This full day workshop will give you everything you need to turn a log into a beautiful, usable cooking spoon to take home with you!
You will make your spoon from locally sourced green (fresh) wood using an axe and two types of carving knife, which you will be taught to use safely and effectively. The course is suitable for both complete beginners and those who’ve made spoons before and would like to hone their skills and develop their designs.
We'll be working in the beautiful courtyard of Bridge Farm Community. All tools and materials provided.
Suitable for ages 18+.
In this workshop you'll delve into the art of crafting a traditional wooden cup known as a Kuksa.
During the day participants will have the unique opportunity to create their own Kuksa, gaining insight into the traditional techniques and tools used to crafts this iconic wooden vessel. Join us for a full day of woodworking, where you'll transform fresh locally wood into a functional and aesthetically pleasing Kuksa to cherish and use for years to come.
** This class is not designed for beginners and it is better suited for individuals with some knowledge of working with wood grain and familiarity with the challenges of working endgrain. If you're new to woodworking, we recommend joining one of our introductory classes before attempting this. **
Suitable for ages 18+.
Start with a stump, end with a bowl!
Come and carve your very own unique bowl from a log using an axe, drawknife and various gouges. This a full day workshop.
This course is more physically demanding than carving a spoon, so would serve as a natural progression for those who have done some carving before. However keen first timers are always welcome!
We'll be working in the beautiful courtyard of Bridge Farm Community. All tools and materials provided.
Suitable for ages 18+.
This half-day workshop is a great introductory course to the world of green woodworking.
Starting with a cleft section of a locally harvested log, we will use traditional green woodworking tools and techniques to shape your very own spatula to take home.
All tools and materials will be provided as well as a steady supply of teas/coffees & biscuits to keep our engines ticking over.
Suitable for ages 16+ (under 18’s must have consent form signed by parent/guardian before workshop)
Suitable for ages 18+.
This half-day workshop is a perfect introduction for children and adults to learn how to use whittling knives safely and effectively. It is ideal for families who want to practise woodcraft at home, on camping trips or out in the woods!
Together as a pair, each parent/adult and child will use traditional green woodworking tools to whittle and decorate your very own marshmallow-toasting forks, woodland spreaders or seasonal figurines (e.g. woodland mushroom, wizard/witches head, Xmas tree/snowman).
All tools and materials will be provided, as well as drinks and refreshments. Each ticket is for one adult and one child.
Suitable for children aged 8+.
(Children under 8 who have previous woodworking experience will be judged on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us directly).
We are only offering group bookings at the moment.
Join the Family Whittling WhatsApp group for the most recent updates on when these classes will be happening and to join up with other families to book onto our courses.