Woodland Workshops

 

Soak up the sylvan atmosphere in a spectacular ancient woodland site whilst learning traditional rural crafts.
The Friends of Chopwell Wood is hosting two days of hands on woodcraft workshops. A new event, Woodland Workshops, is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who has ever fancied having a go at green woodworking.
Five local experts will be on hand to lead a variety of workshops. Lasting for a full day each workshop will give participants plenty of time to learn a sound introduction to that craft and to make something to take home with them. Each group will only have between 6 and 10 participants in order to allow close and effective tuition.
Workshops – the following take place on both the Saturday and Sunday:
Bowl Carving – Maurice Pyle.
Create your own wooden bowl using hand tools
Willow baskets – Phil Bradley.
Weave willow to make a stunning basket.
Willow Garden structures – Ruth Thompson.
Use willow to make wigwams, hurdles or living structures
Pole Lathe –Bill Oakes.
Traditional woodturning and construction of hammers, mallets or mauls.
Pole Lathe – Chris Helliwell.
Wood turning with an emphasis on making goblets
Please note that this event will be held outdoors. Minimal shelter may be available for some workshops but please note that sessions will mostly not be undercover.
As this is England, it will be September and you will be learning outdoor crafts then please be prepared for a little dampness.

How to get there:

Chopwell Wood Main Car Park
Chopwell Woodland Park
Tyne and Wear
England
OS Grid Reference: NZ136580

How to get there: By car, B6315 from Rowlands Gill. Entrance to wood in High Spen. Bus service numbers 47 and 47A from Newcastle and Metrocentre.

Type of Event:

recreational and craft

Date:

09/06/2008 - 09/07/2008

Time:

9.30am-4.30pm

Age Group:

The event is aimed at adults in order to allow the demonstrators to focus on tuition. Children aged 14 and over can book if accompanied and supervised by a paying adult.

Cost of Event:

£30 for one day (one workshop). The price covers a full days tuition, all materials and lunch. This event is subsidised by the Friends of Chopwell Wood.

Easy Access:

Meeting Place:

Chopwell Wood Main Car Park

Clothing Required:

As this event will be held outdoors, please come equipped with warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear. All tools and materials will be provided.

Booking Required:

Places must be booked and paid for ahead of the event.

Dogs Allowed:

No

Contact:

John Butler e-mail: john.butler@forestry.gsi.gov.uk