London International Woodworking Festival 2026 | LIWF

Introduction

The London International Woodworking Festival 2026 is a week-long celebration of woodworking, craftsmanship, making and learning in London. Taking place from 26–31 October 2026, the festival brings together makers, craftspeople, toolmakers, educators and woodworking enthusiasts from the UK and beyond.

The London IWF offers a diverse programme of hands-on courses, masterclasses, free seminars and a dedicated marketplace where visitors can explore tools, materials, equipment, books and work from independent makers. The event provides opportunities to develop practical skills, discover traditional and modern woodworking techniques, and connect with the wider woodworking community.

LIWF 2026 Dates and Schedule

The London International Woodworking Festival 2026 takes place from Monday, 26 October to Saturday, 31 October 2026.

The six-day program includes multi-day woodworking courses, shorter masterclasses, free seminars, demos, and a two-day marketplace.

Event Details

The official programme includes courses and masterclasses throughout the week, while the LIWF Marketplace takes place on Friday, 30 October and Saturday, 31 October 2026.

London IWF 2026 Programme

The London International Woodworking Festival combines practical learning, demonstrations, education and opportunities to meet people working across the woodworking industry.

Woodworking Courses

The festival offers immersive two-day and four-day courses where participants can work directly with experienced tutors and makers.

The 2026 programme lists courses covering traditional chairmaking, tool chest construction, Japanese joinery, furniture making, marquetry, upholstery, and other specialist woodworking techniques.

Participants can develop practical skills while working toward a completed project during the course.

Masterclasses

The London IWF masterclasses provide shorter, focused sessions designed to introduce participants to particular woodworking techniques and specialist skills.

The 2026 programme includes masterclasses covering areas such as:

• Introduction to CAD for Woodworkers
• Introduction to Japanese Joinery
• Historic Woodcarving
• Italian Marquetry
• Hide Glue in Woodworking
• Dutch Tool Chest Construction
• Traditional decorative techniques
• Woodworking tools and techniques

These sessions provide an accessible way for visitors to explore new woodworking skills without committing to a longer course.