The Coppice Plot

Contact name: David Hunter

19
Total bookings

Rating

(26)

about 10 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

I am a coppice worker in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. I am passionate about the sustainable management of woodlands using traditional methods and hand tools. From the wood I manage I make household items such as spoons, stools and garden gates.

Courses, kits & gifts

gold award

FISHGUARD

Evening of spoon carving

2½ hours

Next date: 18th Jan 2025

(1)

£40.00

gold award

Pembrokeshire

Spoon carving course (1 day)

1 day

Next date: 6th Sep 2025

(25)

£85.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

19 Nov 24'

Sarah Smith reviewed: Evening of spoon carving

"The evening learning to carve a wooden spoon was great. Dave was enthusiastic, patient and clear. This was a great introduction to the skill and the tools. I will be getting some tools to continue carving. "

The Coppice Plot responded:

"Hi Sarah, thank you very much for your review. I’m really pleased you enjoyed the course and even more so that you plan to carry on carving. Enjoy!"

11 Sep 24'

Paul reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"Thank you to David for a wonderful day of spoon carving. I was bought this as a Christmas present and got much more out of it than I had expected. It was well paced throughout the day, therapeutic, educational and creative. Having a small group (6) meant that David was able to give each of us instructional time as well as allowing for our own creativity to expand. The setting in the middle of oak woodlands was meditative, and the lunch provided was simple and exceptional. I would love to do more and plan to get the necessary tools."

10 Sep 24'

Samantha O'Shaughnessy reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"A really enjoyable and relaxing way to learn a new skill. David was very knowledgeable and made allowances for my lack of spatial awareness! The lunch provided was amazing too. I would absolutely recommend this course for anyone looking to try something different."

The Coppice Plot responded:

"Thanks for the review, Sam. I'm really pleased you enjoyed the course!"

9 Jul 23'

Berrian and Tom reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"The whole experience was fantastic! Dave was an outstanding teacher with a very calm presence and obviously enjoyed his work which translated well to our experience. The course was very informative and enjoyable giving us the basic skills to go and wood carve at home. Also Dave cooked a very nutritious and delicious meal. Would definitely recommend."

The Coppice Plot responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Berrian and Tom. I'm glad you had a good day and well done on your lovely spoons (and butter knife Tom). All the best, David "