You can now learn online with Axminster Tools’ digital woodworking courses.

Our online woodworking courses feature an in-depth syllabus, curated by our woodworking experts, which are easy to follow.

All our online woodworking courses feature:

  • Comprehensive syllabus covering a range of topics with useful information for the novice woodworker
  • Detailed, downloadable and printable supporting course booklet packed with useful tips and diagrams to help you along the way
  • Bitesize video guides that are easy to follow. Pause, rewind and watch as many times as you need
  • Written and delivered by professional woodworkers
  • Course progress tracker - pick up from where you left off each time you log in, plus certificate on course completion
  • Learn on the go, at home or in your workshop. Courses are accessed online via a web browser. Or download the Apple iOS app and learn on your phone or tablet.

Woodworking courses online:

Explore our range of online woodworking courses and learn something new today. Not only can buy for yourself but you can also buy as a gift (simply chose gift at checkout).

Woodturning for Beginners

Our Woodturning for Beginners course is perfect for those who have just purchased their first woodturning lathe and are looking to learn the basics to get started.
This course features everything you need to know when starting out in woodturning, from equipment and tools to PPE and tool sharpening. There are also practical lessons in using the tools as well as two projects to complete.

Woodturning Course

Salt and Pepper Mill Project Course

This project-based course guides you from start to finish in how to turn a pair of salt and pepper grinders. The perfect gift for a beginner woodturner, this course is ideal for those who want to expand their skills and step into the world of woodturning project kits.
This course can be purchased separately or with the project kit parts required.

Salt & Pepper Mill

Bowl Turning for Beginners

Once the basics of woodturning have been mastered, you may want to boost your skills and try your hand at bowl turning.
Requiring different skills to between centre turning, this course guides you through the complexities of turning your first bowl. It covers advanced safety for bowl turning, advanced sharpening and looks in detail at the differences between turning wet and dry timber. You can also explore more advanced finishing techniques with this course, looking at surface decorations and texturing.
Learn more about our digital woodworking courses by visiting our online school.

Bowl Turning Course

In-person woodworking courses

You can also learn with us in one of our stores. Find your nearest store and sign up to one of our in-store woodworking courses. Short courses designed to introduce you to different woodworking skills and disciplines to help you on your way in finding a new hobby or simply to refresh your skills and give you woodworking confidence.

Project plans

Want to make something but not sure where to start? Then why not explore our range of woodworking project plans. With project templates, cutting lists and suggested tools, they feature everything you need to complete your project.
Shop plans

Project Plans

Woodworking Wisdom

Don't forget we also have a our ideas and advice page with is packed with useful tips, tricks, project ideas and more. And don't forget to check out our YouTube channel which is bursting with helpful video content.

Woodworking Wisdom