Introduction to whittling - Spoon carving course

Introduction to whittling - Spoon carving course

An introduction to whittling, working with hand tools and blades.

By Forest of Mercia CIC

Date and time

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 10:00 - 16:00 GMT+1

Location

Forest of Mercia CIC

Hilton Green Hilton Lane Essington WV11 2BG United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

  • 6 hours

This course will emphasise safe working practices, techniques and grips to work with hand tools.

You will be able to have a go at making a wooden spoon.

We will cover...

  • Materials
  • Tools
  • Sharpening
  • Carving techniques
  • Stages of making a spoon
  • Finishing

We shall be working with knives and axes.

All tools and materials will be provided.

Attendees must be over 18 years old.

We will be working in our large polytunnel (or outside weather permitting) on site at Hilton Green so please dress We will be working in our large polytunnel (or outside if the weather allows) so please dress appropriately.


Bring a packed lunch.

Hot drinks provided.

Free parking is available on site.

Booking is essential for this course.

Please be aware, we keep honey bees on site.


FIND US

Please note that our postcode doesn't agree with all sat navs. The best way to find us is to search for Forest of Mercia CIC or Hilton Green on Google maps.

Look out for the two white tractor tyres on either side of our entrance opposite Hilton services.


ACCOMMODATION

Should you need to stay overnight. The nearest accommodation is Travelodge Birmingham Hilton Park M6 Southbound.

Moto Service Area, M6 Motorway, Essington, Nr. Wolverhampton, WV11 2AT

Tel: 08719 846066



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