Carving a Green Wood Comb Workshop

Description

This full day course will take you through the full process of turning a fresh log into a beautiful wooden comb! We’ll start by cleaving out a piece of green wood, then shape it down with an axe, before moving on to the detailed work of carving the teeth. By the end of the day you’ll have a finished comb of your own to take home, along with some practice blanks so you can keep carving at home. You will learn: > Theory - an introduction to green woodworking. > Understanding green wood - its properties, strengths and quirks. > How to cleave green wood safely from a log. > Safe and effective use of a carving axe. > Knife grips for both shaping and fine detail carving. > Basics of tool care and sharpening. Please note ticket sales for this workshop will stop on 7th December due to the need to source materials in advance. ARE THERE ANY REQUIREMENTS? > This is a beginner to intermediate workshop with no previous experience necessary. > Please wear clothing appropriate for outdoor work and being outside plus sturdy shoes/boots for walking to the workshop in the woods. > Please bring a packed lunch and a bottle of water. > You may want to bring a notebook and pen to take notes. ABOUT THE VENUE & PENGELLI FOREST: We have a beautiful timber framed workshop and covered outdoor work area nestled in Pengelli Forest. The woodland plots we coppice are just a 10 minute walk from the workshop. Pengelli Forest is situated a few miles from the coast in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and is a very special place. It is a 163 acre richly diverse ancient woodland, one of the largest of its type remaining in Wales. Some of the forest is thought to have been wooded since the end of the last Ice Age – 10,000 years ago! It is one of Wales’ National Nature Reserves and an important habitat for many species. It also has a long and deep history stretching centuries as a working woodland from a valuable resource for local people to timber for World War II. SLIDING SCALE TICKETS: Please note we offer sliding scale tickets on an honesty basis. We offer 'Low Income' tickets for people who struggle to meet their basic needs such as food, shelter and essential bills and/or may rely on benefits to do so. To see all ticket options click 'All booking options'.

What's included in the price?

> All materials necessary. > All tools provided. > Gluten-free healthy homemade cake, biscuits and tea and coffee. >A finished comb of your own making, plus practice blanks to keep you carving.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Coppicewood College

with Craft Courses since 2012

Message the tutor

We are a registered charity and small education centre dedicated to sustainable woodland management, green woodworking and woodland crafts. We are unique in that we only use traditional hand tools and are lucky enough to have a beautiful timber framed workshop set in the ancient woodland of Pengelli Forest. Our materials are provided by the forest in which we work and largely by the students on our 6 month LANTRA accredited Woodland Skills Course. We provide in-depth and considerate learning at a pace which allows real understanding and skill development. We weave together theory, practical skills and preparation for employment opportunities. We are a friendly bunch of people who have been bringing together learners, volunteers, stewards and general tree and craft lovers for almost 20 years!