Carving & Woodcraft Workshop
Advanced Bushcraft Carving Techniques using specialist Bushcraft knives
This fantastic course takes the addictive art of ‘whittling’ and wood carving to its zenith. The ability to create beautiful, decorative and useful items from natural materials, that are easily obtainable from your local environment or wood-pile, is both incredibly absorbing and ultimately satisfying – you will never need to buy another birthday or Christmas gift again! Basic knife competency is a prerequisite for this course as we move straight into advanced carving techniques, focusing on the finer details of woodcraft. The course will cover classical Scandinavian carving projects and decorative techniques, such as Kolrosing, and aspects of our own traditional British heritage of greenwood carving.
In keeping with our other Woodsmoke courses, this course takes place out in the woods, around the campfire. You will learn:
In keeping with our other Woodsmoke courses, this course takes place out in the woods, around the campfire. You will learn:
- Wood and grain selection
- Knife safety
- Advanced grips and carving techniques
- Sharpening and honing
- Traditional woodcraft designs
- Using specialist carving tools
- Advanced traditional English spoon carving skills
- Carving a classic Sami birch Kuksa
- Decorative engraving and embellishments
- Kolrosing – An ancient Scandinavian technique for wood engraving and dye
- Pyrography – techniques for scorching and burning patterns
- Antler, bone and wooden buttons and toggles
- Finishing, seasoning, oiling and caring for wooden utensils
| Please Note: You will be given your own handmade ‘Ben Orford’ chip knife to keep, but it is also essential that you bring your own ‘Gransfor Bruk’ ‘Small Forest Axe’. |
Most people who attend this course often book onto its companion course, the Axe Workshop as well.
Please Note: This course is fully catered.
Please Note: This course is fully catered.