Five-Day Traditional Woodworking Workshop in Cantabria, Spain
Location: Cantabria, Spain (1.5 hours east of Bilbao)
Duration: Five days, six hours of instruction per day
Dates: June, August, or November (Monday to Friday)
Age Requirement: 18+
Room and Board: Not included, but we’re happy to provide hotel recommendations upon booking.
Master the Art of Traditional Woodworking
Immerse yourself in the timeless craft of woodworking during a five-day workshop set in beautiful Cantabria, Spain. Guided by Israel, a renowned furniture maker, you'll craft a small piece of furniture using traditional hand tools and time-honored techniques.
This hands-on course is perfect for those eager to deepen their woodworking skills and take on new challenges. Over the week, you'll master essential techniques, including:
Choosing the wood: Identifying important features in the wood to match your furniture design.
Hand tools: Handling and maintaining traditional woodworking tools.
Design and wood preparation
Tolerances: Determining acceptable gaps between different parts of the furniture.
Joinery techniques: Master dovetails, mortise and tenon, and other classic methods.
Decorative details: Add personalized decorative touches to your handcrafted furniture.
Finishing
At the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a beautifully finished project and a solid foundation in woodworking to continue your creative journey.
What You’ll Get
Expert Instruction: Learn from Israel, a master woodworker with a passion for sharing his craft.
Personalized Attention: With workshops capped at three participants, you’ll receive focused guidance tailored to your skill level.
A Finished Masterpiece: Take home a handcrafted piece of furniture that showcases your new skills.
Creative Inspiration: Discover the joy of woodworking in an inspiring setting steeped in natural beauty.
Book Your Woodworking Adventure Today
Discover the art of traditional Spanish woodworking in Cantabria. Connect with a local craftsman, perfect your skills, and create something truly unique. Contact us today to reserve your spot!
Location: Cantabria, Spain (1.5 hours east of Bilbao)
Duration: Five days, six hours of instruction per day
Dates: June, August, or November (Monday to Friday)
Age Requirement: 18+
Room and Board: Not included, but we’re happy to provide hotel recommendations upon booking.
Master the Art of Traditional Woodworking
Immerse yourself in the timeless craft of woodworking during a five-day workshop set in beautiful Cantabria, Spain. Guided by Israel, a renowned furniture maker, you'll craft a small piece of furniture using traditional hand tools and time-honored techniques.
This hands-on course is perfect for those eager to deepen their woodworking skills and take on new challenges. Over the week, you'll master essential techniques, including:
Choosing the wood: Identifying important features in the wood to match your furniture design.
Hand tools: Handling and maintaining traditional woodworking tools.
Design and wood preparation
Tolerances: Determining acceptable gaps between different parts of the furniture.
Joinery techniques: Master dovetails, mortise and tenon, and other classic methods.
Decorative details: Add personalized decorative touches to your handcrafted furniture.
Finishing
At the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a beautifully finished project and a solid foundation in woodworking to continue your creative journey.
What You’ll Get
Expert Instruction: Learn from Israel, a master woodworker with a passion for sharing his craft.
Personalized Attention: With workshops capped at three participants, you’ll receive focused guidance tailored to your skill level.
A Finished Masterpiece: Take home a handcrafted piece of furniture that showcases your new skills.
Creative Inspiration: Discover the joy of woodworking in an inspiring setting steeped in natural beauty.
Book Your Woodworking Adventure Today
Discover the art of traditional Spanish woodworking in Cantabria. Connect with a local craftsman, perfect your skills, and create something truly unique. Contact us today to reserve your spot!
Location: Cantabria, Spain (1.5 hours east of Bilbao)
Duration: Five days, six hours of instruction per day
Dates: June, August, or November (Monday to Friday)
Age Requirement: 18+
Room and Board: Not included, but we’re happy to provide hotel recommendations upon booking.
Master the Art of Traditional Woodworking
Immerse yourself in the timeless craft of woodworking during a five-day workshop set in beautiful Cantabria, Spain. Guided by Israel, a renowned furniture maker, you'll craft a small piece of furniture using traditional hand tools and time-honored techniques.
This hands-on course is perfect for those eager to deepen their woodworking skills and take on new challenges. Over the week, you'll master essential techniques, including:
Choosing the wood: Identifying important features in the wood to match your furniture design.
Hand tools: Handling and maintaining traditional woodworking tools.
Design and wood preparation
Tolerances: Determining acceptable gaps between different parts of the furniture.
Joinery techniques: Master dovetails, mortise and tenon, and other classic methods.
Decorative details: Add personalized decorative touches to your handcrafted furniture.
Finishing
At the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a beautifully finished project and a solid foundation in woodworking to continue your creative journey.
What You’ll Get
Expert Instruction: Learn from Israel, a master woodworker with a passion for sharing his craft.
Personalized Attention: With workshops capped at three participants, you’ll receive focused guidance tailored to your skill level.
A Finished Masterpiece: Take home a handcrafted piece of furniture that showcases your new skills.
Creative Inspiration: Discover the joy of woodworking in an inspiring setting steeped in natural beauty.
Book Your Woodworking Adventure Today
Discover the art of traditional Spanish woodworking in Cantabria. Connect with a local craftsman, perfect your skills, and create something truly unique. Contact us today to reserve your spot!
About the artist
Israel is a renowned design maker known for creating exquisite, high-quality wooden furniture pieces using solid wood. With a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and material integrity, Israel’s work has been featured in prestigious publications like Fine Woodworking, Australian Wood Review, and Furniture and Cabinet Making, where he also shares his expertise through insightful articles on furniture making. Based in Cantabria's serene Toranzo Valley, surrounded by nature, including hazelnut, chestnut, and wild cherry trees, Israel’s creative process flourishes in this tranquil workshop environment. His philosophy views furniture making as an integrated process, where design and craftsmanship work hand-in-hand to create timeless, functional pieces.
