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Axminster Tools Newcastle Christmas Show
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Built on a shared passion for great craftsmanship
Woodwork sits at the heart of our story and we continually strive to support the creative community by providing honest advice, project inspiration and trusted tools.
Whatever your woodworking passion, your local Axminster Tools store gives you access to inspirational makers, traditional and trusted tools, and friendly, knowledgeable advice from our experts.
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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.
December 2023
Newcastle Store- Axminster Tools Newcastle Christmas Show
Join us in-store for our annual Christmas woodworking show, full of festive woodworking crafts and inspiration for the holiday season.
We will have our very popular Christmas decorating session, a chance to make your own Christmas tree decorations suitable for all ages and abilities. We will have live demonstrations from wood turners, scroll saw artists, as well as hands on pyrography. Plus, live demonstrations from local carving and stick making clubs, basket weaving from the Northumbria basketry group and a host of local crafters selling Christmas gifts and inspiring ideas. We'll be serving free hot drinks and festive fun, a great day to kick off December at Axminster Tools Newcastle. Grab your ticket today!
Newcastle Store-Timberkits Creative Christmas
Here's your chance to get hands on, building and decorating your own Timberkits kit.
Join us in store this December and discover Timberkits latest Christmas additions, including Rudulph, Santa, Robin and Snowy!
Timberkits mechanical model making kits feature wooden parts and mechanisms to bring to life charming scenes, vehicles and characters, all crafted from sustainable forestry. With everything you need all in the box, you can watch your models come to life. Be warned, once you've done one, you'll want to build them all!
Join us in-store for this fun, festive, family friendly event!