Monthly Archives: August 2023

Ash splint basket workshop 2023

Posted on August 12, 2023 by stevetomlin

I’ve been teaching a lot at Greenwood Days recently, including an ash splint basket making workshop. Starting from raw splints as they come off the tree, participants learn to grade and prepare the material before we start weaving. We fit … Continue reading →

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How to make ash splint baskets pdf

Posted on August 4, 2023 by stevetomlin

I love teaching ash splint basket making to groups but realise that not everyone can get to a workshop. To help you get started with this fantastic basket making material, I’ve produced a simple pdf download of instructions. The guide … Continue reading →

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Spoon carving workshop for beginners

Posted on August 2, 2023 by stevetomlin

Spoon carving is a brilliant way to get into all kinds of wood carving. During my beginner’s courses, you’ll learn how to carve with an axe and knives to create a spoon right from a log to the finished product. … Continue reading →

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