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. 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 preparation, carving the bowl with an axe, gouge work and finishing to make a bowl that you can take away with you. We will provide you with all the tools you need including chopping and gouge blocks.
Accommodation: Saturday night
* Camping in our large back garden: £15 per person.
* Cabin with double bed: £20 per person - bedding provided
* Fully-equipped caravan with cooking & water
Other amenities [included in the prices for camping]:
* Compost loo
* Outdoor tap
* Outdoor sink and grey water disposal
* Jungle shower
* 1x Fire-pit
Additional amenities:
* Outdoor Finish sauna: £20 per group of up to three people
* Logs for the fire: £5 per bag
Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts. Start dates may be amended on request.
Saturday: day 1
* Arrival 10:30am
* Coffee/tea
* Trees and wood grain
* Tools safety
* Wood preparation
* Lunch: vegetarian lunch provided
* Axing out
* Gouge-work
Sunday: day 2
* Continue axe or gouge work
* Push knife and knife work finishing
* Lunch: vegetarian lunch provided
* Make a simple eating spoon to go with your bowl!
* End and departure: 17:00
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