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.
- Booking essential
Get to grips with the drawknife and shave horse and experiment with different techniques and knife grasps. A truly satisfying day starting from a log of locally harvested wood, splitting it down and shaping it into a spatula.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £70.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call Ro Thomas 07580042183 Book through Woodmatters.
- Meeting point
The Footprint building, St.Catherines, Patterdale Road, Windermere, LA23 1NH
- What to bring and wear
Bring warm outdoor clothes and boots. Bring a packed lunch, but refreshments and biscuits available all day.
- Accessibility
The Footprint is fully accessible.
Upcoming events
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.
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.
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.
Help Out Day: Invasive Walk and Talk
Learn about the conservation work the Windermere rangers are doing to support habitats and biodiversity and how you can help.