About Me
Steve Woods trained as a Rural Science Teacher and worked as a Senior Park Ranger / Park Manager in a country park in Brandon, Suffolk. He developed his skills in green woodworking under Gudrun Leitz, one of the foremost green woodwork experts in the country.
Green Woodworking
Green woodworking is using unseasoned, home grown timber that is cut on site, using only hand tools therefore no electricity is used during the process. The wood we will be using is Sycamore (the traditional timber used for kitchen utensils as this wood doesn't taint food) and Ash. The wood will not travel as we resource it on site, and being green, there is usually very little sawdust.
The Courses
We are currently offering 3 courses
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The 'Beginners I' course, where you will learn how to make simple utensils eg. spoons and spatulas, using the shaving horse, draw knife and spoon carving tools. Please click here for a full Beginners I schedule. |
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| The 'Beginners II' course, where you will learn how to make simple things on a pole lathe, such as rolling pins and candlesticks. You'll be amazed what you can make with a pole lathe! |
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| The 'Complete Introduction to Green Woodwork' course, where you will learn information from the tree to the final product. Turn your hand to a variety of projects which you'll find very satisfying. Understand the basics of woodland ecology. |
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On all the courses you will learn the care and correct application of tools and end with a finished product of your own. Aside from the woodwork there are wonderful walks to the sea (and pub), a games room and a peaceful, quiet atmosphere ideal for a relaxing holiday.
For more information and a full list of cost please see our booking form.