2 Day Wood Carving Course
23 & 24 July: learn the fundamental skills of chip-carving or shallow relief carving as you create your own piece in this 2-day course.
- Booking essential
Join an exciting hands-on woodcarving course led by a master carver with over 20 years of experience. Designed for all skill levels, from beginners to those looking to refine their technique, this course introduces the fundamentals of relief carving in a relaxed and friendly environment.
You’ll start with an introduction to essential tools, sharpening techniques, and basic chip carving before creating your own relief carving to take home. With expert guidance, you’ll develop confidence in your skills with the opportunity to explore advanced techniques. Intermediate carvers will create a carving in low relief, with time to talk to our expert tutor to develop existing skills.
This course is suitable for beginners and those with experience of carving who are looking to enhance their skills.
Your tutor is Tom Ball, an award-winning master carver working in wood and stone. Since 2008, Tom has been working freelance in restoration, and in 2020 Tom returned to City and Guilds of London Arts School to work as a tutor. Tom's work can be found in renowned locations around the country including many of Oxfords and London’s colleges, chapels and churches.
Our class sizes are small, so you'll have a chance to engage with the tutor while you work.
All materials and tools will be provided. This course takes place over two days, on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 July, 9am-5pm daily. There will be a break for lunch each day. Tea/coffee is provided.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £325.00 |
| Concession Young Person (Under 25) | £245.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
Toilets on site, including accessible toilet. Level access into the teaching space. Some uneven surfaces such as cobbles due to the historic nature of the building. Please contact us if you would like to have an informal chat about access before you book.
- Meeting point
The Orton Studio at the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre in Coleshill village. Follow signs for the Coleshill Estate Office for the car park.
- Suitability for children
Not suitable for children.
- What to bring and wear
All tools and materials included. Wear practical clothes and shoes suitable for crafting. Please bring your own refreshments (or the means to purchase these from the on-site café).
- Other
Mess room available for course participants to use during breaks. Drinking water and facilities for making tea and coffee available. Refreshments/lunches available to purchase from on-site café. Accommodation not included.
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