The Wiggly Path Company

Contact name: COLIN WILSON

8
Total bookings

Rating

(3)

almost 2 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Based at Harehope Quarry, The Wiggly Path Company is a social enterprise that champions the role of the arts, creativity and traditional skills in promoting health and wellbeing. Our champions of creativity Colin and Sarah bring their skills and knowledge as designer makers with over forty years experience in wood and textiles to facilitate relaxing workshops in whittling and woodcarving and decorative stitching.

Courses, kits & gifts

bronze award

BISHOP AUCKLAND

Introduction to tapestry weaving

7 hours

Next date: 18th Jan 2025

6 places left

(1)

£85.00

bronze award

BISHOP AUCKLAND

Spoon carving and Whittling

7 hours

Next date: 19th Jan 2025

3 places left

£85.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

26 Oct 24'

Vivien Self reviewed: Introduction to tapestry weaving

"This is an excellent day course. Set in the most beautiful setting, Colin and Sarah are welcoming, friendly and very talented tutors. All my questions were answered in an easy to understand way, even repeated requests to help me sort out where I had made a mistake were answered with patience. I loved the day, the workshop is .. a workshop .. warm and cosy with a wood burning stove for chillier days and endless tea and coffee when you want a drink. Sarah tutored me while Colin sat peacefully whittling and sanding his hand carved spoons. Such a fantastic, happy day and I have learned yet another craft. "

The Wiggly Path Company responded:

"Thank you, Vivien. We are glad you enjoyed your time with us. You were great company and a wonderful student, the day just flew by, you are welcome back anytime. We look forward to seeing what you might create in the future especially on the loom your dad made for you. Any advice on materials and equipment let us know. Take Care Very best wishes Sarah and Colin "

3 Sep 24'

Marc Fulgenzi reviewed: Whittling and Wooden Spoon Carving

"I really enjoyed this course, set in a beautiful location. Both Colin and Sarah have great knowledge and are very patient. I loved my day and learned so much and ended up making a fab spoon. Highly recommend this."

The Wiggly Path Company responded:

"Thank you, Marc. Sarah and I had really enjoyable day with you, your enthusiasm and good humour was so refreshing and rewarding, we are so pleased you enjoyed it. You are welcome back anytime. Best wishes, and happy whittling. Take care "

1 Sep 24'

Richard Gray reviewed: Whittling and Wooden Spoon Carving

"Fantastic course, soo interesting with passionate professional people who are knowledgeable and helpful with every step of the way Beautiful site and location I personally would recommend this course and Colin And Sarah , great team , great tutors and friendly Great value for money Fantastic experience And lovely feeling to walk away with a handmade spoon . "

The Wiggly Path Company responded:

"Thank you, Richard. We try to make folks feel at home, in our home in the woods. You were a great student, and totally embraced our ethos of getting to know more about yourself, by taking time to just relax and enjoy time spent with nature, and you created a beautiful thing. We look forward to seeing how your adventures continue. Anything we can help with, just call. Take care. "