Make a rustic stool or coffee table (sorry, sold out)
In this two-day course, you'll make a three or four leg stool or coffee table with the Somerset Bodgers.
- Booking essential
We split ash logs into useable pieces. We then chop the sharp edges and using a draw knife and shave horse shape the billets into cylinders.
These are then fashioned on the pole lathe into legs for our stool or coffee table. A rustic top is chosen, cleaned up and prepared and then drilled to take the legs. It’s all fitted together and you go home with your item.
Price: £125 (includes admission to Tyntesfield, all materials, use of tools, and hot drinks)
Over 16s only.
To book your place, email somersetbodgers@icloud.com.
Update: March dates now full
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult and over 16s | £125.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call somersetbodgers@icloud.com
- Meeting point
Head to the Welcome Building to sign in.
- What to bring and wear
Somerset Bodgers workshops take place outdoors, so please wear suitable clothing for the weather on the day.
- Other
When you have decided which course you want to do email somersetbodgers@icloud.com They will get back to you with bank details. You then make a payment and confirm. They will then send you a printable certificate. A reminder is sent out to participants about a week before the event with joining instructions. Timber for all courses is largely sourced from the Tyntesfield Estate and Leigh Woods.
Upcoming events
Royal Geographical Society: Earth Photo 2026
See some of the world's best environmental photography in the orchard until 29 November.
Autumn harvest display
See our 2026 display in the Orangery, featuring hundreds of pumpkins, squashes and gourds.
William Gibbs: Saint or Sinner?
Join us on weekdays in November for a special tour of Tyntesfield's chapel and Turret Bedroom. Please note that spaces are limited and the house is otherwise closed.
Tyntesfield book club (sorry, group full)
A new book club for reading enthusiasts.