Wood carving courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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Log to stool with Gedwood

In-person course

Moray - Next course on 19th March 2022

£70

Set in the stunning rolling hills of Speyside at the very heart of malt whisky country in the scottish highlands. No previous skills required for this fun and creative workshop, in making a rustic stool from a log to take back with you and proudly display in your home. You will be shown how to cleave, trim and shave the stool legs on the shave horse. Form tenons on the stool legs with a tenon cutter and draw knife. Then shape the slab for the seat of the stool, drill...

Set in the stunning rolling hills of Speyside at the very heart of malt whisky country in the scottish highlands. No previous skills required for this fun and creative workshop,...

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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 24th April 2022

£85

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 anyone wishing to have a go at some green woodwork, with absolutely no previous knowledge or skills required. This is a great taster day...

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...

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Beginners spoon carving

In-person course

Norfolk - Next course on 28th November 2021

£60

Based in a sleepy village in the Norfolk-Suffolk border, Nick and Debbie have been running their popular one day beginner’s spoon carving courses since 2018. To help extend our courses into the autumn and winter, we now have an exciting new outdoor rain shelter with social-distanced space for six participants, space-heater and lighting; it’s got all the bells and whistles! Come and check us out. The day involves: * An introduction to the greenwood [trees and types of wood for carving] * How to use axes and cutting tools safely...

Based in a sleepy village in the Norfolk-Suffolk border, Nick and Debbie have been running their popular one day beginner’s spoon carving courses since 2018. To help extend our courses...

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Full Day Woodturning tuition from Registered Professional Turner in Dorset, Somerset, South West

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Full Day Woodturning tuition from Registered Professional Turner in Dorset, Somerset, South West

In-person course

Dorset - Next course on 28th November 2021

£250

Basic and Intermediate Woodturning course. Full day courses can be taken at any mutually convenient time of week. Dependant on experience, the course will comprise of basic skills required with bowl making for example or for the more experienced we can look at artistic hollow form work etc. Either way, you will get the 1 to 1 tuition from a registered Assosiation of Woodturners of Great Britain Tutor throughout the day and I would expect to finish a minimum of 2 basic pieces or 1 more advanced piece for you...

Basic and Intermediate Woodturning course. Full day courses can be taken at any mutually convenient time of week. Dependant on experience, the course will comprise of basic skills required with...

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Wood carving course at Chillington Hall

In-person course

Staffordshire - Next course on 12th February 2022

£120

A two day, wood carving course. On this practical, hands-on course you will use traditional wood carving and hand tool skills to carve a relief in lime wood. No previous experience is required; you will be able to work at your own pace on a range of potential projects suitable for different experience levels. Stage by stage instructions and demonstrations will guide you through every element of the process towards a high quality finished carving. All tools, materials and equipment are provided. Geraint Lloyd the tutor has 25 years of...

A two day, wood carving course. On this practical, hands-on course you will use traditional wood carving and hand tool skills to carve a relief in lime wood. No previous...

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Woodturning tuition from Registered Professional Turner Dorset, Somerset, South West

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Woodturning tuition from Registered Professional Turner Dorset, Somerset, South West

In-person course

Dorset - Next course on 28th November 2021

£140

Basic and Intermediate Woodturning course. Half day courses can be taken at any mutually convenient time of day/week. Dependant on experience, the course will comprise of basic skills required with bowl making for example or for the more experienced we can look at artistic hollow form work etc. Either way, you will get the 1 to 1 tuition enabling you to create at least 1 piece of finished work to take home. Sensible clothing is essential and a short safety briefing will take place before we start.

Basic and Intermediate Woodturning course. Half day courses can be taken at any mutually convenient time of day/week. Dependant on experience, the course will comprise of basic skills required with...

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Beginner’s bowl carving

In-person course

Norfolk - Next course on 28th May 2022

£120

Have you dabbled with greenwood spoon carving and are keen to take your skills to the next level? Then this might be the course for you! New for 2021, we are offering a limited number of residential weekend courses in greenwood bowl carving for up to three people at our workshop based in a sleepy village in the Norfolk-Suffolk border. We will teach you how to make a simple Kuksa bowl similar to those that are made by the Sámi nomads in Finland. We will take you from basic wood...

Have you dabbled with greenwood spoon carving and are keen to take your skills to the next level? Then this might be the course for you! New for 2021, we...

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Box making weekend in Cumbria

In-person course

Cumbria - Next course on 8th January 2022

£275

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 equipment are provided, though you are welcome to bring your own tools if...

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...

Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

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Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

In-person course

Kent - Next course on 8th April 2022

£80

Your tutor will guide you through the process from selecting a log through to a completed spoon. 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 spoon carving and...

Your tutor will guide you through the process from selecting a log through to a completed spoon. Mark Saich Originally trained as a carpenter/joiner, Mark has worked as an eco-builder,...

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Alien spoon carving

In-person course

Edinburgh - Next course on 22nd January 2022

£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...