The Great British Woodshop Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Welcoming atmosphere where i learned a great deal and put that immediately into practice. David is clearly passionate about teaching and has a wealth of experience and knowledge he’s willing to pass o... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had the most incredible day reupholstering an old dining room chair I bought on FB Marketplace. The end product is amazing. David, the class leader, shared so many tips and tricks of the trade... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great day where we all learnt a lot, now we've got all the basics covered and can start handling projects small or big. Friendly atmosphere where every question was answered and the group size (6 pe... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

One day upholstery course. I contacted the workshop prior to the day and they were very helpful. On the day I arrived with my chair and materials and found to my delight that I was the only person att... See more

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At the Great British Woodshop, students of all abilities are given a warm welcome at our large and fully tooled workshop in West Byfleet, Surrey. You can learn a variety of different skills with us, depending on your interests. Courses include Woodwork, DIY, Special Project Courses, Spray Painting, Upcycling and Upholstery and holiday and home education classes for 7-16 year olds. The Great British Woodshop run weekday and weekend courses to fit in with busy lifestyles. Class sizes are deliberately kept small for the personal experience and can be tailored to the specific needs of those attending on any given day. Courses are run by woodworking craftsman and television presenter David Free. DRB certified, David has been practising woodwork for 40 years and has been teaching all ages for 20 of those. David is passionate about sharing his woodwork and DIY knowledge with others.


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

One day upholstery course

One day upholstery course. I contacted the workshop prior to the day and they were very helpful. On the day I arrived with my chair and materials and found to my delight that I was the only person attending. This proved very useful as there was much more work required than I first expected. David very kindly showed me how to strip down the chair, clean the joins, glue and clamp back together. Use of tools were explained and I safely used all the tools as required. When it came to the upholstery of the seat David made several suggestions of how it could be finished. Once I had made my choice, guidance and advice were patiently given. It took the whole day to complete the chair and I am delighted with the final result. Thank you David for all your patience and knowledge.

September 13, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

How to Use a Router Workshop

Just had a day with David on his How to Use a Router Class. The day was excellent with David making sure that he knew what each of us might want to get from the class. He took us from basics (including the very important safety aspects) through to producing some very hands on and satisfying router work. He took time to make sure that we all understood each aspect and covered a wide range of topics including what type of router to consider buying, the benefits of a router table, and considerations around bits and other accessories. I can thoroughly recommend David and this course.

September 16, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Router training day

This was a very useful, hands on day, learning how to use a router safely and effectively. David was very helpful and asked each of us what we wanted to get out of the day. I thoroughly enjoyed the training and now feel much more confident in using the router. I would definitely recommend attending one of these courses

September 16, 2022
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