Start with a stump, end with a bowl!

Come and carve your very own unique bowl from a log using an axe, drawknife and various gouges in this full-day workshop.

This course is more physically demanding than carving a spoon, so would serve as a natural progression for those who have done some carving before, however beginners are also welcome!

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Things to remember

We will be working outside - though we will have a covered area - so please come prepared for all weathers. Please wear walking boots/work boots if possible, or trainers if not. Please don't wear bare feet, crocs or open-toed shoes.

Participants are invited to bring a simple contribution…

Sandilya Avadhanam - 7 April 2024

Really enjoyable course with a very friendly and welcoming environment

Christine Edwards - 18 December 2023

An enjoyable - if full-on day led by Hugh. Starting with a split log and ending up with a carved bowl. Every stage clearly explained and demonstrated. Sharp tools and other equipment made available as required and a friendly, collaborative environment maintained throughout. The setting is pretty rustic, but the large frame tent (Presumably ex military?) was an ample size for the small group of us to all work in and provided reasonable shelter against the strong wind and rain of the day. In practice it was a struggle to complete all stages before the light went, so many people, me included will probably be finishing up their bowls at some future date in home workshops or similar - however, one can hardly blame the limited daylight hours on the organisers, December has short days, deal with it! Plus I understand that plans are in place to instal solar power shortly so that lighting will improve. Overall a great and enjoyable experience, both well thought out and delivered.

Geoffrey Neck - 25 June 2023

A really full and interesting day. Ben and Hugh made everyone welcome and provided excellent instruction in the art of bowl carving. Not quite a finished article at the end of the day but definitely bowl-like and completable at home. Lovely lunch broke up the day and got back home tired but happy with the day.

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7hrs 30min workshop1 class

£120

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£120

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Bristol

Glenfrome Rd

BS16 1BQ

Bristol