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at Windermere and Footprint

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Bench Making 

Make a rustic greenwood bench or simple stool using hand tools.

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on
18 Jul to 6 Dec 2025
at
01:00 to 01:00
+ 2 other dates or times
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Spatula Carving 

One of the most useful kitchen utensils is the humble spatula. Why not create something beautiful and bespoke? Axes, drawknives and knife work all combine in the art of spatula carving.

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on
20 Sep 2025
at
09:00 to 17:00
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Family Bushcraft 

Two days of fun and memorable experiences. Learn effective fire lighting and bushcraft skills, campfire cooking (food included), nature walk and story telling.

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on
4 Oct to 5 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Make Your Own Shave Horse 

Make your own shave horse in an evening!

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on
8 Oct 2025
at
17:30 to 21:00
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Bowl Carving 

Hand carve your own trough bowl from greenwood using axes, draw knives, gouges and adzes. A busy day will be rewarded when your creation takes pride of place in your kitchen.

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on
9 Oct 2025
at
09:00 to 17:00
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Spoon Carving 

Make your own spoon using traditional greenwood techniques.

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on
1 Nov 2025
at
09:00 to 17:00
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Scandinavian Shrink Pot Carving 

Create a beautiful natural pot from greenwood, using the shrinkage of the tree as it dries out to create a sealed pot.

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on
12 Nov 2025
at
09:00 to 17:00
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Help Out Day: Coppicing at Skelghyll Woods 

Help our rangers with coppicing at Skelgyhll Woods, Ambleside

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on
4 Dec 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00