Lula James - Woodworking Creative
Edith Road Workshops, 15 Edith Road, Oxford, OX1 4QB, GB
Rating: 5.0 ★ (65 ratings)
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At the Edith Road Workshops in Oxford, you'll find Lula James, a venture co-founded by Daisy Lula Brunsdon, a graduate of the prestigious Rycotewood Furniture Centre, and Andrew James Joye. Daisy, whose talents were showcased on the BBC series 'Saved and Remade', brings a passion for hands-on creativity, transforming treasured but unused objects into new pieces. Lula James offers a variety of woodworking courses, from single-day experiences where you can make items like a doorstop, keyring, and plant stand, to more intensive multi-day workshops focusing on specific skills such as mortise and tenon joints or dovetail box making. These courses are designed for all abilities, providing quality tools, timber, and expert tuition in a welcoming environment.
Located just a 15-minute walk from Carfax, the Edith Road Workshops provide a vibrant setting for creative exploration. Lula James emphasises learning traditional woodworking principles, from timber selection and marking up, through to sawing, planing, sanding, joinery, and finishing. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to build on existing skills, the patient and informative teaching approach ensures a rewarding experience. Participants in past workshops have praised the beautiful workshop space and the knowledgeable guidance offered by Daisy and Andrew, leaving not only with new skills but often with a unique, handcrafted item to be proud of. The workshops are easily accessible by public transport, cycling, or walking, with parking available nearby at Hinksey Park for those travelling by car.
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Found the one day introductory course on the Lula James website and was so glad that I had. Excellent communications via email beforehand and on the day both Daisy and Andrew were so welcoming, helpful and encouraging and everything was done in such a relaxing way. The workshop was beautifully kitted out too.
Have learnt so many skills which I have already put to good use at home on building some shelves. There was an excellent lunch thrown in and it was great to be able to make and bring home a door wedge, a keyring and a flower pot stand.
Would 110% recommend this course to a budding woodworker - you certainly won't be disappointed.
The small touches are great too - the regular (good) tea and coffee, snacks to start the day, and a fresh, filling lunch thrown in; the photos taken throughout the course for sharing afterwards; the bits of woodworking wisdom and book recommendations shared over lunch.
I would love to book in again sometime!