Join us in the woods for a full, hands‑on day creating your own freestanding axe block to use in your Forest School sessions. Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a range of traditional tools—including the axe, froe, saw, knife, shave horse and a cordless drill—to craft a block sized to suit yourself,and/or the children or clients you work with.
Guided by Emma Wiles, an experienced Forest School leader and skilled woodcrafter, you’ll learn safe tool use, green‑woodworking techniques, and how to shape, drill, and assemble a durable axe block from start to finish. Emma runs her own business, Finny’s Sweet Salvage, creating bespoke pieces from reclaimed wood and driftwood, and she regularly leads women’s woodcraft workshops across Surrey and Sussex.
You’ll also be supported by Abbie James, an experienced Forest School practitioner and Guide leader, bringing additional knowledge, encouragement, and practical expertise to the day.
This workshop is ideal for Forest School leaders, outdoor educators, and anyone wanting to build confidence with tools while making a useful, long‑lasting resource for their setting.
Workshop Information
Where is the session held?
The session will take place in a private woodland in Hambrook, Chichester, West Sussex.
Exact directions and the meeting point will be shared closer to the date.
What do I need to bring?
All tools will be provided.
If you prefer to use your own axe, froe, or knife, you’re welcome to bring them.
Please also bring:
• A packed lunch
• A water bottle
Teas and coffees will be provided.
What experience do I need?
This workshop is suitable for anyone wishing to make an axe block for either their own whittling and axework or for use in forest school sessions.
Safety briefings will be given for all tools, along with demonstrations on how to use them safely.
What facilities are available?
• Access to a toilet
• Plenty of parking
What should I wear?
Dress for the outdoors and the weather.
Sturdy walking boots and waterproofs are recommended.
How do I get there?
As you’ll be taking an axe block home with you, travelling by car is essential.
We will send the exact location and directions nearer the time.
There is plenty of parking on site.
Thank you for booking on to our Axe black making Workshop.
We will give exact location details nearer the time of the event which will be held in Hambrook, Chichester West Sussex.
All tools will be provided
This session will be held in the outdoors. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy boots
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adult workshop ticket
This includes a 4‑hour guided workshop, all tools and materials, teas & coffees, and your own axe block to take home.
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£49.00 |
Private woodland
Hambrook
Chichester
PO18 8UL
further details to follow
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