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Make a Wooden Planter

Make a Wooden Planter

Woodwork / 3 Hours / Adults

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Make a lovely wooden planter

Try your hand at woodworking on this 3-hour course for beginners and learn how to transform a simple plank of pine into a stunning planter for your windowsill.


WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course is suitable for all ages over 18 and no prior woodworking experience is required. 


HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
This beginners woodworking course runs for approximately three hours.


WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN?
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Measuring, marking and sawing wood 

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Shaping wood using rasps, files and sandpaper
• Assembly using glue and nails
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Finishing with wood wax


ABOUT THE COURSE:
We'll show you how to mark the correct dimensions properly and cut your pieces to length. Then, we'll drill some holes for the handles and use rasps, files and sand-paper to shape your planter perfectly.

We'll glue the planter together and hammer in some nails for extra strength before moving onto final sanding and learning how to apply coloured wax the professional way.

We'll show you everything you need to know to complete your planter like a pro and send you home with a project you can be proud of.

Please note that plants and plant pots are not included. The finished size of the planter is approximately 150mm wide x 300mm long.


WHAT TOOLS WILL I USE?
Wood Glue
Hammer and Nails
 Sand paper
Pillar Drill
 Jacobean Wax
 Clamps

WHERE IS THE COURSE?
This course is run in our workshop in Crondall, just off the A287 on the Hampshire/Surrey border. We are extremely proud of the Ash & Co workshop and offer a safe and friendly environment that welcomes all ages and genders to share in our passion for making.


HOW DO I BOOK A BENCH SPACE?
Simply choose your date at the top of this page and purchase through the usual checkout process.

You will receive an email confirming all the details (please check your spam folder), and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have before you arrive.

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Kathryn
Creating and having fun

Had a great time making the planter and Jonty is a superb instructor - I shall certainly be going back again

Hi Kathryn, thank you for your lovely review and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future :-)

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Bronwyn
We made the mother's day planters, what a fabulous morning!!

I can't recommend Jonty enough! He was great with the kids and adults!! I can't wait to go back again!!