Traditional Wood Carving Workshop

Come and learn how to carve a medieval design into seasoned oak with a skilled and experienced professional woodcarver and teacher!Our tutor Alistair will guide you through the process of carving a design from around the same time as the beautiful barn at Winterbourne was being constructed, using traditional mallets, gouges and chisels. This course is suitable for any skill level, from absolute beginners to those with some experience.All tools and a block of oak measuring approximately 200 x 170 x 20mm (roughly 7 3/4" x 6 3/4" x 3/4") will be supplied, or feel free to bring your own special piece of wood if you prefer.Learn some of the skills of those craftspeople from hundreds of years ago, using tools and timber similar to those that they would have used themselves.
You can see more of Alistair's work at: https://carvings-with-stories.co.ukTea & coffee will be provided throughout the workshop but please bring your own packed lunch.Free parking on site.The primary purpose of this event is to raise money for WMBT and to support conservation, management, maintenance and improvement of the WMBT site.If you wish to avoid the online booking fee then please contact the office to arrange a time to come and book in person.