Skill Builder Woodturning Workshop – Sharpen your Woodturning Tools – Jul 2026

Skill Builders are in-depth, hands-on courses designed for those ready to dive deeper into a specific craft discipline.  Whether you’re developing your skills for personal practice or working toward becoming a Benchspace Maker, these courses and workshops focus on building confidence, technique, and creative independence through guided, project-based learning.

Sharpen Your Edge: Essential Tool Sharpening for Makers
This hands-on workshop is ideal for makers eager to improve their craft by mastering the art of sharpening. Guided by experienced woodturner, Tony Farrell, you’ll spend two hours learning how to sharpen and maintain a range of woodturning tools.

Sharp tools make all the difference to your practice: they cut more accurately, reduce mistakes, improve safety, and allow for quicker, cleaner making.  During this class we will introduce safe sharpening techniques, demonstrate the use of stones and honing guides, and share practical tips to keep your edges keen.  You’ll finish the session with sharper tools in hand and the confidence to maintain them long after the workshop.

Whether you’re just starting your making journey or looking to refine your technique, this class offers the perfect balance of skill-building, practical knowledge, and the satisfaction of working with tools that perform at their best.

Who can Join: This is an All-Levels class, suitable for Adults 18+. Beginners will gain the confidence to sharpen tools effectively, while more experienced makers will refine their skills. Good hand-eye coordination and the ability to follow safety instructions are essential.

What Tools are Covered:

• • Woodturning tools
  • Chisels

What’s Included:

• • All materials
  • Step-by-step instruction
  • Individual support and feedback

What’s Not Included:

• • Tools – Bring your own!
  • Only bring tools that are included in the list above

What you’ll Learn:

• • Good health and safety practices
  • Tool sharpening skills

Where to Go:  This class is held in our BS1.5 workshop located at Eircode T12 KRH7.

Please read our terms and conditions here before booking.  Any questions? Email hello@benchspacecork.ie

Curious about What’s Next?  If you are ready to keep creating, you have two options:  You can apply to become a Benchspace Maker and gain independent access to our professional wood workshop, more details here.  Or you can continue your skill building and watch out for our other Skill Builder sessions.  Visit our website for our full schedule, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on new releases.

What to Wear:  Avoid wearing loose clothing and jewellery and don’t forget to tie back long hair.  Closed toe shoes are required on all of our workshop floors.  If you need glasses for close up work, don’t forget to bring them.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):  PPE will be provided for all courses that require it.  It must be worn as directed.  All specialist equipment and materials will be provided.

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