Spatula Making Green Woodworking Evening

Service Description

Join us at the beautiful Golden Hill Wood in our open side workshop nestled in the woods and built from the woods. This is a short 2 hour evening session to learn the basics of green wood working and leave with your very own wooden spatula. Immerse yourself in nature in the Welsh countryside with views towards Wentwood and The Black Mountains whilst learning a traditional skill with hand tools, camping and having an open fire. These are the skills used before we had power tools when people would take their limited tools into the wood and make all sorts of useful items. In this course you will learn: • Sourcing and selecting wood • Basic green woodworking or ‘bodging’ theory • Using a shave horse and drawknife to shape the spatula • Using a knife to finish the spatula • Tips on finishing and oiling Celi has been working with green wood since 2010, they were self taught and then took on an apprenticeship in teaching the craft, woodland management and green building in 2017. Since then they have worked in forestry, making and selling their craft, and teaching. As well as setting up the project at Golden Hill Wood. Golden Hill Wood is run by myself, Celi and my partner, Reyna. It is a woman owned project and we endeavour to use female and minority gender teachers wherever possible. We also engage the public through volunteer days and projects to aid the management of the land and help people to develop skills. “Celi has a kind and gentle presence combined with a sense of deep knowledge and connection to the subject. Celi created an environment that was very safe and welcoming” - course participant. We are 40 minutes from Bristol and Cardiff and 20 minutes from Newport. As this a sheltered but outdoor course please bring suitable clothing. Please also wear sturdy toe covered shoes. Private group sessions are available on request.