Woodworking course in oxford??

[LuptonM]

I am looking for a short course (1 or 2 evenings a week) in Oxford. Can anyone recommend one?

I've found this (http://www.ocvc.ac.uk/Study%20with%20us ... 12011.aspx) but the summary is pretty vague and the course description is full of generic BS

 

[LuptonM]

The course in the link above is held at oxford cherwell valley college- I believe some of you might have gone there before so whats it like (held a bash a while ago)?
I never knew it was there but thank god its in walking distance! Trouble is smaller institutions get overshadowed by the University!

 

[RogerS]

Why not give Peter Sefton a try? OK..he's a little bit further afield at Upton-on-Severn but it's very pleasant drive through Burford and Stow.

His workshop is extremely well equipped and he runs a wide range of excellent courses on all sorts of topics.

 

[LuptonM]

The only problem with Peter Sefton's courses is that he is too far away. I am in Oxford a the moment so naturally I'd rather walk for 15minutes then 40-60miles! I guess I could get a bus but it would still take more than an hour and I doubt it would go directly or anywhere near Peter Sefton's school

 

[Steve Jones]

Another vote for Peter's facilities after attending the woodturning bash.

Would it be possible to get the train to Worcester or Malvern and then a bus into Upton on Severn ?

Steve

 

[CHJ]

Think it would be an all day job Steve and a remortgage the house on the funding stakes in fares.

 

[Steve Jones]

Your right Chas as I've since looked on the Journey Planner website and it's over 2hrs journey time

Steve

 

[Dibs-h]

to get the train ..... and then a bus ..... ?

You're asking him to go on Public transport? :lol: :lol:

 

[Peter Sefton]

Oxford Cherwell should give you a good course, give them a try but if you need more help ring me for a chat and maybe join us for a week at Easter, I think the Christmas dates are all but booked up.
Cheers Peter

 

[LuptonM]

I'd love to go on your course in Easter but the problem is that while I am at Oxford I am still studying so I need to be there for every-week day. The woodworking course in oxford is an evening course which means I can do this while studying

I've looked on your website and I am pretty sure the dates for the Easter course conflict with the dates of my study:

MICHAELMAS TERM Thursday 22 September - Tuesday 20 December

HILARY TERM Tuesday 3 January - Wednesday 4 April

TRINITY TERM Monday 16 April - Saturday 7 July

(these are the dates I need to actually be in Oxford)

Hopefully I'll have a job next year so I can set my holiday dates to those of woodworking courses!!!

 

[Peter Sefton]

Hi

Sounds like you are very busy and the next available date that would tie in for you would be our beginners course starting 23rd Jul 12 . I am sure the OCVC course would give you a good grounding ...

Cheers

Peter

 

[LuptonM]

I thought I'd let everyone know that I've signed up for the oxford cherwell valley course in January. I might take some pictures then if anyones interested and let you know how it goes

 

[Wouldchuk]

I'd be interested in hearing whether you thought it worthwhile as I have considered the course at OCV, but at present I am not back from work in time to attend, but hope before too long to be working a bit closer to home so do let us know your thoughts.