Saturday Rural Craft Courses
Thorney Lakes
Make a leather knife sheath for a Mora Companion (knife included)
With Roger Harrington of Bison Bushcraft
You will be able to create your own knife scabbard for a Mora Knife (supplied). You will be shown how to make a pattern, cut accurately, mark out and wet form, saddle stitch, bevel edges, burnish and apply final finishes to your project.
10am–5pm. All day workshop
Cost: £55
Number of places: 5
Book at: info@bisonbushcraft.co.uk | 07801 296255
Recycled copper wire jewellery
With Pixy Smith
Recycled copper wire jewellery made by hand and utilising pliers, hammer and anvil. Adults and children 10+.
Bring a cushion or rug to sit on.
10am–5pm. Hourly workshops
Cost: £10
Number of places: 4–5
Book at: the.mental.elf@gmail.com | 07852 619000
Carve out and make a straw hat for a Beehive log
With Matt Somerville
You will learn how to hollow the log with long gouges but importantly learn about why bees like and need these hives. You will also learn where to site them and how to prepare them for the bee. Learn how to make a straw hat, especially the knots needed to make one.
10am–5pm. All day workshop
Cost: £150
Number of places: 3
Book at: beekindhives@gmail.com | 07717 251713 | www.beekindhives.uk
Rope making
With Ben Wood and Tom Evans
Learn how to make rope using a traditional rope making machine.
10am–4pm. Hourly workshops
Cost: Free!
Number of places: 2
Book at: bw14502@my.bristol.ac.uk
Lime Plastering
With Julie Haddow of Lime Repair Ltd
Traditional lime plastering.
10am–5pm. Hourly workshops
Cost: Enquire
Number of places: 2
Book at: info@limerepair.com | 07989 600525
Knife carving and whittling in wood
With Sean Hellman
Ideal workshop for those who want to go on and make spoons, as we will learn essential, basic techniques. We will start by making simple wooden flowers, decorative sticks or make a stylish butter knife.
Please bring your own stool or chair.
10am–1pm. Morning workshop
Cost: £20
Number of places: 8
Book at: info@seanhellman.com | 0784 1924428
Sharpening woodworking and other tools
With Sean Hellman
Learn to sharpen woodworking and other tools, with confidence. I will demystify the sharpening process with theory and then with hands on practice. Bring your own tools to sharpen, knives (carving or kitchen), spoon knives, chisels etc.
2–4.30pm +. Afternoon workshop
Cost: £20
Number of places: 8
Book at: info@seanhellman.com | 0784 1924428
Demonstration of making roof shingles from recycled beer cans
With James Noble
Demonstration of making roof shingles from recycled beer cans. The shingles will be covering a trumpet shaped structure.
10am–4pm
Cost: Free
Enquiries: noble.jj@gmail.com | 07810 801089
Copper smithing and weaving
With Dean Aggett of Meadow Forge
Copper bangle making and hand spinning.
10am–4pm. Morning/afternoon workshops
Cost: Enquire
Enquiries: meadowforge@yahoo.com | 07773 006743