Hand Craft a Rustic Walking Stick or Staff

What's It All About?

Spend a fun & relaxing half day hand crafting your own walking stick or staff, using basic hand tools and locally harvested poles.

On this fun and relaxed half day course you will be helped to whittle your very own short walking stick or longer walking staff. You will have a number of rods of timber to choose from, all sustainably harvested locally. There will be opportunities to add details and embellishments to your creation, and you will have created a truly unique stick.

A small range of hand tools are all that is needed, and you will be shown how to make safe use of edge tools such as carving knifes, palm gauges, and japanese pull saws. There will also be an opportunity to add a little 'fire' to you design!

This course is suitable for complete beginners, of those with a little carving experience.

This is a great way to unwind, connect with nature and explore your more creative side. The course will run from my woodland workshop in Ghyll Wood on the fabulous Wyresdale Park estate. This course will be based outside with an option to use our indoor space, equipped with wood burner, should the weather dictate.

What you need to know

This course is suitable for anyone 18 years+ and no previous wood-crafting skills are necessary. Children from 12 years old can attend if they are accompanied by an adult who is also a paying participant (but please contact to discuss before booking). As with all our courses a private booking can also be made for individuals and small family or friend groups

Please wear clothing that is suitable for the expected weather conditions and that you don't mind getting a little messy, and good fitting, sturdy footwear with a grippy sole. Refreshments will be provided and you can make use of the Applestore café for take out ).