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Working with Resin & Polishing Demonstration

with Mirka Abrasive Products

Thursday 20th June 2024 7pm - 9pm

Come along and find out about how to pour and use resin in your projects with Noel Fay. Mervyn Jenkins will then demonstrate how to sand and polish your work using the Mirka range of Abrasives. 

Free Entry

Celtic Stickmakers Demonstration

with Paul Purnell

Saturday 6th July 2024 11am - 3pm

Paul Purnell is an experienced wood carver and author. Paul specialises in birds, animals, and other wildlife. His carving style includes a mixture of tools and his demonstration and talk will inspire beginners and experienced a like. 

Entry is €10.00

Woodworking Courses with Deneb Puchalski

Monday 27th May - Saturday 1st June 2024

The Carpentry Store is excited to announce the return of Deneb Puchalski, this time with a range of woodworking courses covering Monday the 27^th of May to Saturday the 1^st of June. Deneb will be covering everything from hand tool sharpening to the proper use of hand tools. There will also be courses making projects, such as a three-step shaker stool, and a dovetailed bread box. These will be pieces you will be making that you can take home with you at the end of the course. Courses are limited to eight people to ensure you receive adequate attention for the course duration. Book now to avoid disappointment.

About the Instructor: Deneb Puchalski is the lead demonstrator for Lie-Nielsen Toolworks and has travelled across North America and the UK teaching people how to use Hand Tools. Deneb studied woodworking at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. He went on to become an assistant instructor and artist-in-residence at that school, during which time he honed his woodworking skills and sense of design. In addition to contributing articles to various woodworking magazines, Deneb has created numerous YouTube instructional videos about hand tools and woodworking. He has also taught workshops at woodworking schools around the world.

Woodwork, Hobby & Craft Fair 2022

Friday 4th & Saturday 5th November

We are delighted to announce the return of our Woodwork, Hobby & Craft Fair in 2022 and full details will be announced in August.

As always the fair will consists of trade stands, live demonstrations, clinics and talks. There will be experts on hand to answer questions and inform you of the latest in the woodworking world. No matter your area of interest we are sure to have it covered with Woodturning, Woodcarving, Wood Finishing, Pyrography, Routing, Cabinetry, Stick Making, Sharpening, Machinery, Hand and Power Tools.

Please check back for more details and remember to save the dates.