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
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Tyntesfield book club (sorry, group full)
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Halloween trail: Horace the Hunky Punk’s Very Gothic Gathering
Celebrate Halloween at Tyntesfield with our fun, family-friendly trail around the estate.
Autumn harvest display
See our 2026 display in the Orangery, featuring hundreds of pumpkins, squashes and gourds.