Fri, 12 Jun – Sat, 13 Jun
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Fri, 12 Jun – Sat, 13 Jun

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When

Friday, 12 June 2026

Edinburgh Open Workshop

39-41 Assembly Street, Edinburgh

Price guide

£375.00

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Friday & Saturday |  10:00 – 17:00 Build a handmade bench for your garden or yard. A simple, elegant design with curved legs. Learn with fine furniture maker, Anna of Aln Furniture. This course is designed for beginners or those with a grip on the basics looking to improve their craft. Participants will learn basic furniture design, tool, and machine use, and traditional/modern woodworking skills. At the end of the course, Anna is on hand to offer advice on your next project so that you can keep making even after the course has finished. All materials for the bench are included. COURSE FEE COVERS 2 days of 7 hour sessions (14 hours total) of supervised work and support Designed project materials, alteration or additions will be covered by the student 50% off purchase of your first Annual Membership Course participants must be 18+.

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