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Scandinavian Shrink Pot Carving with Woodmatters

Create a beautiful natural pot from greenwood with Woodmatters.

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Working with the natural properties of green wood by hollowing out a section of branch. Carefully carving a base out of dried wood and using a technique so that, as the greenwood dries, it shrinks to fit the base. Traditionally carved in Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, this is an interesting intro to green wood crafts.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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All £75.00

The basics

Booking details

Call Ro Thomas 07580042183

Suitability

Not suitable for children

Meeting point

The Footprint, National Trust, St.Catherines Patterdale Road, Windermere, Cumbria. LA23 1NH

What to bring and wear

Wear warm clothes and bring a packed lunch.

Accessibility

Drop-off point. Footprint building is wheelchair accessible. The ground is uneven gravel paths. Accessible toilet. Access to the wood is via steep steps or an uneven slope.

Contact info

Gareth and Ro Thomas

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