In Store Events
Our in-store events are a hub for makers of all skill levels. Designed to help you expand your tool knowledge, develop your practical skills and find inspiration from like-minded woodworking enthusiasts.
February 2025
Cardiff Store - Get hands on with the AP330ST Portable Thicknesser
Come along and see the Axminster Professional AP330ST Portable Thicknesser in action.
Staff will be getting hands on and showing off all the features and benefits of this machine, and why the spiral block is our preferred choice. Pop in any time from 10am to see how the Axminster Professional AP330ST portable thicknesser can enhance your work, plus take the opportunity to put your questions to our knowledgeable experts.
​​Sittingbourne Store - Guest Turner Fred Day Turns Bottle Stoppers & More
Join guest woodturner, Fred Day, in store for a demo on turning bottle stoppers, bottle openers and a goblet.
Our special guest turner, Fred Day, will be answering questions and demonstrating how to turn bottle stoppers, bottle openers and a goblet in this session. So come along for this free demo and why not search out your next tool too. Our helpful staff will be on hand as ever. We look forward to seeing you there.
Cardiff Store - Woodcarving Workshop: Carve a Love Spoon
Come along and take a seat with the South Wales Woodcarvers and learn to carve a love spoon.
The South Wales Woodcarvers will be in store showcasing some of the fantastic pieces they have made over the years. Plus, they will guide you through the process of carving your first Love Spoon. Spaces are limited so please book a ticket.
Sittingbourne Store - Woodcarving with Kent Woodcarvers
The Kent Woodcarvers will be in store with us chatting all things woodcarving!
​Come along and join us in store for a coffee and a chat with the Kent Woodcarvers and learn about qall about carving.
The perfect open session to have a go and see if you would like to join the club.
This talented group are looking forward to meeting you and sharing their woodcarving knowledge.​Â
Axminster Store-A look at UJK Router Tables and Accessories
Join us in-store as we focus on the range of UJK Router Tables and accessories.
Throughout the day, we will be demonstrating the benefits of owning a router table, available cutters and accessories and choosing the right router for your table. If you want to learn more about routing and how UJK can enhance your work, book your ticket today!
Axminster Store - Spoon Carving Club With the Exeter Woodcarvers
Come and have a go at carving a spoon with the Exeter Woodcarvers.
Join this 2-hour session and get to grips with spoon carving, led by the Exeter woodcarvers. Tickets are £6 for the first session and return for further tuition for free to finish your spoon.​
Cardiff Store - Woodcarving Workshop: Carve a Love Spoon
Come along and take a seat with the South Wales Woodcarvers and learn to carve a love spoon.
The South Wales Woodcarvers will be in store showcasing some of the fantastic pieces they have made over the years. Plus, they will guide you through the process of carving your first Love Spoon. Spaces are limited so please book a ticket.
Cardiff Store - Kids Creative workshop: Scrap Wood Robots
Join 'Make It Soph' for this fun crafting session making scrap wood robots.
This fun session from 'Make It Soph' is designed to encourage and inspire young people to get involved with making and crafting. This workshop will show you how to create a robot out of scrap pieces of wood but more importantly, it will be a fun introduction to woodworking for all your mini makers.
Your children will be encouraged to design their own robots and everything needed to make them will be provided, so all they need to bring is their imagination!
Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment
*Maximum of two children per adult, ages 7-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials are provided and the projects made are yours to keep.
Cardiff Store - Kids Creative workshop: Scrap Wood Robots
Join 'Make It Soph' for this fun crafting session making scrap wood robots.
This fun session from 'Make It Soph' is designed to encourage and inspire young people to get involved with making and crafting. This workshop will show you how to create a robot out of scrap pieces of wood but more importantly, it will be a fun introduction to woodworking for all your mini makers.
Your children will be encouraged to design their own robots and everything needed to make them will be provided, so all they need to bring is their imagination!
Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment
*Maximum of two children per adult, ages 7-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials are provided and the projects made are yours to keep.
March 2025
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.
Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne Store, 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.
