Croeso i'r ysgol - Welcome to the school
Ysgol Llawrybetws is located in the beautiful North Wales village of Glan-yr-afon in Gwynedd, between Corwen and Bala.
The workshops/school are set in a former primary school building, Ysgol Llawrybetws, which opened in 1908 but closed almost exactly 100 years later.
The location is stunning, workshop spaces inspiring, top quality tools and tuition. Traditional skills and standards combined with modern innovation in tools and materials.
Bill is a qualified conservator and maker, City & Guilds through to a Masters. He has written for a number of magazines and publications. He also works with market leading brands like SawStop Europe, Rubiomonocoat UK and Temple Tools Co (Japanese saws and tools). Bill also runs a school and workshop in Cambridgeshire. He takes on private client work at both locations.
You can follow Bill on Social Media (Instagram and YouTube) for tips, tutorials or just to follow the journey. Links below.
Dysgu - Creu - Adfer
Dysgu/Learn
Adfer/Restore
Dysgu/Learn
In addition to working for private clients, mainly making and restoring furniture, Bill also runs furniture craft courses. From 1 day to 5 day courses you can learn woodworking, furniture making and restoration skills.
New courses will be introduced for 2027, this will include some longer courses, but please contact us if thee is something specific you need help with.
Creu/Create
Adfer/Restore
Dysgu/Learn
The ability to make something tangible at a workbench and relax is such an important.
From total beginners to experienced woodworkers wanting to add to their skills, Bill has a wide range of skills, knowledge and teaching techniques.
Adfer/Restore
Adfer/Restore
Adfer/Restore
In a time where many household objects are fast and disposable, making items that last and are restorable in the future, is so important.
The ability to appreciate old items, accept the 'imperfect' is the first step, then the ability and knowledge to restore an item ethically is the next one. That learning journey then never stops.
