Woodworking and Joinery Courses in Cornwall | Wood.ED Academy
Whether you're completely new to woodworking, looking to develop practical joinery skills or ready to take the next step towards a career in the trade, Wood.ED Academy offers hands-on woodworking and joinery courses in Cornwall.
Unlike many training providers, our courses take place within the working environment of Wood.ED Joinery. This gives students the opportunity to learn alongside experienced craftspeople while gaining practical skills using professional workshop equipment.
Our aim is to help every student build confidence, develop practical ability and enjoy the process of creating quality work from timber.
Why Learn at Wood.ED Academy?
Learning woodworking is about more than following instructions—it's about understanding materials, mastering techniques and developing confidence through practice.
At Wood.ED Academy, our training combines traditional craftsmanship with modern woodworking methods, helping students build skills that can be applied to real projects.
Whether your goal is to start a new hobby, improve your DIY skills or explore woodworking as a career, our courses provide practical experience in a supportive workshop environment.
Learn in a Professional Joinery Workshop
Unlike many woodworking courses, training takes place within the workshop of Wood.ED Joinery.
Students gain experience using professional equipment while seeing how bespoke timber windows, doors, staircases and custom joinery are manufactured for real clients.
Learning in a working environment provides valuable insight into professional standards and day-to-day workshop practice.
Who Are Our Courses For?
Wood.ED Academy welcomes:
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Complete beginners
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DIY enthusiasts
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Hobby woodworkers
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Career changers
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Apprentices
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Furniture makers
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Joiners wishing to improve their skills
Whatever your experience, our courses are designed to help you develop practical woodworking knowledge at your own pace.
Our Woodworking Courses
We offer a range of practical courses designed for different skill levels and interests.
Course & Tuition Options
Course & Tuition OptionsWe offer flexible woodworking training and practical joinery tuition depending on your experience level, project goals and the type of support you need. Options may include:
Beginner Woodworking Courses
Ideal if you've never worked with wood before or want to build confidence using hand and power tools.
You'll learn about
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Measuring and marking out
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Basic woodworking joints
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Safe tool use
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Timber selection
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Workshop safety
Joinery Skills Courses
Develop the practical techniques used in professional joinery.
Topics may include:
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Mortise and tenon joints
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Housing joints
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Machine woodworking
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Joinery techniques
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Project assembly
Machine Training
Gain confidence using professional woodworking machinery under supervision.
Training focuses on safe operation, best practice and practical application.
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Bandsaw
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Jointer
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Thicknesser
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Panel Saw
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Spindle Molder
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Morticer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous woodworking experience?
Not necessarily. Wood.ED Academy can support learners at different levels, from complete beginners looking for a practical introduction to woodworking through to improvers, students and trained makers who want to refine specific skills.
Do you offer one-to-one woodworking tuition?
Yes. One-to-one tuition is available for learners who want tailored support with woodworking, joinery techniques, workshop confidence or a specific project.
Do you offer one-to-one woodworking tuition?
Yes. One-to-one tuition is available for learners who want tailored support with woodworking, joinery techniques, workshop confidence or a specific project.
Can I bring my own woodworking project?
In many cases, yes. Tuition can often be tailored around a personal project where appropriate, allowing you to build skills while working through real design, construction and finishing challenges.
Are your courses suitable for carpentry or bench joinery students?
Yes. Wood.ED Academy can support carpentry, bench joinery and furniture-making students who want extra workshop time, practical guidance or help consolidating the skills they are learning elsewhere.
Do you offer courses for home educated children?
Yes. Wood.EDAcademy offers special classes for home educated students. Ranging from ages 8 and up. Parents are welcome to stay and drink coffee while the children learn.
Do you offer bench rental as well as courses?
Yes. Wood.ED Joinery also offers maker space and bench rental in the same workshop for suitable learners and trained makers who want to continue developing their work in a professional environment.
Do I need previous experience?
No. Many of our courses are suitable for beginners, while others are designed for more experienced woodworkers.
Are tools provided?
Course information explains what equipment is provided and anything students should bring with them.
Will I use professional machinery?
Yes, where appropriate and under supervision, students gain experience using professional woodworking machinery while learning safe working practices.
Where are the courses held?
All training takes place at Wood.ED Academy in Perranporth, Cornwall.
Continue Learning
Woodworking is a lifelong skill, and we regularly publish practical guides to help students continue learning between courses.
Visit our Knowledge Hub for articles on woodworking techniques, timber selection, workshop safety and joinery skills.
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Cligga Industrial Estate
St. Georges Hill
Perranporth
TR6 0EB
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