What’s On at Boomerang
Scroll down for a quick overview of our regular events — what to expect, who it is for and how to join in.
You can see all of our upcoming events on our Events Calendar where you can easily view and save them to your own Google Calendar.
We also run workshops throughout the year with skilled crafts people which are a great opportunity to learn something new and make something tangible to take home with you. You can browse our workshops over on our Ticket Tailor page!
Open Bench
Runs weekly on Tuesday 6-8.30pm
Bring your own ideas to life in a supportive, community workshop setting. Our Open Bench sessions are perfect for anyone who wants to work on personal woodwork projects using our tools, machinery and workbench. Ideal for all your messy creative and DIY projects. There’s always someone around if you need some advice or guidance.
Are you a beginner or just don’t know what to make? Come along to Open Bench and make one of our beginner items - a bird box, spice rack, mini stool or coffee table to get you started learning basic woodwork and furniture techniques under our guidance.
Each session is £20 + a £1 booking fee for online bookings. Got a longer term project? Book 4 sessions and get 20% off!
Carving Club
Happens regularly throughout the year.
(day of the week changes due to volunteer availability, see calendar for updates)
Carving Club happens regularly 6-8:30pm throughout the year (day of the week changes due to volunteer availability). It is a drop-in session for carving enthusiasts wanting to carve spoons, spatulas, figures or whatever else from sustainably sourced green wood in the company of other carvers and whittlers!
Please note: This is not a taught session, so some experience is required although volunteers and other folk will be happy to help you learn and improve if you’re just starting out!
Suggested Donation £3 to use wood/tools. No booking required
Green wood is freshly cut timber that still contains natural moisture, making it easier to shape, carve, and work with while helping reduce waste. All of our green wood is from sourced locally felled trees often donated by tree surgeons, foresters or collected by volunteers.
Check the calendar for when it’s on.
Woodwork For Wellbeing & Skills
6 or 8-week programme for people referred through mental health pathways
This 6 or 8-week programme is for people referred through mental health pathways who want to take part in a longer-term project and learn the basics of sustainable woodworking. Participants will learn to use hand and power tools, some machinery and work on their own creative woodwork project.
We offer this programme for Beginners and Improvers. You will need to be referred by a registered organisation to take part in these programmes. These programmes are subject to grant funding.
Skills Workshops
Want to try a workshop to get a taster of woodworking ?
We host one off workshops that can be booked in advance through Ticket Tailor. Each session is a chance to learn new skills and techniques from experienced makers in a relaxed, beginner friendly group setting. Check our events calendar for upcoming workshops, or sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know when new ones are announced.
We also offer bespoke workshops, if you’d like to arrange a workshop for your own group, drop us a message and we’ll be happy to chat.
Events Calendar
Bespoke Workshops For Groups!
Want to learn woodwork as a group?
Whether you are working on a community project, developing DIY skills or looking for a collaborative hands-on experience, we offer tailored workshops designed to meet your group’s needs.
Our team can guide you through everything from basic woodworking techniques to group build projects; perfect for community groups, teams and social initiatives.
Get in touch to discuss your ideas.