Step into the world of fine carpentry – at the historic Slöjdseminariet at Nääs, once world-renowned for its pedagogy where students from around the globe gathered. Here you work in the same craft hall as at the turn of the 20th century, where the tradition of craftsmanship still lives on.
This is a foundation course for those who are curious but lack previous experience. During the course, you will learn the basics of working with wood and creating durable and beautiful objects. We cover classic joinery techniques such as dovetails, biscuits, tenons and mortises, as well as how to use nails, screws and fittings correctly. You will also gain knowledge about tools, maintenance and basic sharpening, and work with both hand tools and power tools.
You choose what you want to make – perhaps a stool, shelf, tray or small box – and complete the course with your own useful object to take home.
During the course, we also take a walk through the seminary area where history comes to life. Feel free to take the opportunity to discover more of Nääs during your stay – book a castle tour, discover the Castle Shop and the building conservation center Slöjd & Byggnadsvård, just a stone’s throw from the course venue.
Location: Långa salen, Nääs Slöjdseminarium, Floda
Accommodation & Meals
You will stay in a single room in the heritage buildings Vänhem or Björkenääs, decorated in 19th-century style. Beds are made and towels are provided. Two rooms share a bathroom. A parking permit is included.
Lunch is served at Nääs Kaffestuga. Breakfast and evening meals are prepared and cooked together by the participants.
Course Dates 2026
Duration: 2.5 days, with the option of evening woodworking on days 1 and 2
Day 1: 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Day 2: 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
Day 3: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Dates: April 15–17, May 13–15, September 16–18, October 14–16 (2027 courses will be released at the end of November)
Registration
Price: SEK 6,995 (including course, full board and accommodation). Material costs of approximately SEK 100–250 are additional.
If you take the course together with a friend and share a room, you will receive a discount of SEK 450 per person.
Places are limited and demand is very high. Book your spot via STF.
Cancellation
• Cancellation possible up to 30 days before start
• The course may be cancelled no later than 28 days before if there are too few participants (full refund)
• Registration and cancellation are made through STF
| About Course Leader Manne Swedberg
The course leader is furniture maker, traditional joiner and building conservator Manne Swedberg, who himself began his career by attending carpentry training at Nääs. Manne is highly experienced and works both as a course leader and advisor in building conservation for Slöjd & Byggnadsvård. Manne also carries out smaller fine woodworking commissions through his company. |
This course package is a collaboration between:
Nääs today is a national heritage building and a nature reserve, but also a large estate with a fantastic history.
