{"title":"Courses","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatt Estlea courses are structured woodworking teaching experiences for learning specific skills and projects with clearer guidance than working alone. This collection currently includes the Dovetails in a Day workshop course and Keepsake Box course dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCourse places, dates, formats, prerequisites and included materials can vary, so check each individual course page carefully before booking. The product pages provide the latest information on what the course covers, when it runs and what you need to know before attending.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dovetails-in-a-day","title":"Dovetails in a Day - Workshop Course","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin Matt for a day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at his Newbury workshop and learn every step involved in marking, cutting, and fitting dovetails. With only \u003cstrong\u003efive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e participants per class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you'll benefit from one-on-one guidance whilst learning alongside likeminded individuals. If you're looking to hone your woodworking skills and fancy a trip to Matt’s workshop, this is your chance!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is aimed at beginners with little to no experience cutting dovetails. But if you're wondering if this course is for you, please feel free to contact Rob who can answer any questions you may have.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003erob@mattestlea.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll provide all the tools and materials. Just bring yourself!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Workshop is located at Studland Industrial Estate in Newbury UK. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParking is available on-site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTea, coffee, and snacks are available at all times but we ask you bring a packed lunch.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe course runs from approximately 8:30am - 5:00pm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Matt Estlea","offers":[{"title":"Saturday - November 14th 2026","offer_id":64356094509433,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/4420\/7656\/files\/DovetailsinaDayv5.png?v=1766069136"},{"product_id":"the-keepsake-box-course-19th-october-23rd-october-2026","title":"The Keepsake Box Course (19th October - 23rd October 2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin Matt for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-day course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at his Newbury workshop and learn every step involved in making the Keepsake Box. With only \u003cstrong\u003efive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e participants per class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you'll benefit from one-on-one guidance whilst learning alongside likeminded individuals. If you're looking to hone your woodworking skills and fancy a trip to Matt’s workshop, this is your chance!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mattestlea.com\/pages\/keepsake-box-course\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here to Learn More\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials available include: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoplar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak (£40 Material Surcharge - Paid Later)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut (£40 Material Surcharge - Paid Later)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce you've purchased your course, we'll be in touch to confirm what material you want and whether you want an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mattestlea.com\/products\/ecs1\"\u003eEmblem Coin\u003c\/a\u003e engraved (at no extra cost) for your Keepsake Box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matt Estlea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63819595383161,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/4420\/7656\/files\/KeepsakeBox-LidClosed.png?v=1746710373"}],"url":"https:\/\/mattestlea.com\/collections\/courses.oembed","provider":"Matt Estlea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}