Small Woods Association

Learn how to carve your very own bowl using traditional tools and techniques. You will learn: - How to set up a Bowl mate - How to select appropriate timber - How to measure and mark up - A variety of carving techniques using axe, adze and chisels - Finishing techniques

Learn how to make a simple framed hurdle using ash or chestnut frame and hazel weavers. Framed hurdles make attractive screens for wheelie bins and compost areas. These hurdles can use lower grade but more easily available materials. You will learn: - Selecting suitable wood - Split and cleave wood suitable for a frame - Mortise and Tenon joint - Weaving with hazel using round and split wood

You will make a traditional stool using hazel rods with mortise and tenon joints and split hazel. You will learn: selecting suitable material tool selection and maintenance how to make mortise and tenon joint using different tools

You will learn; A variety of different cutting techniques and knife positions How to use whittling tools safely and effectively Different properties of green wood How to carve a tree spirit from a piece of round wood, inspired by examples Maurice saw on a visit to Norway How to transfer those skills to other projects This course will be taught in a group setting around the fire circle, each equipped with a sloyd knife and a piece of green wood. Maurice will take you through a variety of cuts that...

Great opportunity to spend a day with a master pole lathe turner to learn the basic principles and techniques to get you started You will learn: - Tool selection - Wood selection - Forming a billet and using a shave horse - Setting up a pole lathe - Turning techniques to create a number of different products

Learn to carve your very own Scandinavian style Kuksa using traditional tools and techniques. You will learn: - Tool use - Selecting appropriate wood and wood properties - How to measure and shape with an axe - Carving the bowl with chisels and crook knives More info coming soon…

Using a single log you will make a simple traditional 3 legged stool with a shaped solid seat designed to meet your own style and specification. You will split, carve and shape the seat and legs, make strong mortice and tenon joints. You will learn: - Tool selection - Wood selection - Splitting, cleaving and shaping legs - Carving and shaping the seat - How to make strong mortice and tenon joints - Putting it all together - Finishing and preserving Your course tutor will be Matt Hatter

Learn how to make a unique Rustic Chair out of hazel rods, with a woven bark seat. You will create your own design and learn some green woodworking techniques to create a beautiful Chair that you can take home at the end of the weekend. You will learn; - The use of green woodworking tools - How to construct a chair out of hazel rods - Creating mortice and tenon joints - How to create a woven seat and different weaving patterns Your tutor will be Matt Hatter

This is a great introduction to greenwood carving and whittling. Using simple techniques and tools you will learn how to carve a drinking cup or pot using one piece of a greenwood branch. The base will be carefully crafted from seasoned wood and fitted to allow the pot to shrink and seal. You will learn: - How to select suitable wood - Tool selection and sharpening - Carving and whittling techniques - Seasoning and finishing

Learn the wonderful art of Kohlrosing and Milk Painting with Pete Llewellyn. More info coming soon...

The course is designed to provide woodland owners, managers, agents and contractors the ability to calculate accurately timber volumes in standing trees, woodland compartments and road side stacks. You will learn: - Measurements conventions - Useful equipment - Calculate the height and volume of a standing tree - Stratification and sampling principles - Yield class, Tariff and abbreviated tariff measurements - Stack measurements The course tutor will be Martin Hales

Choose from a selection of British hardwoods to make your own unique viking chair with a sculptured finish. Design to suit your own size and specification. You will learn: - To select suitable material, and properties of different timbers - How to shape your timber - How to put your chair together - Hand carving techniques to complete your chair This is a simple and effective design which will make a great edition to any woodland camp or garden. This course will be taught by Matt Hatter