Mastering Knife Skills in Wood– Carve a Butter Spreader

Tutor: Private: Hugh Leishman

Lunch: Price includes a hearty lunch.

Level:
Novice

Typically for a max of 8 people.

Full Day

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Start knife carving in wood – it’s amazing what you can do with just a small axe and a couple of knives. Working with green unseasoned wood you will learn to use really simple tools to carve and whittle using techniques that are almost like drawing in wood. Learn these lovely relaxing techniques using the most basic tools – with no power tools you’ll enjoy the freedom of simple carving. The techniques learned will be used to create a really simple piece – a butter spreader. This means you get time to relax and develop basic knife skills. You may also have time to begin to carve a spoon but you’ll certainly have the skills to continue to develop this addictive hobby.

Please note there is a £4 material charge payable on the day.

Click on the title below to find a list of what you’ll need to bring with you.

What to expect

Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.

We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.

The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.

We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!

What you’ll need to bring with you

Everything will be provided but have clothes that you don't mind getting messy

Tutor: Private: Hugh Leishman

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