Peter Lanyon Furniture

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Devon Green Wood Centre
Lambside Farm
Newton Ferrers
Plymouth
Devon
PL8 1HG

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£450

Green wood chair making - 6 day woodworking course in Devon

Devon - Next course on 8th April 2019

Green wood chair making course - 6 days. Starting with an unseasoned log you will learn how to create a beautiful and unique chair which will last for generations. This is one of the most satisfying green wood projects and the course is suitable for complete beginners and experienced woodworkers alike. The "post and rung" construction uses the natural properties of green wood to produce incredibly strong, glue-free joints. During the course you will learn...

£350

Green Wood Chair Making in Portugal

Devon - Next course on 18th June 2019

Much more than a green wood chair making course! Learn to make a free-form windsor style chair of your own design in the beautiful surroundings of the Cerdeira artisan village in the mountains of Portugal. The term 'windsor chair' is used to describe any chair consisting of a slab of wood for a seat, with sticks jointed into it to form the legs and back components. In six days you will learn all the basic...

£475

Green Wood Creative Seating Course

Devon - Next course on 29th April 2019

Six day green wood creative seating course A six day course run from the Devon Green Wood Centre on the beautiful South Devon Coast. Combining the skills of traditional Windsor chair making with techniques of free-form green wood furniture construction, this course will enable you to design and develop a chair or other seat with a strong sculptural presence. A chance to work with irregular shaped wood to create a visually stunning piece. This course...

£900

Green Wood Tables workshop at Lambside Farm - long course

Devon - Next course on 1st July 2019

During this longer course you will learn a variety of techniques and develop your own dining/ kitchen/ patio table design, or other table of your choice. It is spread over one 6-day week, then after a drying period, a three-day weekend. During week 1 you will use a froe, axe and drawknife to cleave and shape components. We will make a trip to a local saw mill where we will select seasoned timber for your...

£180

Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

Devon - Next course on 25th May 2019

A two day course learning the skills and techniques of green woodworking, with an emphasis on contemporary design and detailing. Maximum of 6 students. You will make either a low stool or a side table using a variety of edge tools. Starting with a fresh cut log you will learn how to cleave the wood with a froe and wedges, then shape it on the shaving horse with drawknife and spokeshave. Joints used will be...

£80

Tool Sharpening and Maintenance

Devon

Sharp tools are the essence of good woodworking. On this one-day course I will show you how to get your tools into tip top condition. All the main green woodworking tools will be covered - draw knife and spoke-shave, whittling and hook knives, travisher, chisels and planes. Learn the theory and practice of tool sharpening. Bring your own tools. I will provide sharpening stones but please bring your own sharpening equipment for assessment and possible...

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