Wood carving courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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Spoon carving workshop with Fazey Woodcraft

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Spoon carving workshop with Fazey Woodcraft

In-person course

Dorset - Next course on 13th March 2021

£75

Welcome to Fazey Woodcraft... In this workshop you will learn all the skills and techniques needed to craft your own wooden spoons by hand, using just an axe & knife. Jack Fazey has been working with wood for over 10 years, carving spoons for about 8 years, and teaching for even longer. In his safe, competent hands you will be guided through the safe use of the axe, sloyd knife and crook knife, as well as shown how to select wood for carving, keep your tools sharp and ultimately how...

Welcome to Fazey Woodcraft... In this workshop you will learn all the skills and techniques needed to craft your own wooden spoons by hand, using just an axe & knife....

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Beginners spoon carving

In-person course

Norfolk - Next course on 31st January 2021

£60

Important Coronavirus update: We are taking precautions to protect the wellbeing of our workshop participants. We offer our courses to family groups and friends ‘bubbles’ In addition, we will also not now provide food and we ask participants to bring their own own; however, tea and coffee will still be provided in disposable cups. The day involves: * An introduction to the greenwood [trees and types of wood for carving] * How to use axes and cutting tools safely * Sharpening axes and knives * Axe and knife techniques *...

Important Coronavirus update: We are taking precautions to protect the wellbeing of our workshop participants. We offer our courses to family groups and friends ‘bubbles’ In addition, we will also...

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Box making weekend in Cumbria

In-person course

Cumbria - Next course on 27th February 2021

£275

The box making courses are now back up and running starting in August. 2 day box making courses held on weekends throughout the year in beautiful Cumbria. Make your own handmade wooden box. New dates have been added to replace cancelled courses, and are filling up quickly - please request your preferred date above. The courses are fun and relaxed, yet will give you the skills & confidence to make stunning boxes on your own. The courses are run from a fully equipped cabinet making workshop. All tools and safety...

The box making courses are now back up and running starting in August. 2 day box making courses held on weekends throughout the year in beautiful Cumbria. Make your own...

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Alien spoon carving

In-person course

Edinburgh - Next course on 28th January 2021

£95

I am open to new bookings and rescheduling previously booked courses now. Courses will be following the current virus guidelines as much as possible and groups will be even smaller - often 1-2-1 and groups from the same household, people that have booked together, etc. Alien spoons? Well, only because it is a memorable name and some of the knife grasps feel a bit alien to start with. You will soon get to grips with them and the focus of this workshop is learning to use safe and efficient carving...

I am open to new bookings and rescheduling previously booked courses now. Courses will be following the current virus guidelines as much as possible and groups will be even smaller...

Woodcarving for beginners - two day course in Suffolk

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Woodcarving for beginners - two day course in Suffolk

In-person course

Suffolk - Next course on 8th May 2021

£240

Join experienced tutor and woodcarver Gerald Adams for a two day introduction to wood carving. Until the Covid situation becomes resolved, I have reduced the numbers on the course to 4 and implemented appropriate safety procedures. The course is designed to introduce students to the specific skills and techniques involved in woodcarving, to boost their confidence and enthusiasm to take on new projects. We also aim to have fun. Students should gain a good understanding of the fundamentals of woodcarving techniques and practices, Gerald aims to encourage and direct individuals...

Join experienced tutor and woodcarver Gerald Adams for a two day introduction to wood carving. Until the Covid situation becomes resolved, I have reduced the numbers on the course to...

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Spoon carving for beginners - morning

In-person course

London - Next course on 6th March 2021

£50

This regular class in spoon carving introduces you to the art of carving with an axe, a knife and a crook knife. By carving a spoon, you can focus on becoming familiar with the tools of the craft without the pressure of knowing what to carve. As you gain confidence with the tools, you begin to build a relationship with your small scale carving and understand the subtle and addictive qualities of this new hobby. We will use green wood, freshly cut with a high moisture content. This is a...

This regular class in spoon carving introduces you to the art of carving with an axe, a knife and a crook knife. By carving a spoon, you can focus on...

Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

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Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

In-person course

Kent - Next course on 23rd April 2021

£80

Your tutors will guide you through the process from selecting a log through to a completed spoon. About the tutors: Mark Saich Originally trained as a carpenter/joiner, Mark has worked as an eco-builder, sustainable construction consultant and trainer. He has a degree in Environmental Sciences, obtained a post graduate diploma at the Centre of Alternative Technology. He now owns and lives in 23 acres (the venue) of woodland practicing green woodworking and sustainable woodland management. The session includes: * Tool review - an overview of the various tools available for...

Your tutors will guide you through the process from selecting a log through to a completed spoon. About the tutors: Mark Saich Originally trained as a carpenter/joiner, Mark has worked...

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Walking Stick making - one day course

In-person course

South Yorkshire - Next course on 30th April 2021

£135

A one day walking stick making course with Dave Jackson, learning the basic skills involved in making your own sticks. No experience needed but a willingness and ability to use hand tools is essential. Suitable for anyone with a bit of stick-making knowledge who would like to improve and learn some new tricks is also welcome. Everyone who attends learns how to straighten a stick, make a steel rod/pin to join the handle to the shank and use simple tools to carve and shape the handle and shank to a...

A one day walking stick making course with Dave Jackson, learning the basic skills involved in making your own sticks. No experience needed but a willingness and ability to use...

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Spoon carving course (1 day)

In-person course

Pembrokeshire - Next course on 1st May 2021

£80

This full day course allows you to take a log blank and turn it into a spoon you’ll be able to use in the kitchen forever. We teach you how to safely and effectively use axes and different knives to shape your spoon, giving you the perfect introduction into making spoons for yourself at home. David Hunter is a coppice worker in Pembrokeshire, where he manages local woodlands using hand tools and traditional techniques. He uses the wood he cuts to make products ranging from charcoal to spoons for sale...

This full day course allows you to take a log blank and turn it into a spoon you’ll be able to use in the kitchen forever. We teach you how...

Introduction to green woodwork course at Sallerton Wood

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Introduction to green woodwork course at Sallerton Wood

In-person course

Devon - Next course on 22nd August 2021

£85

COVID-19 ~ Courses started running again at Sallerton Wood from August 2020 onward. Full precautions will be taken in our spacious outdoor workshop area. These 1-day courses in green woodworking cover the properties of green wood, cleaving techniques and production of simple craft objects created from a greenwood log using traditional hand tools such as draw-knives and pole lathes. Anything you make during the day will be yours to take home and may include items such as spoons, spatulas, rolling-pin or a wooden mallet. This course is most suited to...

COVID-19 ~ Courses started running again at Sallerton Wood from August 2020 onward. Full precautions will be taken in our spacious outdoor workshop area. These 1-day courses in green woodworking...