carpentry is a fully practical, workshop-based course designed to build strong, confident foundations in carpentry and joinery.

Throughout the course, participants will gain practical experience in:

Selecting, setting up, and safely using essential hand tools
Sharpening and maintaining chisels, planes, and saws
Marking out and cutting traditional woodworking joints
Constructing a small, framed door using traditional techniques
Understanding and carrying out traditional cut roofing
Making and fitting skirting boards and architraves
Hanging internal doors accurately
Fitting locks, latches, and associated ironmongery

Skills are taught progressively, allowing learners to build confidence and precision week by week while producing tangible, high-quality work.

Learning Approach

100% practical, workshop-based learning
Demonstrations followed by guided hands-on practice
Small-group instruction with individual support
Focus on traditional skills transferable to modern site work