A great way to hone your woodworking skills, or to learn a new skill from scratch, this five hour hands-on class will take you through the different skills and techniques needed to create your own wine rack.

Using recycled and reclaimed wood, our workshop manager will guide you through the different steps to crafting your very own wine rack. By making your own wine rack you'll learn how to measure and cut wood accurately and safely; as well as sanding, planing, drilling and sawing.

You will use:

Chop/ Mitre saw -Cut wood at various angles

Band saw - Rip through timber

Jigsaw - Free form cuts

Drill driver - Pilot holes & fixing screws

Pillar drill - bore vertical holes

Disc / Belt sander - Accurate, powerful sanding

Palm sander - Versitile sanding

The great thing about joining onto our Introduction to Woodwork class is, once you’ve been inducted into the class and introduced to all of our equipment here at Make Liverpool, you’ll be fully inducted into Make Liverpool’s workshop! So if you decide woodwork is for you want to come back to work on your own projects, all you’ll need to do is sign up. When you've attended a class, you'll be entitled to a discount on your first month of membership as well! Just email hello@makeliverpool.com to find out more.

Join our class and build your confidence using a range of woodworking tools and techniques, while making your very own wine rack.

All tools, equipment and materials will be provided on the day, as well as builder’s tea and biscuits - naturally...

Please arrive 15 mins before the class begins. There will also be a short break during the session.

FAQs:

Do I need any experience prior to the class? No prior wood working experience is necessary, all health and safety will be taught by our experienced technician.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Any child under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, this particular class is not suitable for individuals under 16.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? On street parking is free and unlimited. Public transport links are nearby, and the venue is easily accessible on foot from Liverpool City Centre.

How accessible is the venue? The workshop is located on ground floor which provides full accessibility to the premises including toilet provisions. We would advise wheelchair users to contact the workshop provider on the sale of the ticket to arrange a parking bay.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions? Feel free to get in touch on 0151 601 8665 or email hello@makeliverpool.com.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable? If you find that you cannot attend then you are welcome to pass your place on to a friend who may find it useful. Please let the organiser know if you need to do this. Alternatively tickets can be transferred to a future event upto a 14 days before the event.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? A register will be taken at the workshop so it isn't necessary to print your ticket.

What is the refund policy? Refunds will be offered in the event of the event being cancelled, alternative dates will be offered if appropriate. If for any reason you find you are unable to attend then please get in touch and a refund can be offered up to 7 days before the workshop. After this date we can only offer a refund if your space is able to be filled.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay? Please do bring along a print out of your ticket if the registration does not match the attendee.

What can I bring into the event? There will be a short break during the session with the opportunity for snacks and coffee! Please bring along lunch/snacks if you would prefer not to buy it. All materials will be provided for the class.

What should I wear? Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Closed-toe shoes are required. Long hair must be tied back and jewellery and any loose items such as scarves will need to be removed or tucked away prior to the class starting. These rules are for your safety and must be followed. It also tends to run chilly in our workshop since it is located in a warehouse, so please be sure to wear thick-soled shoes and multiple layers.