Description
Spend a day learning new skills in the woods. Use a variety of traditional tools and devices to make your own wooden tools and utensils from green wood. Start your green woodworking journey by making a mallet, the essential bopper for all your future projects. Then learn how to use a shave horse to carve a wooden cooking utensil, a great project to understand the principles of green woodworking. This course will be held under a large shelter but please come dressed for the weather as we will be outdoors for the whole day. No previous experience required.
What's included in the price?
Over the duration of the course we will cover: • Introduction to green woodworking tools and devices • Tool safety • Wood selection • Making a mallet from ash • Principles of splitting with mallet and froe • Roughing out blanks for wood carving • Making a wooden cooking utensil using the shave horse and draw knife • Finishing with carving knives • Maintaining and sharpening tools Hot drinks provided, please bring a packed lunch.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Manor Wood is an ancient woodland near Grafham, Cambridgeshire. We offer hands on courses and education sessions. We create a setting for all ages to connect with the natural world while managing the woodland for wildlife. Come and join us for a day playing in the woods.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Stag dos
- UK Holiday
- Hen dos
- Christmas
- Accommodation offered
- Corporate days out & team building
- Father's Day
- Public transport
- Suitable for beginners
- Mother's Day
- Parking provided
