Nailsworth Community Workshop

Contact Name: Pam Brown

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Address:
Nailsworth Subscription Rooms
Bath Road
Nailsworth, Stroud
Gloucestershire
GL6 0HH

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Nailsworth Community Workshop's Courses

Cigar box guitar and ukulele making weekend in the heart of the Cotswolds

Gloucestershire - Next course on 15th May 2020

This is a unique opportunity to make a three string Cigar Box Guitar or Ukulele in a weekend from recycled materials. The course is run in our fully equipped workshop which is in the heart of the Cotswolds. You can bring your own 'body' in the form of an oil can, cigar box or a tin or we will have a selection here for you to choose from. The weekend is taught by Gavin Pond. Gavin has 30 years experience of teaching people from all walks of life. He has...

English longbow making weekend in the heart of Nailsworth Gloucestershire

English longbow making weekend in the heart of Nailsworth Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire - Next course on 6th March 2020

We start on a Friday evening 7-9 laminating three woods together - usually hickory, lemon wood and purple heart - for the stave. Over the next two days we mark out shape and tiller the bow and make a string. We also attach and shape horn knocks and make and fit a leather handle. No previous experience is necessary as you are clearly guided step by step through each procedure. If you are over 6 foot please let us know when you book your place. The weekend is taught by...

Knife making weekend Gloucestershire

Knife making weekend Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire - Next course on 10th April 2020

The weekend is taught by Arian Leljak, an experienced blacksmith and teacher. By the end of the weekend you will have completed a knife with wooden or antler handle and a leather sheath. The weekend starts 7-9 on the Friday then all day Saturday and Sunday. Each course will have four participants. You will work to your chosen design to create a blade out of high-carbon steel. You will learn how to harden and temper the steel in order to achieve an excellent cutting edge. The handles will be made...