Why Choose Bensari Workshop Woodworking Courses?
Bensari Workshop is a woodworking studio designed for people who want to experience traditional handcraft — from the very first steps to advanced cabinetmaking techniques.
All courses are taught personally by Tom Bensari, a master woodworker, designer, and passionate advocate of traditional craftsmanship.
Workshops take place in small groups at ul. Krakowska 180 in Wrocław (Dawna Pralnia Loft Design), ensuring individual attention and hands-on guidance. Each participant works with professional tools and leaves not only with new skills, but also with a handcrafted object of their own making.
Complete Course Offer – From Basics to Advanced Craft Techniques
Woodworking for Beginners
The perfect choice for those taking their first steps into woodworking. This course introduces participants to hand tools, materials, and essential joinery methods.
You will learn:
- the use and maintenance of hand tools: saws, chisels, rasps, planes, scrapers,
- how to sharpen and set tools for precise work,
- layout and marking techniques for accurate cuts,
- understanding wood types and grain structure,
- basic cutting, planing, and surface preparation.
Practical project: a magnetic knife rack — a functional and elegant object you’ll take home.
Duration: 1 day (7–8 hours)
Price: 750 PLN
Schedule: weekends (start 9:00) or weekdays (start 14:00)
👉 See course details – Woodworking for Beginners in Wrocław
✋ Mastering the Plane and Scraper
A course focused on surface perfection and control. Learn how to adjust, sharpen, and use hand planes and scrapers for flawless finishes.
You will learn:
- how to prepare and set a plane,
- sharpening and tuning scrapers,
- working with the grain and difficult wood fibers,
- surface evaluation and correction techniques.
Practical exercise: planing and smoothing wooden boards.
Duration: 1 day (approx. 6 hours)
Price: 850 PLN
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Mortise and Tenon Joints – Traditional Joinery
A masterclass in precision joinery. The mortise-and-tenon is one of the oldest and strongest woodworking joints, used for centuries in fine furniture and architectural woodwork.
You will learn:
- accurate layout and marking of joints,
- cutting mortises and tenons by hand,
- fitting components tightly and cleanly,
- reinforcing with wooden pegs,
- quality control and adjustment.
Practical project: a framed cutting board assembled with mortise and tenon joints.
Duration: 2 days (approx. 16 hours)
Price: 1400 PLN
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Dovetail Joints – Fine Woodworking Step by Step
Dovetail joinery unites aesthetics and strength — a hallmark of master craftsmanship.
You will learn:
- geometry and proportion of dovetails,
- marking and sawing techniques,
- chiseling for precise fit and finish,
- sanding and fine-tuning for clean symmetry.
Practical project: a wooden box joined with dovetails — elegant, durable, and timeless.
Duration: 2 days (approx. 16 hours)
Price: 1500 PLN
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Hammer Veneering and Steam-Bending Wood
A unique course combining two heritage techniques: veneering with hot hide glue and bending wood with steam.
You will learn:
- veneer selection and preparation,
- applying veneer using a hammer and glue,
- basics of steam-bending and forming curves,
- stabilizing and finishing bent components.
Practical project: a curved-handled wooden tray with a veneered surface.
Duration: 2 days (approx. 16 hours)
Price: 1600 PLN
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Woodturning – Pens and Writing Instruments
A creative introduction to turning wood on the lathe.
You will learn:
- safe operation and setup of the lathe,
- selecting and mounting blanks,
- basic turning, sanding, and polishing,
- assembling metal components for pens and pencils.
Practical project: a handmade wooden pen or pencil — a perfect personalized gift.
Duration: 1 day (approx. 6 hours)
Price: 900 PLN
👉 Details – Woodturning Workshop in Wrocław
Practical Information
📍 Location: Wrocław, ul. Krakowska 180, Building P, Unit 1
🪵 Tools and materials: All provided – wood, hand tools, and safety equipment.
👥 Atmosphere: Small groups, individual attention, inspiring environment.
📜 Certificate: Each participant receives a personalized completion certificate.
💰 Funding: Courses eligible for funding (KFS) as Bensari Workshop is registered as a certified training institution.
☕ Facilities: Free parking, Wi-Fi, coffee, tea, fruit.
Which Course to Choose? – Recommendations
| Goal | Recommended Course |
|---|---|
| First contact with woodworking | Woodworking for Beginners |
| Improving hand-tool technique | Plane and Scraper Workshop |
| Building solid furniture structures | Mortise and Tenon Joints |
| Crafting aesthetic details | Dovetail Joinery |
| Artistic and decorative forms | Veneering and Steam-Bending |
| Creative small projects & gifts | Pen Turning Workshop |
Learning Woodcraft in Wrocław
Bensari Workshop offers a complete educational path — from first contact with wood to advanced cabinetmaking and decorative techniques. Whether you seek a practical skill, a creative outlet, or a deeper understanding of craftsmanship, you’ll find a course tailored to your needs.
👉 View all woodworking workshops at Bensari Workshop – Traditional Craft in the Heart of Wrocław.
See you in the workshop!
Tom Bensari
