Adult education provider, ACL Essex, is offering a range of woodworking courses in Basildon for beginners through to experts.
Budding carpenters can learn new skills thanks to ACL Essex’s new woodworking courses at the ACL Basildon Craft Studio. Learners will have the opportunity to work on personal projects or follow a structured learning path that offers stepped progression. Courses are available for all levels from beginners who want to pick up the basics along with professionals wanting to improve their skillset. Learners can also create their own bespoke pieces and gain qualifications, including Level 1 and Level 2 Awards in Creative Craft.
The learning provider is also keen to promote the mental and physical benefits of working with wood and handheld tools. Lisa Jarentowski, Principal at ACL Essex, explains: “Woodworkers typically stay strong and fit, both physically and mentally. Working with tools develops hand-eye co-ordination and the repeated movements help develop muscle tone. It can also be therapeutic and meditative and can reduce stress as participants need to focus solely on woodworking while doing the task.”
The woodworking courses will start in November and will run during the daytime and evening to offer maximum flexibility for learners.
Lisa Jarentowski is excited about the launch of these courses and is looking forward to welcoming crafters through the doors. She says: “We’re really pleased to offer a selection of courses for different types of woodworkers. We cater to the hobbyist out in their workshop, who loves the calm of working with natural materials. We also offer opportunities for professionals or business owners who share the same passion but want to get qualified or hone their skills. Our courses are a great way to be creative and get satisfaction from making something practical, yet beautiful.”
The courses will be held at ACL Essex’s woodworking studio at the Lifelong Learning Centre, Churchill Avenue, Basildon, SS14 3SG.
To find out more about woodworking courses at ACL Essex in Basildon, please visit www.aclessex.com/woodwork.
