Join our in-store expert Nathan as he takes us into the world of Cosplay. Derived from two words 'costume play', it's a performance art in which participants, called cosplayers, wear costumes to represent a specific character. This cultural, social and creative phenomenon now attracts thousands of followers around the country This month we'll show you, step-by-step, how to create your Cosplay character.  

In the second of four demonstrations, sales advisor (by day) and Cosplay enthusiast Nathan begins to refine shapes and begin the detailing of the costume panels cut and shaped in the first session. Nathan will use Axminster trade scrollsaws to shape high-density foams, introduce curves using heat guns and add textures and wear using the Dremel 3000 rotary tool.

Join our in-store expert Nathan as he takes us into the world of Cosplay. Derived from two words 'costume play', it's a performance art in which participants, called cosplayers, wear costumes to represent a specific character. This cultural, social and creative phenomenon now attracts thousands of followers around the country This month we'll show you, step-by-step, how to create your Cosplay character.  

In his third Cosplay demonstration, in-store sales advisor and talented maker Nathan takes us further into the world of costume design and manufacture. In this session, he’ll use soldering irons and heat guns to add further textures, battle scars and realism to costume components. Join Nathan for his detailed and absorbing journey into creative costuming for theatre, film - or just for fun.

At this national demonstration, our in-store experts demonstrate the latest range of quiet-running, oil free Swan Compressors. These hard-working, versatile machines can be used in many ways to make routine workshop tasks easier, quicker and more satisfying to complete. On the day, we’ll focus on the safe use of air nail guns and show just how compressors can be used in a variety of roles to tackle everyday DIY and decorative projects. If you’ve never worked ‘under pressure’ before, this is your chance!

Join our in-store expert Nathan as he takes us into the world of Cosplay. Derived from two words 'costume play', it's a performance art in which participants, called cosplayers, wear costumes to represent a specific character. This cultural, social and creative phenomenon now attracts thousands of followers around the country This month we'll show you, step-by-step, how to create your Cosplay character.  

In the final demonstration of four, in-store creative expert Nathan shows how to use airbrushing and other paint techniques to add colours, hues and decorative detail to the costume he has now nearly completed. He’ll be using the SprayCraft SP66 Professional Airbrush and Compressor Kit and demonstrate masking, blending and rub-down techniques to enhance realism and overall visual impact. Nathan will also demonstrate the use of Polyvine pearlescent paints and lacquer finishes to complete the project.

Our ‘Beat the Boredom’ Pen Turning sessions will help young people with a flair for creativity make a unique pen to take home - an ideal gift or stationery item for the start of term. We’ll help with some of the preparation, allowing time for our young makers to understand how to use the lathe and chisels safely, and then shape and finish the pen. We’ll provide all the materials, plenty of hands-on guidance - and protective wear to ensure a safe and rewarding learning experience for all.

*Maximum of two children per session, ages 10-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials will be provided by Axminster store. Photographs will be taken during the workshop, please advise the tutor if you do not wish your child to be included with any future marketing.

Our ‘Beat the Boredom’ Pen Turning sessions will help young people with a flair for creativity make a unique pen to take home - an ideal gift or stationery item for the start of term. We’ll help with some of the preparation, allowing time for our young makers to understand how to use the lathe and chisels safely, and then shape and finish the pen. We’ll provide all the materials, plenty of hands-on guidance - and protective wear to ensure a safe and rewarding learning experience for all.

*Maximum of two children per session, ages 10-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials will be provided by Axminster store. Photographs will be taken during the workshop, please advise the tutor if you do not wish your child to be included with any future marketing.

Our ‘Beat the Boredom’ Pen Turning sessions will help young people with a flair for creativity make a unique pen to take home - an ideal gift or stationery item for the start of term. We’ll help with some of the preparation, allowing time for our young makers to understand how to use the lathe and chisels safely, and then shape and finish the pen. We’ll provide all the materials, plenty of hands-on guidance - and protective wear to ensure a safe and rewarding learning experience for all.

*Maximum of two children per session, ages 10-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials will be provided by Axminster store. Photographs will be taken during the workshop, please advise the tutor if you do not wish your child to be included with any future marketing.

