Workshops & Master Classes

Get Woodworking Live tickets include free entry to all of our demonstrations and master classes, taught and explained by the professionals. Trend Machinery, sponsors of the 2010 Get Woodworking Live Village, operated daily master classes in Masterclass 2: Dovetails with Router. 2011 workshops to be announced!

In no certain order, listed below are the 2011 demonstrators — all leading professionals in their industry — here to present, discuss and provide technical advice in their field.

Woodworking by Alan Holtham

Alan Holtham has been involved in all aspects of woodworking for over 30 years. After graduating with a degree in Forestry and wood science he established a specialist woodworking business that grew to supply tools and machinery to customers all over the world, as well as importing and processing timber for both retail and wholesale customers.

Gallon, Quart, Pint & Gill Hats by Andrew Hall

“I specialize in making full size wood hats known as gallons and three other sizes quart, pint and gill. I will be making a different hat each day at the show and I will also have time to pass on tips and hints that will help seasoned woodworkers and newcomers alike.”

Cabinet Making by David Charlesworth

	David has been a professional cabinet maker since 1973 and has specialized in teaching the craft since 1977. He works in English and exotic hardwoods and enjoys making intricate and finely detailed pieces . Read more about David Charlesworth here

Furniture with Soul: the ten best workshops in the world. by David Savage

	A furniture maker with 35 years experience and an international reputation David Savage will take you into the workshops of some of the finest creative craftsmen and women in the world. He will show you their work, tell you how they got started, took the first break and built from there. Read more about David Savage here

Sand blasting, Burning and Air Brushing with Les Thorne

	Les Thorne is production turner from the south of england and spends alot of his time teaching and demonstrating both home and abroad. He writes a monthly feature in Good Woodworking and will be doing masterclasses at the show as well as being on hand to help with any turning problems you may have . Read more about Les Thorne here

Greenwood Windsor Chairs by Paul Hayden

	Paul Hayden has been making Windsor Chairs from green wood for more than twenty years. He has been a regular contributor to Good Woodworking magazine and has designed chair making tools which are used by makers across the world. Read more about Paul Hayden here

Woodworking with Paul Sellers

Paul Sellers has dedicated his life to the education of fellow woodworkers from every walk of life and of every skill level. As a lifelong woodworker with over forty five years experience in furniture making, woodworking and woodturning, Paul teaches, lectures and demonstrates on many woodworking topics at a wide range of venues both here in the UK and also in the USA.

Woodturning & Design by Richard Raffan

	Richard's aim is to provide woodturners with a solid set of techniques using standard and readily available tools and equipment. No matter what your level of expertise you'll learn something as you watch this master woodturner in action. Read more about Richard Raffan here

Caring For Your Tools by Rob Cosman

“Many people know me for my 3 minute dovetail work which I repeat many times over at shows. However I also feel it is important to show the care I take with my tools. This has a great affect on the finished work, so by demonstrating how to sharpen them and use them in the correct way, they will work for you for many years. I will also demonstrate the art of hand planing.”

Timetable for Masterclasses

Get Woodworking Live is delighted to welcome our internationally renowned demonstrators. This is your chance to see the experts in action!

Workshops and Master Classes