ChopShed

Welcome to ChopShed – our dedicated woodwork and upcycling workshop at Chopsticks North Yorkshire. This is where creativity and craftsmanship come together and where adults with learning disabilities develop hands-on skills, confidence and pride through purposeful projects.

From restoring old furniture to building new items from donated timber, everything made in ChopShed tells a story of inclusion, sustainability and second chances.

A man wearing a blue hoodie and yellow earmuffs is working in a woodworking shop, using a cordless drill on a piece of wood.

What we make

A man wearing a mask, safety glasses, and a gray polo shirt works on sanding a wooden piece using a power sander in a workshop.

Upcycled Furniture

We give tired old furniture a new lease of life by sanding, repairing and repainting pieces including chairs, tables and other, more quirky, items. We like to take before and after pictures of every item to show progress made and skills used.

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An elderly man painting a wooden pallet with orange paint in a workshop.

Garden Items

From handmade planters to bird tables and benches, our outdoor items are built to last and made with pride by members developing practical woodworking skills.

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A man wearing glasses and a black vest with a blue shirt underneath is using a yellow cloth to burnish a wooden piece with an engraved image of a dog, a bottle, and a heart.

Home Décor

We craft a selection of practical and decorative items - trays, coasters, toy boxes and chopping boards, plus many more. All make great gifts or add character to your home.

Home décor
Two children sitting at a workbench surrounded by crafting supplies, assembling wooden holiday ornaments with carved designs, in a workshop or craft room.

Seasonal Gifts

Our team creates limited-run products for Christmas, Easter and beyond, from wooden reindeer to Halloween candle holders, all designed and made in-house.

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Wooden train-shaped planter with a flower and a sign reading 'Stevensons Rocket', placed on a brick ledge against a wooden fence.

Custom Pieces

We love a challenge. From bespoke display crates to engraved memorial benches, we’ll work with you to create something meaningful and made to last.

Have an idea in mind? We can create personalised items to suit your space, style or sentiment - get in touch.

Wooden tiles with engraved animal portraits, including a dog wearing goggles and a dog with large ears, on a wooden table.

Laser Engraving & Personalised Gifts

Thanks to our laser cutting machine we now offer a growing range of personalised and engraved products.

We can cut and engrave wood, acrylic and metal to create:

  • Custom signs, name plaques and memorial pieces

  • Engraved chopping boards, pens, keyrings and bottles

  • Branded items for events, weddings or small businesses

These are designed in our laser room and hand-finished in our craft area. Whether you’re after a one-off piece or a bulk order, we’re happy to help.

Contact Us to discuss your idea.

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Why It

Matters

ChopShed is more than a workshop; it’s a place where people build pride, skills and confidence.

Provides supported work experience and practical skills

Boosts creativity, confidence and independence

Every sale directly funds our organisation and helps our members thrive

Supports our wider mission across North Yorkshire

Promotes sustainable reuse and waste reduction

Two people, a woman and a man, are building a wooden planter box inside a warehouse or workshop. The woman is standing and smiling at the camera, while the man, kneeling and giving a thumbs-up, is holding a hammer. There are stacks of wooden pallets to the left and various tools and supplies behind them.