Skills, Confidence and Wellbeing

Group Workshops & Skill Building

Community, Education, Hands-On Experience.

We dedicate three days a week to providing practical, one-to-one and small-group work. Our workshop are designed to foster technical skills, confidence and mental well-being for all ages and skill levels - from renegaging young people to refining existing skills for people in the Third Age.

What You Gain:

• Hands-On Learning: Focused one-to-one sessions in woodworking, making and electronics led by expert mentors and instructors.

• Small Group Environment: Dedicated attention and a safe, supportive setting (often 4-6 participants).

• Community Impact: We partner with local and regional organisations to deliver accredited programmes that enable young people to re-engage with the world around them.

Join a Workshop: Turn raw material into a finished product and raw talent into a lasting skill, have fun and build confidence.

Handmade and Quality Wooden Goods

The remaining two days a week are dedicated to precise, sustainable creation of hand made wooden items. These days are the engine that generates revenue, keeps our tools sharp and ensures the hub's financial sustainability.

What We Produce:

• Niche Wooden Items: Expertly crafted (e.g. handmade interior products to commissioned architectural details) designed for high-end retail, interior desgners and descerning individuals.

• Sustainable Sourcing: Products and materials that are locally sourced or sustainable materials, reflecting the values of the Forest of Dean.

• Quality Assurance: Everything we create helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and technique we pass on in our workshops.

View Our Product Catalogue: Discover craftsmanship shaped by the spirit of the Forest.