Rustic Stool Making Course, 2 days
Description
On this two-day introductory course, make a rustic stool or side table using traditional tools and techniques. You’ll start the weekend by being given a simple ash log and end it with your own unique piece of rustic furniture. Traditional tools and techniques will be used throughout the two days, including froes, shave horses and drawknives. By the end of the first day, you will have produced all your stool legs and braces, and these will be gently dried overnight. The following day you will carefully align your mortise and tenon joints and fit the various pieces together. Jon Groombridge, your tutor, is a self-taught woodcarver who started making stools of various descriptions, a few chairs, tables, beds, mostly as commissions. Over the last 30 years, he has demonstrated his craft at Museums, country fairs, shop windows and even a care home. The course is limited to just five participants. Participant reviews: "Thoroughly enjoyed this course. Thank you John for sharing your skills! I would definitely recommend this course particularly for people with little experience like myself. I now have a wonderful stool in pride of place " "Great course, John was an excellent teacher and the small group of 4 meant we all got all the help needed. There was good choice with design and we learnt some new and interesting skills. Good facilities on site as well, would really recommend this is if you’re looking to try woodwork and haven’t done any before. " "Really good course and John is a great instructor who readily helps everyone, whatever their skill levels. Very practical and delivered at a relaxed easy pace for all participants. " The course will take place in our training barn at Stanwick Lakes, a beautiful 750-acre nature reserve and visitor attraction in the heart of Northamptonshire’s Nene Valley.
What's included in the price?
Tools, materials and safety equipment are provided. Basic tea /coffee and biscuits are provided free of charge during the course. Food and drinks can be purchased in the café in the visitor centre or bring your own packed lunch. Car parking is also free of charge on the day of your course.
Duration
2 days
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
At Stanwick Lakes, we offer a range of Arts & Crafts and Heritage Courses, from watercolour painting classes to blacksmithing and wood-carving workshops. Alongside offering craft courses, Stanwick Lakes is a unique 750 acre nature reserve and countryside attraction located in the heart of Northamptonshire’s Nene Valley.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Hearing impaired
- Suitable for beginners
- Christmas
- Easter
- Father's Day
- Mother's Day
- Parking provided
- Romantic
FAQs
Stanwick Lakes is a unique 750 acre nature reserve and countryside attraction located in the heart of Northamptonshire’s Nene Valley.
We have extensive play areas, open spaces and paths that families, walkers, cyclists and nature lovers can explore at leisure. We also have specially considered areas dedicated to nature and its wildlife, as well as the history of the site.
Parking is free for workshop attendees - please give your registration plate details to our reception staff in the Visitor Centre on the day.
Alternatively, you can become a member for just £42.00 per year, giving you free access to all our facilities for a whole year, while supporting Rockingham Forest Trust.
