Open Day 9th July 2011

Our Open Day on Saturday 9th July was a great success with over 150 visitors who came to Worcestershire from around the country to see a great mix of demonstrations by Peter and the craftsmen that teach with him at the Furniture School.

There were demonstrations from French polishers, Intelligent Workshop Tools, wood turning by Chris Eagles, chairmaking by Paul Hodgson and wood machining demonstrations by Peter on the new Hammer A3 26. Plus displays on tool sharpening by Matthew Platt from Workshop Heaven and joint cutting with Peter; all giving visitors a feel for the sort of skills they can learn at the School and for Peter’s concise yet relaxed and friendly teaching style.

It was a great day with plenty to see including Peter’s live tutorials on hand planing, dovetailing and visitors were invited to bring along their low angle jack planes for the “No 62 Bench Plane Battle” against the new Quangsheng.

Visitors were able to find out all about the long and short furniture making and woodworking courses offered by the School and the event ended with a draw to win a week’s short course with Peter, which was won by a competition entrant from Sussex.

A fantastic free barbecue kept everyone topped up, the weather held and the laid back atmosphere made it a really memorable day all round; this was borne out by many visitors staying all day to enjoy the varied activities on offer.

Can’t wait for next year – do join us…