If you’re looking for woodworking courses in Wrocław that teach real craftsmanship, hand-tool work, and conscious design in wood, this article is a complete guide to the Bensari Workshop offer for the first half of 2026.
I run these workshops personally—my name is Tom Bensari. For years I’ve worked in traditional woodworking, furniture design, and craft education. I teach the way I work myself: without shortcuts, without mass production, with a strong focus on hand tools, precision, and a deep understanding of material.
The workshops take place in small, focused groups in Wrocław, at Krakowska 180 (Dawna Pralnia – Loft Design complex). Each participant works with professional tools and leaves the workshop with a concrete skill and a self-made project.
Woodworking Course Schedule – January–June 2026
January 2026
- 23.01.2026 – Woodworking from scratch
- 24–25.01.2026 – Dovetail joinery
February 2026
- 06.02.2026 – Woodworking from scratch
- 07–08.02.2026 – Mortise and tenon joinery
- 20.02.2026 – Woodworking from scratch
- 21–22.02.2026 – Dovetail joinery
March 2026
- 06.03.2026 – Woodworking from scratch
- 07–08.03.2026 – Hammer veneering and steam bending
- 20.03.2026 – Woodworking from scratch
- 21–22.03.2026 – Mortise and tenon joinery
April 2026
- 10.04.2026 – Woodworking from scratch
- 11–12.04.2026 – Mortise and tenon joinery
- 15.04.2026 – Pen turning
- 24.04.2026 – Woodworking from scratch
- 25–26.04.2026 – Dovetail joinery
May 2026
- 08.05.2026 – Woodworking from scratch
- 09–10.05.2026 – Hammer veneering and steam bending
- 15.05.2026 – Hand plane and scraper mastery
- 22.05.2026 – Woodworking from scratch
- 23–24.05.2026 – Dovetail joinery
June 2026
- 05.06.2026 – Woodworking from scratch
- 06–07.06.2026 – Mortise and tenon joinery
- 10.06.2026 – Pen turning
- 19.06.2026 – Woodworking from scratch
- 20–21.06.2026 – Hammer veneering and steam bending
What Woodworking Courses Can You Find at Bensari Workshop?
Woodworking from scratch
Most people starting their journey with craft choose the Woodworking from scratch course. It’s the first step toward conscious work with wood: you’ll learn hand tools, layout and marking, basic stock preparation, and how to understand wood as a material.
Practical project: magnetic knife holder
Duration: 1 day
Hand plane and scraper mastery
For those who want to improve surface quality and precision, this course focuses on mastering hand planes and scrapers. It’s an intensive workshop dedicated to tool setup, sharpening, and proper technique.
Duration: 1 day
Mortise and tenon joinery
If you’re interested in strong, long-lasting furniture construction, the Mortise and Tenon workshop teaches one of the most important traditional woodworking joints.
Practical project: cutting board with a mortise-and-tenon frame
Duration: 2 days
Dovetail joinery
Dovetails are a hallmark of premium craftsmanship. This course is designed for those who want to take their precision and aesthetic understanding to the next level.
Practical project: wooden box joined with dovetails
Duration: 2 days
Hammer veneering and steam bending
For those drawn to form, curvature, and the decorative side of woodworking, this course introduces traditional hammer veneering, hot hide glue, and steam-bending techniques.
Practical project: veneered tray with bent wooden handles
Duration: 2 days
Pen turning
If you want to create a functional object or get an introduction to woodturning, this workshop covers the basics of working on the lathe.
Practical project: wooden pen or fountain pen
Duration: 1 day
Practical Information
- Location: Wrocław, Krakowska 180, Building P
- Materials and tools: provided by the workshop
- Groups: small, with individual guidance
- Certificate: named certificate of completion
- Funding: possible financing via BUR
- Amenities: parking, Wi-Fi, coffee, tea
The full list of workshops is available on the full woodworking course offer in Wrocław page.
Which Woodworking Course Should You Choose?
- First contact with woodworking: Woodworking from scratch
- Improving technique: Hand Plane and scraper mastery
- Durable furniture construction: Mortise and tenon joinery
- Premium aesthetic details: Dovetail joinery
- Decorative and curved forms: Veneering and steam bending
- Creative small objects: Pen turning
Summary
Bensari Workshop woodworking courses are about learning craft in its classical sense: hand-tool work, understanding material, and taking responsibility for every detail. The January–June 2026 schedule allows both beginners and experienced makers to plan their learning and develop specific woodworking skills.
See you in the workshop.
Tom Bensari
