Wooden Stool Making
​Course Information

£95 
Tutor: Les Brannon
Hot drinks included

​Fri 12th April 2019
​09:30 - 16:30

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ABOUT THE COURSE

Learn green woodwork techniques and make your own rustic stool on this training course in the Hampshire South Downs. Our tutor, Les Brannon, will teach you how to use traditional hand tools and woodcraft skills, to craft your stool from locally grown wood. 

THE COURSE WILL GIVE PARTICIPANTS

•  Knowledge of the properties of different types of wood
•  Skills in using hand tools, including a froe, carving axe, drawknife and a shavehorse
•  Understanding of how to construct a stool using traditional methods

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

Suitable for beginners and people wishing to improve their green woodwork skills.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

• Stout footwear and outdoor clothing. This course will take place outdoors in our Woodland Classroom.
• Packed lunch or lunch is available from the Beech Cafe

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Les Brannon is an experienced teacher and woodsman.  He has been coppicing hazel and sweet chestnut for nearly 15 years and makes a wide range of coppice products for sale to the public.  He is also an experienced instructor in hedgelaying and is passionate about sharing his skills.

"Great course, great teacher, great venue."

"Great fun, friendly, really enjoyed myself."

Get 20% discount on accommodation
when you stay with us during your course. Follow the links below to book and use code: stay-with-us