Dovetail Box Course
got what it takes to make a dovetail box?
On our dovetail box making course you’ll learn all of the joints and woodworking techniques required to create a stunning dovetail trinket box. You’ll leave this course knowing how to use one of the most iconic joints in woodworking, and with a beautiful box that you can be proud of.
Ready to learn brand learn new skills?
Looking to level up your woodworking hobby?
Brush up on some dusty techniques?
Need an escape from the daily mundane or a wellbeing boost?
All you need to bring to this course is the desire to get stuck in, no previous experience is necessary as we will teach you all you need to make this dovetail box!
The emphasis for this course is creating dovetails. This very traditional & beautiful way of jointing can be a challenging but we will work with you to help you achieve the level of accuracy required to create this elegant trinket box.
No one goes hungry on a Lula James Workshop! We will keep you energised with tasty snacks, teas, coffees and soft drinks throughout the day. Come lunchtime expect a sandwich buffet with all the trimmings. Its an intense course so you need to stay fuelled!
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Meet at 9:15am for Tea, coffee, pastries and introduction.
We normally get the biscuits out for a short morning tea break around 11am and we provide lunch at 1pm. The day finishes around 4:30pm but if you require a little extra time we are usually able to accommodate.
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Learn about Dovetail joints.
Practise, practise, practise!! Try out different timbers and learn how to build up your skill working towards an intricate pair of tails.
Choose you timber for your box from a limited selection.
Learn to prepare your timber.
Mark out your dovetails on your chosen timber.
Tools used: Marking gauge, knife, ruler, sliding bevel, cabinet maker’s chisels, block plane, jack plane, Japanese saw.
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Check over yesterday’s marking out with fresh eyes!
Another practise joint to get you in the zone…
Go ahead and cut all your final dovetails.
Mark out and start cutting your pins.
Tools used: Marking gauge, sliding bevel, knife, ruler, cabinet maker’s chisels, Japanese Saw.
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Finishing off all dovetail joints.
Prepare base and lid.
Sand.
Glue Up!
Tools used: Knife, ruler, cabinet makers chisels, Japanese saw.
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Unclamp your work.
Clean up any dried excess glue.
Attach base and fit lid.
Learn about finishing and oil your work!
Tools used: Cabinet maker’s chisels, jack plane, block plane, rebate plane, hard wax oil.
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“I recently attended the dovetail course run by Daisy and Andrew. It was excellent and I thoroughly recommend it to those wanting to develop the skill (as well as picking up loads of other practical woodworking tips throughout the course!!). The instructors were patient and supportive and made the experience worthwhile and enjoyable. The woodshop environment and refreshments were an added bonus. The course has certainly stimulated my interest and enthusiasm to do more with the skills I picked up. “- David .W
Lula James ltd courses are designed with adult learners in mind nevertheless we do welcome secondary school age pupils so long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also enrolled in the course and takes full responsibility for the young person.
All young people are different and some may find it hard to focus for a 4 day course, the 1 & 2 day courses are faster paced with quicker end satisfaction which will suit some teens better. Please send us an email to hello@lulajames.co.uk if you have any questions or need further information and advice.