Our ‘Beat the Boredom’ Pen Turning sessions will help young people with a flair for creativity make a unique pen to take home - an ideal gift or stationery item for the start of term. We’ll help with some of the preparation, allowing time for our young makers to understand how to use the lathe and chisels safely, and then shape and finish the pen. We’ll provide all the materials, plenty of hands-on guidance - and protective wear to ensure a safe and rewarding learning experience for all.

*Maximum of two children per session, ages 10-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials will be provided by Axminster store. Photographs will be taken during the workshop, please advise the tutor if you do not wish your child to be included with any future marketing.

Our ‘Beat the Boredom’ Pen Turning sessions will help young people with a flair for creativity make a unique pen to take home - an ideal gift or stationery item for the start of term. We’ll help with some of the preparation, allowing time for our young makers to understand how to use the lathe and chisels safely, and then shape and finish the pen. We’ll provide all the materials, plenty of hands-on guidance - and protective wear to ensure a safe and rewarding learning experience for all.

*Maximum of two children per session, ages 10-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials will be provided by Axminster store. Photographs will be taken during the workshop, please advise the tutor if you do not wish your child to be included with any future marketing.

Our ‘Beat the Boredom’ Pen Turning sessions will help young people with a flair for creativity make a unique pen to take home - an ideal gift or stationery item for the start of term. We’ll help with some of the preparation, allowing time for our young makers to understand how to use the lathe and chisels safely, and then shape and finish the pen. We’ll provide all the materials, plenty of hands-on guidance - and protective wear to ensure a safe and rewarding learning experience for all.

*Maximum of two children per session, ages 10-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials will be provided by Axminster store. Photographs will be taken during the workshop, please advise the tutor if you do not wish your child to be included with any future marketing.

Our ‘Beat the Boredom’ Pen Turning sessions will help young people with a flair for creativity make a unique pen to take home - an ideal gift or stationery item for the start of term. We’ll help with some of the preparation, allowing time for our young makers to understand how to use the lathe and chisels safely, and then shape and finish the pen. We’ll provide all the materials, plenty of hands-on guidance - and protective wear to ensure a safe and rewarding learning experience for all.

*Maximum of two children per session, ages 10-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials will be provided by Axminster store. Photographs will be taken during the workshop, please advise the tutor if you do not wish your child to be included with any future marketing.

Our ‘Beat the Boredom’ Pen Turning sessions will help young people with a flair for creativity make a unique pen to take home - an ideal gift or stationery item for the start of term. We’ll help with some of the preparation, allowing time for our young makers to understand how to use the lathe and chisels safely, and then shape and finish the pen. We’ll provide all the materials, plenty of hands-on guidance - and protective wear to ensure a safe and rewarding learning experience for all.

*Maximum of two children per session, ages 10-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials will be provided by Axminster store. Photographs will be taken during the workshop, please advise the tutor if you do not wish your child to be included with any future marketing.

Scroll sawing provides a great way to produce a fun, interesting take-home project in less than an hour. During our ‘Beat the Boredom’ Scroll Saw sessions, our store team will help young creators cut out and sand down the shapes required to make a 3D slot-together bird. Scroll sawing is a test of hand-to-eye coordination which is challenging yet absorbing - and will open young minds to further creative possibilities. Where time permits, we’ll show how pyrography could be used to add detail to the bird and suggest special paints available in store to finish the project at home. 

*Maximum of two children per session, ages 7-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials will be provided by Axminster store. Photographs will be taken during the workshop, please advise the tutor if you do not wish your child to be included with any future marketing.

Scroll sawing provides a great way to produce a fun, interesting take-home project in less than an hour. During our ‘Beat the Boredom’ Scroll Saw sessions, our store team will help young creators cut out and sand down the shapes required to make a 3D slot-together bird. Scroll sawing is a test of hand-to-eye coordination which is challenging yet absorbing - and will open young minds to further creative possibilities. Where time permits, we’ll show how pyrography could be used to add detail to the bird and suggest special paints available in store to finish the project at home. 

*Maximum of two children per session, ages 7-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials will be provided by Axminster store. Photographs will be taken during the workshop, please advise the tutor if you do not wish your child to be included with any future marketing.

