Days
Mon 11–1
Fri 9–11 and 11.30–1.30
Age
12–18
Price
£15.50 per session + materials
Spring 2025
24 February – 11 April
Summer 25
28 April – 23 May
2 June – 18 July
These mornings are open to all children, aged twelve to 18. We will always try to find a project that is both suited to a student's ability and is something they want to make. We use traditional hand tools and locally sourced wood, wherever possible, and encourage anyone who comes to the workshop to complete their project to the very best of their ability. Everyone is encouraged to give attention to detail and they always end up with a beautiful object that they are proud of. Woodwork and silverwork is available in all sessions. We aim to create an atmosphere of warmth and fun where everyone feels comfortable and encouraged to do their best.
Woodwork
We teach projects in wood suitable for all levels from a simple carved bowl to musical instruments and furniture. Some of the things that have made on these mornings over the past year include stools, dove-tailed boxes with marquetry lids, candle holders, spoons, wooden animals, snow boards, butter boards and knives, guitars, drums, lyres, and go-carts.
Silverwork
We offer a basic introduction to silversmithing. This starts with the making of simple silver rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings and moves to more complicated stone-setting.
The cost is £15.50 plus materials payable every half term. If you are interested you are invited to come and meet us and see how the workshops works. Bursaries available.
Blacksmithing in Cranham
This is taught by Arian Leljak, a trained blacksmith and teacher in Cranham, Gloucestershire. The groups run on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday morning session is 9-1 and costs £40 all inc. Monday and Wednesday are two hour sessions and are £20 all inc. There are only up to five in each group. Projects include hooks, pokers and knives etc. To book a place please call or email Arian on 07805 304204 arianleljak@gmail.com. Please note these sessions are not run in the Nailsworth Workshop but are run by Arian in Cranham.
“Nailsworth Community Workshop is a fantastic go to place for young people in the area. It’s been an amazing and consistent resource for my two home educated children over the past five years. I can’t thank Gavin and Pam enough!”