Courses & evening classes for everyone from complete beginner to the more experienced, covering principles of Basic woodwork, cabinet making and carpentry.  One to one tuition is available by arrangement.


Woodworking courses with Jon Cooper WR6 5BT

Courses available

  • Basic Skills course -  For complete beginners AUGUST 2012

  • Make a Table Course - Make an arts and crafts table JULY 2012

  • Carpentry course - Basic first and second fix carpentry JUNE 2012

  • Evening classes - make a vanity Mirror SEPTEMBER 2012

  • Green oak framed building - Make a rose arbour AUGUST 2012

  • Tool sharpening course - JUNE 2012

All courses have their own page just click on the title above to see more details.  To book click on the booking page.

You can bring your own tools or hire a tool kit from us for £10 for the duration of your course.


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About Jon Cooper

Jon has been working with wood since he was a child.  Helped by his Grandfather he always knew he wanted to work with wood.  After gaining a GCSE A grade in woodwork he then went on to college at Ryecote wood in oxfordshire where he completed a BTEC national diploma in design crafts and a city and guilds in fine furniture Level 3.  He then went on to work for Alan Eldridge making furniture for places like the conran shop.  Leaving there after 3 years Jon worked in different places gaining experience in all sorts of different fields including windows, doors, oak framed building restoration of buildings and shop fitting.  He then went self employed and has been running his own company for 10years under the name of J.A.C.Joinery.  Now Jon feels it is time that he passed his extensive knowledge onto like minded people that would like to learn woodworking. 



Courses can be booked by downloading a booking form or filling in the booking form on the booking page. 

10% off any course if you are Truffle card holder, to be become a member click on the banner above!

Accomodation during your course

If you want accomodation whilst on your couse please see our links page there is a list of local reasonbley priced bed and breakfasts. 

The courses are held at 

Unit 44 The Hop Pocket Bishops Frome, Worcestershire WR6 5BT 


If you wish to discuss your requirement please ring and speak to Jon on 01432 851235

Unit 44 The Hop pocket Craft Centre, Bishops Frome, Worcester | 01432 851235