Woodwork: Make a Windowsill Herb Planter

Course overview

A great project to introduce yourself to the world of DIY woodworking or improve your existing woodworking skills.

In this 6-week course, you will use traditional hand tool techniques to create an attractive and useful windowsill herb planter. A country-house classic, this attractive window box is a great addition to any kitchen or other interior windowsill, perfect for growing herbs, chillis, or tomatoes.

In a relaxed, fun and supportive learning environment, you will master a range of traditional DIY techniques, including accurately marking and sawing, chiselling, drilling and using metal fastenings, such as screws.

The course is led by experienced, qualified tutor, Oliver Scott, and is held in the fully-equipped workshops of the renowned Rycotewood Furniture Centre. Places are limited to a maximum of twelve learners, and all materials and equipment are provided. 

Quiet and methodical by nature, hand-tool woodworking can be a very mindful activity, and we hope that you will find this course relaxing, fun, and informative. At the end of the course, you will take home the tote that you have made and will hopefully have the skills and confidence to pursue further woodworking projects and/or attend another of our classes.

Perfect For

  • Novice or experienced woodworkers
  • Those looking to improve existing skills
  • Anyone interested in traditional craftsmanship

 

 

The core skills taught during this course are:

Foundational techniques including accurate measuring and marking, timber selection and preparation, safe tool handling and maintenance and basic joinery principles.

Hand tool techniques using chisels, drills, hand saws, bench planes, mallets, hammers and more.

Specialised Skills such as locating and drilling metal fastenings.

All tools and materials are provided. Please wear sturdy closed-toe footwear and clothes you don’t mind getting covered in sawdust.

Aprons, goggles, and ear defenders are available in the workshop, but you are welcome to bring your own PPE if you prefer. It can get quite noisy at times. 

On completion of this woodworking course, you will be ready to pursue your own DIY projects and/or progress to one of our other courses

Course Starts in 272 Days

Thu 15 April 2027

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