I am delighted to have partnered with Ambios, the nature conservation training organisation based in the beautiful Lower Sharpham Farm to host my woodcraft workshops.
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Lower Sharpham farm is on the beautiful Sharpham estate near Totnes
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The setup there is idyllic, with barns to lunch and duck for cover in, a lovely sheltered woodland area in a clearing of cathedral like Sycamore and Ash trees, overlooking one of the most beautiful views of the River Dart in the south of England.
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The Sharpham Estate on the River Dart, South Devon
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Spoon Carving workshops are wonderfully popular, they seem to draw together really lovely folks and are often a gateway into the wonderful world of woodcraft.
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Carving a Swedish eating spoon
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We will use simple hand tools and age old techniques to carve wooden spoons from a fresh green wood into a finished spoon. There is something extremely satisfying about carving and then eating with a wooden spoon!
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A variety of spoon carvers work on display
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Experience Required
These make for the perfect introduction to green wood working with no previous experience required, and yet they are also suitable for more advanced woodworkers who would like to delve into the world of axe and knife carving.
These make for the perfect introduction to green wood working with no previous experience required, and yet they are also suitable for more advanced woodworkers who would like to delve into the world of axe and knife carving.
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Step by step guide to carving a wooden spoon
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Approach to Learning
My approach to running workshops is to make them as enjoyable and as accessible as possible. Together as a group we create a positive learning environment where there is no such thing as a stupid question(!) and everyone is put at ease to relax into and enjoy the day.
My approach to running workshops is to make them as enjoyable and as accessible as possible. Together as a group we create a positive learning environment where there is no such thing as a stupid question(!) and everyone is put at ease to relax into and enjoy the day.
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Axe Carving in full swing
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There is a wonderfully meditative state which can be found when carving wood which can be quite addictive! You'll come away with the opportunity to take away all the tools, skills and resources needed to carry on carving at home.
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Venue
Our venue is located at Lower Sharpham Barn by the edge of the River Dart, near Totnes in South Devon.
Our venue is located at Lower Sharpham Barn by the edge of the River Dart, near Totnes in South Devon.
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Bookings via alexfinberg.co.uk