We are delighted to welcome some of the industries leading experts to deliver practical hands-on courses and masterclasses during London International Woodworking Festival this year.
Courses
Monday 20th – Thursday 23rd October 2025
All materials are included, as well as entry to the Marketplace on Friday and Saturday.
- 4-day Course: The Art of Marquetry: Hand-Cut Inlay Techniques Past and Present with Frank Strazza
Join acclaimed American craftsman Frank Strazza for an immersive exploration of the timeless art of marquetry, using traditional hand techniques… - 3-day Course: Introduction to Lettercarving with Georgy Mkrtichian
Learn the art of hand-carved lettering with master craftsman Georgy Mkrtichian. This hands-on course introduces participants to the essential tools,… - 3-day Course: Introduction to Japanese Joinery with Dorian Bracht
Author of the fabulous 2024 book “Japanese Joinery”, Dorian Bracht will be guiding you through the making of glueless patchwork… - 3-day Course: Upholstery – Traditional Stuffed & Stitched Footstool with Rachael South
3-day Course | Tuesday 21st – Thursday 23rd October, 2025 | 9:00 – 17:00 | Price £525 | 12 places… - 2-day Course: Drawing Skills for Woodworkers with Ian Parker
Develop the ability to visualise and communicate furniture designs through quick, expressive sketches and rich, lifelike renderings in this unique…
Masterclasses
75 – 90 minute sessions + Q & A
Masterclasses include entry to the Marketplace and a £20 discount off orders exceeding £250 with Classic Hand Tools, redeemable once per ticket, only during the festival.
Friday 24th & Saturday 25th October 2025
- Masterclass: “The Story of Lie-Nielsen Toolworks: Beginnings, Process, and End Result” with John Parkinson
Friday October 24th, 2025 | 10:00 – 12:00 noon | Price £35 | 25 places. Join John for a rare… - Masterclass: Hide Glue Use & Techniques with Ian Parker
Friday October 24th, 2025 | 10:00 – 12:00 noon | Price £35 | 12 places. SOLD OUT. Ian Parker will… - Masterclass: Back to the Bench with Richard Arnold
Friday October 24th, 2025 | 14:00 – 15:30 | Price £35 | 25 places. Richard Arnold delivers a “Back to… - Masterclass: Japanese Joinery Techniques with Dorian BrachtSaturday October 25th, 2025 | 10:00 – 12:00 noon | Price £35 | 25 places. Joint making the Japanese Way:…
- Masterclass: Veritas Tool Design & Manufacturing with Steve Jones
Saturday October 25th, 2025 | 14:00 – 15:30 | Price £35 | 25 places. Join Steve Jones, Head Designer at…