Holz-Handwerkskurs für Einsteiger*innen: Wochenend-Kurs Wandregal aus Vollholz mit Linoleum-Ablage bauen

Beginner Courses in Woodworking

I’m looking forward to sharing my passion for working with wood with you! In my courses, you can learn the basics of woodworking and get creative in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.

The courses are designed for women as well as non-binary, trans, inter, and agender people to create a safe and empowering space. 

All information about the courses and upcoming dates:https://splint.works/kurse

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Weekend Course: Build a Solid Wood Wall Shelf with a Linoleum Shelf 

In this course, we combine wood with linoleum—a sustainable and versatile material. Linoleum is made from natural raw materials such as linseed oil, resin, and cork flour. Mounted on jute fabric, it serves as a sustainable flooring material, while in furniture making it is used as an alternative to paper. We’ll use this furniture-grade linoleum to give the shelf of a small wall shelf a colorful yet durable finish. You’ll have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of colors to create your own personalized, handmade piece.

Course Content

In this course, you’ll work with a combination of hand tools and machines. To start, you’ll receive a set of pre-cut light-colored wooden boards. Next, you’ll select a crossbar made of the wood of your choice and pick out a piece of linoleum. First, the linoleum is glued to a backing board and clamped in place with screw clamps.
While the glue dries, we’ll focus on the shelf sides: To fit the crossbar, we’ll cut a notch into the shelf sides—using a Japanese saw and a chisel. For the mounting, we drill precise holes using the drill press and tap the brackets into place with a hammer.
Now you have the opportunity to try out the edge sander to round off your shelf sides. After the linoleum board has been cut flush, we use a special router to cut slots for the flat dowels, which securely connect the shelf components. Before gluing the shelf together, we sand all surfaces smooth and round off the edges.
After applying the glue, the shelf is secured with screw clamps. While the glue dries, we’ll take a short break for a snack. Afterward, I’ll share some theoretical knowledge with you. Finally, you’ll sand the outside of your shelf—and you’re done!
I’ll give you a set of dowels and screws to take home so you can mount your shelf directly on the wall.

WHERE

Woodworking Shop, Heinrich-Heine-Straße 35, 04178 Leipzig
 

DURATION

Total: 10 hours + 1-hour break
spread over two days
 

DATES

Saturday, July 25, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. + Sunday, July 26, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Additional dates to follow.
Custom dates for small groups (4 people) are available upon request.

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

The course is designed for 4–6 people, so you can enjoy personalized attention. If the required number of participants is not reached by 2 weeks before the course begins, the course unfortunately cannot take place.
 

COST

105–145 €, depending on your financial situation
Includes materials, beverages, and pastries
 

REGISTRATION

Please send your inquiry to info@splint.works
 

LANGUAGE

The course is taught in German. English is also available as the course language upon request.
 

ACCESSIBILITY

If you have special needs, please feel free to contact me in advance so we can discuss in detail how to ensure accessible access for you.