Short workshop calendar

Focused single-day and weekend intensives between Foundation cohorts. Seats follow bench and classroom capacity.

Learners gathered around an inspection table during a short Spruceway workshop

Print reading clinic

Saturday 12 September 2026 · 09:30–15:30 · £165

Title blocks, section views, and tolerance markup using paper prints and scrap castings. Suitable before a Foundation start or as a refresher for apprentices.

Fixture basics for milling

Saturday 3 October 2026 · 09:30–16:00 · £185

Soft jaws, simple clamps, and stop setups on the school mills. Bring closed footwear; aluminium blanks supplied.

Inspection drills with micrometers

Saturday 24 October 2026 · 10:00–14:00 · £120

Zeroing, feel, and recording practices for shafts and bores. Ideal companion to Materials Lab Days or mid-Foundation learners.

Evening drawing surgery

Thursday 12 November 2026 · 18:30–21:00 · £75

Bring a live drawing from work or college. Tutors help you annotate critical dimensions before you cut.

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Workshops are not a substitute for the Foundation Workshop Programme; they are short skills days with limited places. Tell us which date you want when you enquire.

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