Welcome to our Axminster Store
Opening hours
Monday - Friday | 8am - 5pm |
---|---|
Closed Monday 26th May | |
Saturday | 9am - 2pm |
Sunday | Closed |

Events calendar
Our in-store events are a hub for makers of all skill levels. Designed to help you expand your product knowledge, develop your practical skills and find inspiration from like-minded enthusiasts.
May 2025
Axminster Store – Bowl Turning for Beginners Course
This bowl turning for beginners course in-store is the perfect introduction to bowl turning.
Join our team in store for this guided session in bowl turning.
You will be guided step-by-step in the preparation of your bowl blank right through to the turning and finishing of your bowl, which you get to take home at the end.
You will learn the basic skills required for faceplate turning. You will focus on chisel techniques for roughing down and refining your blank, using a range of woodturning tools, making this is the perfect course for anyone wanting to expand their basic woodturning skills.
All materials and PPE will be supplied.
The course is being offered at an introductory price: £100 (usual price £150).
Please note the following:
- Some prior knowledge or experience of woodturning would be advantageous, but is not essential.
- Course attendees should wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear.
- This course is not suitable for children below the age of 13.
- Children over the age of 13 can take part but should be accompanied by an adult.
- There will be a short 30minute break during the course where refreshments will be provided, but please note lunch is not included and should be brought along by attendees.
- As organisers, Axminster Tools reserve the right to change the course content, dates and times at their discretion.
For further information on this course email [email protected]
More course dates will follow (usual price £150). Please follow our events page to be notified of upcoming dates and courses.
Axminster Store - Half Term Woodcrafts: Pyrography
Join us in our Axminster Store for some fun woodcrafts this half term holiday, including pyrography.
These fun sessions are a great opportunity for children to get hands on with woodworking and have a go at woodburning art.
So why not beat the boredom this half term holiday and try something new!
All materials are provided and staff will be on hand to help.
All children taking part should be supervised by an adult at all times. Suitable for ages 8+
Sessions cost £2 plus booking fees.
Axminster Store - Half Term Woodcrafts: Pyrography
Join us in our Axminster Store for some fun woodcrafts this half term holiday, including pyrography.
These fun sessions are a great opportunity for children to get hands on with woodworking and have a go at woodburning art.
So why not beat the boredom this half term holiday and try something new!
All materials are provided and staff will be on hand to help.
All children taking part should be supervised by an adult at all times. Suitable for ages 8+
Sessions cost £2 plus booking fees.
Axminster Store - Half Term Woodcrafts: Scroll Saw Art
Join us in our Axminster Store for some fun woodcrafts this half term holiday, including scroll saw art.
These fun sessions are a great opportunity for children to get hands on with woodworking and have a go at scroll saw art.
Come along and join in with making wooden shapes and get creative with this crafty session.
So why not beat the boredom this half term holiday and try something new!
All materials are provided and staff will be on hand to help.
All children taking part should be supervised by an adult at all times. Suitable for ages 8+
Sessions cost £2 plus booking fees.
Axminster Store - Half Term Woodcrafts: Scroll Saw Art
Join us in our Axminster Store for some fun woodcrafts this half term holiday, including scroll saw art.
These fun sessions are a great opportunity for children to get hands on with woodworking and have a go at scroll saw art.
Come along and join in with making wooden shapes and get creative with this crafty session.
So why not beat the boredom this half term holiday and try something new!
All materials are provided and staff will be on hand to help.
All children taking part should be supervised by an adult at all times. Suitable for ages 8+
Sessions cost £2 plus booking fees.
Axminster Store - Open Box Clearance Event
Join us in-store for our popular clearance event!
Join us in-store for our popular clearance event! Come along to our Axminster Store in Devon, anytime between 9am-2pm and grab yourself a deal.
Includes restocked open box and last chance to buy bargains at heavily reduced prices, including customer returns, samples, ex display and obsolete lines.
All clearance lines must go so don't miss out on this great opportunity to save big and bag a bargain!
Note: All machinery has all been checked through by our servicing engineers.
June 2025
Axminster Store – Bowl Turning for Beginners Course
This bowl turning for beginners course in-store is the perfect introduction to bowl turning.
Join our team in store for this guided session in bowl turning.
You will be guided step-by-step in the preparation of your bowl blank right through to the turning and finishing of your bowl, which you get to take home at the end.
You will learn the basic skills required for faceplate turning. You will focus on chisel techniques for roughing down and refining your blank, using a range of woodturning tools, making this is the perfect course for anyone wanting to expand their basic woodturning skills.
All materials and PPE will be supplied.
The course is being offered at an introductory price: £100 (usual price £150).
Please note the following:
- Some prior knowledge or experience of woodturning would be advantageous, but is not essential.
- Course attendees should wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear.
- This course is not suitable for children below the age of 13.
- Children over the age of 13 can take part but should be accompanied by an adult.
- There will be a short 30minute break during the course where refreshments will be provided, but please note lunch is not included and should be brought along by attendees.
- As organisers, Axminster Tools reserve the right to change the course content, dates and times at their discretion.
For further information on this course email [email protected]
More course dates will follow (usual price £150). Please follow our events page to be notified of upcoming dates and courses.
Axminster Store – Bowl Turning for Beginners Course
This bowl turning for beginners course in-store is the perfect introduction to bowl turning.
Join our team in store for this guided session in bowl turning.
You will be guided step-by-step in the preparation of your bowl blank right through to the turning and finishing of your bowl, which you get to take home at the end.
You will learn the basic skills required for faceplate turning. You will focus on chisel techniques for roughing down and refining your blank, using a range of woodturning tools, making this is the perfect course for anyone wanting to expand their basic woodturning skills.
All materials and PPE will be supplied.
The course is being offered at an introductory price: £100 (usual price £150).
Please note the following:
- Some prior knowledge or experience of woodturning would be advantageous, but is not essential.
- Course attendees should wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear.
- This course is not suitable for children below the age of 13.
- Children over the age of 13 can take part but should be accompanied by an adult.
- There will be a short 30minute break during the course where refreshments will be provided, but please note lunch is not included and should be brought along by attendees.
- As organisers, Axminster Tools reserve the right to change the course content, dates and times at their discretion.
For further information on this course email [email protected]
More course dates will follow (usual price £150). Please follow our events page to be notified of upcoming dates and courses.