Build Your Own Swift Box – Hand Tools Level 1

Learn the basics of woodworking while building a practical swift nesting box to take home.

This beginner-friendly workshop is designed for people with little or no previous woodworking experience. All materials, tools and guidance are provided.
About this event

Duration

3 hours

Where is the course run?

Leeds Wood Recycling Warehouse, Unit 6, 24 Croydon Street, Holbeck, Leeds, LS11 9RT

What skill level should I be?

The course is designed for beginners

What will I learn?

You’ll be guided through the process of assembling a swift box while learning essential hand-tool skills, including measuring and marking, sawing, drilling, fixing and assembly.

By the end of the session, you’ll have built your own swift box and gained confidence using common woodworking tools safely and accurately.

Some parts of the swift box has been prepared so that everyone can complete the course with a box to take home.

What else is included

With all our courses our mission is to empower people to be able to and give confidence in their own woodworking ability by developing skills. We want to make people comfortable using timber yards, tool suppliers and places such as Leeds Wood Recycling, So please feel welcome and relaxed to ask questions if you've never done anything like this before.

Who is the tutor?

We have a pool of experience makers from a range of backgrounds, such as furniture/ cabinet makers and restorers, luthiers, picture framers, eco and site builders and joiners.

What do I need to bring?

All tools are supplied. Please wear clothes suitable for dusty work and sensible shoes. We provide the hot drinks and biscuits for the break. Please bring warm clothing – we recommend you bring layers – it can be cold in our workshop even in summer.. It's also a good idea to bring a notepad and pencil so you can make notes!

Where can I park my car or bike?

There is free car parking opposite LWR (it’s free to use for LWR participants.) You're welcome to bring your bike in the warehouse to keep it safe.

A small note

Leeds Wood Recycling is a social enterprise and not-for-profit organisation, so it’s good to know that by enrolling on a course with us you are supporting your local community. We offer up to 2 free places per course as a thank you to our long-term volunteers and members of staff. This experience gives people who are marginalised from the job training market free experience and training which can help them develop and make positive changes in their lives. We promise to continue diverting wood waste from landfill and continue to support marginalised individuals creating a supportive community.

For cancellation and refund information please see our full terms and conditions

Full Terms and Conditions can be found at www.leedswoodrecycling.co.uk/woodwork-courses/

Please note this course is designed for people over 18 years old.