About our teachers

ABOUT

OUR TEACHER

David Free

Woodworking craftsman and television presenter David Free runs the Great British Woodshop Courses. He is DRB certified. After school, David received a scholarship from the Australian Federal Government and trained as an Electronics and Telecommunications engineer but his passion for woodwork, brought out by a high school teacher when he was a teenager, always remained a hobby throughout his 20+ years in the communications industry.

He has been practicing woodwork and general building for 40 years and teaching all ages for 20 of those. His TV credits include work for the Discovery Channel and ITV. David is passionate about sharing his woodwork and DIY knowledge. He is a product designer and inventor and has created custom furniture commission work for private and corporate clients. His passions outside work include flying, classic cars and motorcycles.

 

TEACHER

DAVID FREE

Founder and Director of the Great British Woodshop