Cardiff Store - Kids Creative workshop: Scrap Wood Robots
Join 'Make It Soph' for this fun crafting session making scrap wood robots.
This fun session from 'Make It Soph' is designed to encourage and inspire young people to get involved with making and crafting. This workshop will show you how to create a robot out of scrap pieces of wood but more importantly, it will be a fun introduction to woodworking for all your mini makers.
Your children will be encouraged to design their own robots and everything needed to make them will be provided, so all they need to bring is their imagination!
Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment
*Maximum of two children per adult, ages 7-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials are provided and the projects made are yours to keep.
Cardiff Store - Handheld CNC Routing with Shaper Origin
If you have ever wanted to have a go at handheld CNC routing, then this is the event for you.
Join our experts in store for a closer look at the Shaper Origin handheld CNC router.
Our team will be demonstrating the fantastic features of the Shaper Origin, as well as the must-have accessories, showing you how both simple and accurate it is to use. Don't miss out, book your free ticket today.
Sittingbourne Store - Power Carving with Lauren Wood
Join furniture maker, Lauren Wood, to celebrate International Women’s Day with us in our Sittingbourne store.
Lauren will be on hand throughout the day, encouraging everyone to have a go at power carving with Arbortech Tools.
About Lauren
Winner of Britain’s Best Woodworker series two, Lauren is an experienced furniture maker and is on a mission to encourage more women to have a go at power carving and woodwork.
She is passionate about women taking up woodwork and wants to empower more women to feel strong and confident to pick up a power tool.
She has worked with women of all ages and is looking forward to joining the Sittingbourne team and welcoming you to have a go.
You can follow Lauren on Instagram
Please note this event will feature Arbortech Power Carving Tools. Participants should only take part with one-to-one guidance from instructors and will be required to wear PPE.
This event is for female participants only, to celebrate International Women's Day. However, we encourage anyone to pop along in store to come and watch Lauren in action, with no booking required.
Cardiff 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 Cardiff Store, 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.
Cardiff Store - Get Hands on With The Festool DOMINO System
Join us in store and get hands on with the Festool DOMINO System.
​​Looking for the quickest and easiest way to do loose mortise and tenon joinery?Â
The Festool DOMINO is a unique jointing system using rounded loose tenons to join timber, giving very strong, accurate and precise joints.
Combining exceptional versatility with simple handling for maximum precision, the DOMINO has a wide range of adjustment options to make it extremely easy to use.Â
The team will explore both models and their uses in detail and answer your questions. Come and find out what the hype is all about, and whether it's the right tool for you.
Cardiff Store - Woodcarving Workshop: Carve a Love Spoon
Come along and take a seat with the South Wales Woodcarvers and learn to carve a love spoon.
The South Wales Woodcarvers will be in store showcasing some of the fantastic pieces they have made over the years. Plus, they will guide you through the process of carving your first Love Spoon. Spaces are limited so please book a ticket.
Axminster Store-Entropy Epoxy Resin - Beginners Workshop
Have you ever wondered about using Epoxy resins?
John will be in-store running through how to use the Entropy Epoxy Resin including preparation, mixing and pouring, showing previously finished projects and will be on hand to answer any questions or give advice to beginners who are thinking of using resin in their projects. Don't miss out, come and see how resins can enhance your work! Book your ticket today.
Cardiff Store - Woodcarving Workshop: Carve a Love Spoon
Come along and take a seat with the South Wales Woodcarvers and learn to carve a love spoon.
The South Wales Woodcarvers will be in store showcasing some of the fantastic pieces they have made over the years. Plus, they will guide you through the process of carving your first Love Spoon. Spaces are limited so please book a ticket.
April 2025
Cardiff Store - i2R CNC Discovery Day
Come in store and discover the i2R CNC router.
i2R combine industry-leading technology and superior build quality to provide a compact and cost-effective CNC solution. Join our experts as we showcase the  i2R, along with attachments and tools, and demonstrate the machine's full capabilities and explore the types of projects it can achieve. The demonstration will also cover how to use the software. Don't miss out, book your free place today.