Green woodworking & basketry courses

Jamie & Lin Lovekin

We are offering a series of practical, hands on workshops based in the National Trust woodlands at Penrose, Helston in which we will explore the use of 'green' or un-seasoned wood, and the traditional tools and techniques involved in this absorbing and satisfying craft.

Learn the way of cleaving, shaving, carving and weaving, and the use of tools such as the draw-knife, glut & maul, froe and shave horse. Understand the working properties of different tree species and know how to identify them.

Our courses are designed to promote a sense of slowing down and finding a rhythm suited to natural creativity. The days will involve hard work, fun, birdsong, a few blisters, good shared food, the smell of wood-smoke and hopefully a great sense of achievement for all.

Diary Dates:

14^th May Spooncarving

18^th-20^th May Intro to Green Woodworking

20^th – 22^nd June Intro to Green Woodworking

23^rd June Make a basket in a day

24^th – 26^th June Make a stool from a log

6^th July Make a basket in a day

7^th - 8^th July Spooncarving

11^th – 13^th July Introduction to Green Woodworking

14^th – 15^th July Frame Baskets

     16^th July Spooncarving

 

21^st– 23^rd July Make a stool from a log

 

Phone Jamie or Lin on 01736 763676

Email:
woodlandworkshop@hotmail.co.uk