WOOD-BASED CRAFT SERVICES

WORKSHOPS

We provide a mobile workshop facility.

Workshops are suitable for adults or children, for limited numbers or as a drop in event.

Projects vary according to time available.

We can provide one or two marquees and we carry public liability insurance.

Traditional Games Workshops

A space for playing a number of traditional games, including old flick-counter board games, giant ninepin skittles, bat the rat, toad in the hole, ring & bull, tug of war … made of native woods.

Bowling alley and games room	Cylcle illusion
Wooden marionette
Games workshop and marquee	Games workshop and marquee
Crokinole and carrom	Marquee venue with ring & bull and 9 pin skittles
9 pin skittles	Toad in the hole
Bat the rat	Tic tac toe
Rotating seesaw	Rotating seesaw
Ring and bull	Shove ha'penny

Green Wood Working

Participants select, prepare and shape unseasoned native wood using pole-lathes, shaving horses and hand tools.
It is possible to make a variety of items/projects.

Marquee space, making stools	Pole lathes in Marquee
Oak and ash ladderback rocking chair	Rocking chair with seagrass seat

Felt Work

Different felt projects can be made using natural or coloured wools, e.g. pictures, beads, balls, bracelets.

Dyed merino wool	Choosing felt
Sea horse	Beginning of felt picture

Art Workshops

Outdoor mosaic for school, Angus	Outdoor mosaic for school, Angus (detail)
School entrance mosaic, Angus	Outdoor mosaic placed in situ with Primary school children
Recycled wire car	Pebbles painted to adorn a school pond

Tissue paper pictures

Recycled jewellery

Quick project for nursery schools

Willow Work

Willow and recycled materials are used to create a variety of projects. These can tie into themed events.

Examples of baskets made by children in a 1 hour session

Woodland sculpture made by adults and children

Living willow planters with arch in background