Rustic Carpentry

Contact name: Ian Varley

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Barrow On Soar, Loughborough

Oak stool making experience - rustic carpentry & green wood work

1 day

Next date: 10th Dec 2025

(98)

£175.00

Recent reviews

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25 Oct 25'

Stephen Richardson reviewed: Oak stool making experience - rustic carpentry & green wood work

"I spent a wonderful day with Ian, learning about some of the history of woodworking crafts and being shown some of the old-style tools used. I then practiced skills that would be used later in the day by making an ash mallet, before moving on to the main theme of making a beautiful greenwood stool from elm and ash. My woodworking skills are very limited, but despite this I was able to produce a piece of furniture that I am proud of with Ian’s expert guidance. Thoroughly recommended."

23 Oct 25'

Jason reviewed: Oak stool making experience - rustic carpentry & green wood work

"Had a great day making a stool with Ian, learning how to use the various tools. Was very good at explaining their use and demonstrating. Great solid piece of furniture that will last a long time! "

25 Sep 25'

John Hutchinson reviewed: Oak stool making experience - rustic carpentry & green wood work

"The green woodworking course was a birthday present from my wife. I do have some DIY skills but haven't made anything "creative" with wood for a very long time. The plan for the day was to make three legged stool using old unmechanised skills, and that's exactly what we did. Ian is a brilliant and supportive teacher who enabled me to create a hand carved mallet (which works!), then a beautiful stool which I'm very proud of. I'd very much recommend the day to anyone who wants to learn some practical woodworking skills in a very "chilled" way. "

25 Sep 25'

Guy Teasdale reviewed: Oak stool making experience - rustic carpentry & green wood work

"Absolutely brilliant course. Ian was very positive and motivating. He helped when needed but also let me work at my own pace. Came away with a mallet and a beautiful elm and ash stool. I will definitely book another course with him."