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Ash splint basket making workshop in Wales

Posted on February 27, 2020 by stevetomlin

I was invited to north Wales to teach ash splint basket making to a group as part of the Halkyn Mountain Living Landscape project which is educating people about their local area and crafts associated with the landscape. Ash splint … Continue reading →

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Spoon carving workshop in Manchester

Posted on December 17, 2019 by stevetomlin

Another great day teaching a group how to carve wooden spoons in Manchester, working with axes and knives to make unique cooking spoons from local green wood. To hear first about future wood craft carving courses, sign up to my … Continue reading →

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Spoon carving workshop at Ordsall Hall in Salford

Posted on November 26, 2019 by stevetomlin

Last week I was invited to teach a greenwood spoon carving workshop at Ordsall Hall in Salford. The Hall is a large former manor house and dates back to the 15th century with beautiful timber beams. It’s a fabulous building … Continue reading →

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Scything Miss Whalley’s Field in Lancaster

Posted on June 27, 2019 by stevetomlin

The scythe is a brilliant tool for volunteers and I’ve taught groups involved in managing community orchards, meadows, allotments and conservation sites across the UK. Scything is safe, quiet and allows everyone to work at their own pace. Last week … Continue reading →

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Fan bird carving course in Derbyshire

Posted on May 15, 2019 by stevetomlin

Fan birds are a little known craft in the UK. Each one is made from a single piece of wood with the wings folded out from the solid wood. People often think that they’re incredibly fiddly and too difficult to … Continue reading →

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Spoon carving in Yorkshire

Posted on April 19, 2019 by stevetomlin

My most recent spoon carving workshop for beginners was at Broadrake Bunkhouse at Chapel-le-Dale in Yorkshire. With views of Inglebrough and the Ribblehead Viaduct, the gorgeous Bunkhouse to stay in and the fabulous lunches, it’s one of my favourite venues … Continue reading →

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Spoon carving workshop at RHS 2019

Posted on April 9, 2019 by stevetomlin

Four people joined me last weekend for a couple of days at RHS Harlow Carr in Yorkshire to learn how to carve wooden spoons. We started with making cooking spoons and introducing the axe and knife skills needed to work … Continue reading →

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Spoon carving courses in Manchester 2019

Posted on April 6, 2019 by stevetomlin

Following on from the success of my recent spoon carving workshop in Chorlton, Manchester, I have added a couple of extra dates for courses in 2019. Saturday 22nd June 2019 Saturday 23rd November 2019 Book your place via the Eventbrite … Continue reading →