WORKING WITH WOOD: THE BASICS
Do you like working with wood, but lack theoretical training? Then there is our basic course. It won't turn you into a joiner or carpenter in a few weeks, but you will definitely understand the basics and if you have specific questions, our lecturer has enough experience to help you solve them.
PRESSLOVA 14, PILSEN
DEPO2015 Creative Zone
APPLICATION –
WINTER 2026/2027
DATES:
27. 11. 2026 - 12. 2. 2027
TIME: every Friday 5:00 PM–8:00 PM (10 lessons in total)
PLACE: Craft studio DEPO2015
CAPACITY: 6 adult participants
PRICE: 4,900,- / payable in one lump sum in advance
SCOPE: 30 hours.
2. 12. 2026 - 3. 2. 2027
TIME: every Friday 5:00 PM–8:00 PM (10 lessons in total)
PLACE: Craft studio DEPO2015
CAPACITY: 6 adult participants
PRICE: 4,900,- / payable in one lump sum in advance
SCOPE: 30 hours.
GIFT VOUCHER:
If you want to purchase the course as a gift, we need to send a pre-filled participant application form (name, participant contact) and the contact of the person who will pay for the course. We will send you a tax voucher without the stated amount in PDF format for printing by e-mail and payment documents 14 days before the start of the course. Communication regarding the start and progress of the course will be directed to the participant himself.
CONTAKT:
Ivana Mertlová mertlova@depo2015.cz
+420 731 958 180
COURSE CONTENT:
The goal of this course is to introduce you to the basic techniques of woodworking using both hand tools and power tools. During the course, you will ideally work on your own project, which you will bring with you (for larger projects, you will also need to provide your own materials).
In addition to individual projects, we usually make items such as frames for paintings, posters, or photographs, as well as stools, boxes, wooden toys, cat scratchers, and lamps. You can find inspiration in the gallery.
The finished product is yours at the end of the course.
WHAT WE’LL COVER:
hand tools and how to use them (jigsaw, circular saw, orbital sander, electric planer, router, angle grinder, miter saw)
types of wood, how to identify and work with them, and what they are suitable for
woodworking techniques (mortising, cutting, drilling, joining, gluing, sanding, finishing)
types of coatings, how to apply and remove them (removing old coatings, burning, chemical removal)
woodworking techniques
INSTRUCTOR MIROSLAV HORA:
A lifelong art educator who still has a passion for sharing his experience and skills. Although he did not study woodworking formally, he considers his years of practical experience to be sufficient professional training. Combined with patience and a cheerful disposition, these are ideal qualities for the role.