Wood Craft Courses
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We have some fantastic tutors running wood carving and green woodwork training courses at our learning centre in the Hampshire South Downs, near Petersfield. Learn how to carve a spoon or make your own rustic wooden stool from locally grown sustainable timber.

Gate Hurdle Making Course

Learn traditional wood carving techniques to make your own sweet chestnut gate hurdle on this one day course.

Spoon Carving Course

Learn how to whittle a spoon, spatula and butter knife on this one day wood carving course.

Pendant Carving Course

Learn how to carve your own beautiful wooden pendant with simple knife techniques on this one day course.

tRUG making course

This course will cover the construction of a traditional trug made from sweet chestnut and white willow. Learn from a professional trugmaker how to cleave, shave, steam-bend and soak the wood and make your own garden trug.

Unwind in the Woods

​Combining meditation and an introduction to basic whittling techniques, this workshop will give you the time and space to get away from a hectic everyday life and connect with nature. 

Wooden Stool Making

Learn green woodwork techniques and make your own rustic stool.

WOODWORKING SKILLS FOR WOMEN

You will design your own project, such as a tray or bird box, which you will plan and build on the day, under expert tuition. You will learn the best techniques for using tools, with top tips which help women with smaller hands use tools effectively. ​

10% Accommodation discount offer

You can get 10% discount when you stay with us during your course for 2 nights or more in our campsite or eco lodge. Please call us on 01730 823166 to make your accommodation booking. Our reception is open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

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