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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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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.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £70.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 07580042183 Bookings through Woodmatters email: garethandro@woodmatters.org.uk Ro Thomas 07580042183

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. Refreshments available all day.

Accessibility

The Footprint is fully accessible.

Contact info

Gareth and Ro Thomas

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