10am to 4.30pm

The course

Develop basic wood carving skills by learning the steps to carve your own unique spoon using axe and knife carving techniques.

The tutor

Dave Jackson is a self employed coppice craftsman from the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire . He makes a wide variety of woodland products from hurdles to charcoal, stick whistles to rustic furniture. He established the Malvern Hills Coppice Network which strives to restore neglected coppice and promote traditional coppice crafts. This is now a thriving network with an established volunteer group. Dave Jackson makes bent wood chairs to sell and is always truly amazed at the wonderful things that can be conjured up from a humble bundle of sticks!

Participant information

Participants do not need to bring equipment, as all tools will be provided. However, if you have a good sharp axe this would be useful. Outdoor clothing is recommended.

Fee

£50 per person, to include tuition, teas and coffees. The Museum café will be open or you can bring a packed lunch.

The Museum

The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum has over 45 historic building exhibits.  It is also home to the award winning and innovative Downland Gridshell, which houses a conservation workshop and artefact store, and is also used for many practical courses.  The Museum runs a full programme of courses in historic building conservation and traditional rural trades and crafts, along with MSc programmes in Building Conservation and Timber Building Conservation validated by Bournemouth University. Please telephone for further details.

To book, download a form here. Alternatively, fill in the booking request below.

Make a Booking Request

 
This is an initial booking request form, and does not guarantee a place on the course. The Adult Learning Team will check the availability of the course, and reply to you as soon as possible - usually within one working day.