A fun filled whittling class for children, to learn the basics of whittling.
Children will do their very own whittling project, making an item from silver birch that they can take away as a memento after the class.
All round a campfire with break in the middle to take part in some fire cooking!
A structured outdoor class based in the grounds of the arts centre for children to learn
beginners whittling around a camp fire. The class will be 2 hours long, and require a
parent or guardian to be present for each child. (Max. of one adult per child please)
Children must be aged 8 years +
The first half of the class will involve basic safety and knife use, followed by 20 minutes
of fire starting and cooking on the fire, then the remaining time completing their own
whittling project sat round the fire with guidance from tutor Kiri Stone.
You will learn how to safely use various knives and hand tools and feel confident in beginner whittling.
Please wear waterproof warm clothing and bring something to sit on, either a waterproof blanket or a camp chair if you are not comfortable on the ground. We will have a minimal amount of coverings at the Centre.
Tea and coffee is available after at the Centre.
If travelling by car, please park at Waterstone crook car park and make your way up to the centre. We have limited parking at the Centre which is reserved for blue badge holders and those with limited mobility only.
Please read the booking terms and conditions on the course page before making a booking.
By making a booking, you are agreeing to these terms.
CANCELLATIONS
Refunds - can be issued up to 2 weeks before classes begin, minus a £10 booking fee.
No refunds can be offered for non-attendance .
If a course is cancelled by the Centre due to unforeseen circumstances, you will be issued with a full /pro- rata refund.
Public Liability Disclaimer
Please be advised that the road leading up to the property is privately owned and maintained by another landowner, and that the streets surrounding the Centre are owned and maintained by Fife Council. When using these roads, you do so at your own risk. Forgan Arts Centre holds no responsibility for any damage, injury, or inconvenience incurred. The safety of visitors to Forgan Arts Centre is important to us, so please be careful on your travels by foot or transport.
Forgan Arts Centre is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), Charity number: SC008537
Tea and coffee is available at the Centre. If attending a day long course or workshop, please bring a packed lunch. We do not have a café.
| Cost | ||
|---|---|---|
kids whittle
8 available
for 1 child and supporting adult
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£12.00 | |
kids whittle - low income
2 available
This ticket is for families on low income such as those on Universal credit. Ticket is for one child with supporting adult.
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£8.00 |
Forgan Arts Centre
59 KIRK ROAD
NEWPORT ON TAY
FIFE
DD6 8JB
FREE PARKING CAN BE FOUND NEXT TO FORGAN ARTS CENTRE AT WATERSTONE CROOK CAR PARK
PARKING DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE CENTRE IS RESERVED FOR PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY ISSUES AND TEMPORARY UNLOADING ONLY
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