Scroll sawing provides a great way to produce a fun, interesting take-home project in less than an hour. During our ‘Beat the Boredom’ Scroll Saw sessions, our store team will help young creators cut out and sand down the shapes required to make a 3D slot-together bird. Scroll sawing is a test of hand-to-eye coordination which is challenging yet absorbing - and will open young minds to further creative possibilities. Where time permits, we’ll show how pyrography could be used to add detail to the bird and suggest special paints available in store to finish the project at home. 

*Maximum of two children per session, ages 7-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials will be provided by Axminster store. Photographs will be taken during the workshop, please advise the tutor if you do not wish your child to be included with any future marketing.

Scroll sawing provides a great way to produce a fun, interesting take-home project in less than an hour. During our ‘Beat the Boredom’ Scroll Saw sessions, our store team will help young creators cut out and sand down the shapes required to make a 3D slot-together bird. Scroll sawing is a test of hand-to-eye coordination which is challenging yet absorbing - and will open young minds to further creative possibilities. Where time permits, we’ll show how pyrography could be used to add detail to the bird and suggest special paints available in store to finish the project at home. 

*Maximum of two children per session, ages 7-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials will be provided by Axminster store. Photographs will be taken during the workshop, please advise the tutor if you do not wish your child to be included with any future marketing.

The Tormek T-8 sharpening system is the perfect answer for all your sharpening requirements. For any professional or amateur needing a versatile, reliable and repeatable sharpening system, the T-8 should be at the top of your list. But don't just take our word for it - come and see for yourself!

Our in-store demonstrator, Mark, will take you through setting up of the machine, jig choice, wheel truing and sharpening techniques (with emphasis on the sharpening of woodturning and hand tools). You can even bring in your own tools to put the Tormek through its paces!

Scroll sawing provides a great way to produce a fun, interesting take-home project in less than an hour. During our ‘Beat the Boredom’ Scroll Saw sessions, our store team will help young creators cut out and sand down the shapes required to make a 3D slot-together bird. Scroll sawing is a test of hand-to-eye coordination which is challenging yet absorbing - and will open young minds to further creative possibilities. Where time permits, we’ll show how pyrography could be used to add detail to the bird and suggest special paints available in store to finish the project at home. 

*Maximum of two children per session, ages 7-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials will be provided by Axminster store. Photographs will be taken during the workshop, please advise the tutor if you do not wish your child to be included within any future marketing.

Scroll sawing provides a great way to produce a fun, interesting take-home project in less than an hour. During our ‘Beat the Boredom’ Scroll Saw sessions, our store team will help young creators cut out and sand down the shapes required to make a 3D slot-together bird. Scroll sawing is a test of hand-to-eye coordination which is challenging yet absorbing - and will open young minds to further creative possibilities. Where time permits, we’ll show how pyrography could be used to add detail to the bird and suggest special paints available in store to finish the project at home. 

*Maximum of two children per session, ages 7-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials will be provided by Axminster store. Photographs will be taken during the workshop, please advise the tutor if you do not wish your child to be included within any future marketing.

Scroll sawing provides a great way to produce a fun, interesting take-home project in less than an hour. During our ‘Beat the Boredom’ Scroll Saw sessions, our store team will help young creators cut out and sand down the shapes required to make a 3D slot-together bird. Scroll sawing is a test of hand-to-eye coordination which is challenging yet absorbing - and will open young minds to further creative possibilities. Where time permits, we’ll show how pyrography could be used to add detail to the bird and suggest special paints available in store to finish the project at home. 

*Maximum of two children per session, ages 7-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials will be provided by Axminster store. Photographs will be taken during the workshop, please advise the tutor if you do not wish your child to be included within any future marketing.

Scroll sawing provides a great way to produce a fun, interesting take-home project in less than an hour. During our ‘Beat the Boredom’ Scroll Saw sessions, our store team will help young creators cut out and sand down the shapes required to make a 3D slot-together bird. Scroll sawing is a test of hand-to-eye coordination which is challenging yet absorbing - and will open young minds to further creative possibilities. Where time permits, we’ll show how pyrography could be used to add detail to the bird and suggest special paints available in store to finish the project at home. 

*Maximum of two children per session, ages 7-14, all children must be registered to participate. Please register your interest through Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the store. All tools and materials will be provided by Axminster store. Photographs will be taken during the workshop, please advise the tutor if you do not wish your child to be included within any future marketing.