Wood carving is one of the oldest human art forms, dating to prehistoric times and has been practised for many thousands of years. This course will introduce you to some of the principles of wood carving, the tools required and the understanding needed of wood 'grain'.
Whether you're up for taking a wooden sign to the next level (such as your house number plaque), creating a signature for your makes, or just indulging in some good old fashioned craftsmanship, this course will equip you with the know-how to create classically carved letters in wood. Using traditional techniques, and armed with only a mallet and chisels you will learn how to approach cutting simple letters and create the incredible play of light and shadow that makes hand carved letters so beautiful.
The course will begin with an intro to the tools and 'chip carving' exercises, before moving on to carving an array of upper case letters, with the aim to create a little plaque each with a carved monogram or initials on it.
This course is taught by Cass (she/her) from Cassidie Alder Woodcarving, a talented professional heritage wood carver from Worthing. See her website here: https://www.traditional-woodcarving.co.uk
Expectation setting:
Carving is a physical skill, that will take you some time to warm up on the tools and reading the wood grain, and overall it will take longer than you expect. The course is designed for you to come away with at least some initials carved on your plaque - you may manage more, such as a word or monogram, but please understand this will be dependant on each individual, their energy, physical capacity, mood on the day, etc. Manual skills require a degree of humility, even to the well trained and masters of their craft!
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These workshops are for anyone who identifies as a woman & any other marginalised gender (all trans+ folk and non-binary inclusive!). By booking you will be asked to agree to our guidelines including respecting and using pronouns, and general values of inclusivity.
Hot drinks and biscuits provided, please bring your own lunch.
LOW INCOME TICKETS: reach out by email for a low income ticket!
Due to limited amount on offer, high demand and accidental selection, please reach out by email for us to book you on. It is crucial these tickets go to those who cannot afford the other tiers. Some folks who are low income are not in financial difficulties or struggles (low income but asset rich, retired but comfortable combined income with partners pension etc). We have one free bursary available if you are unemployed and financially unstable/unable to attend otherwise. Please get in touch and we will send you a bursary form :)
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
Unfortunately public transport access to the countryside is pretty difficult, despite the workshop being very close to many towns and the city. We may be able to offer pickups from our nearest bus stop 'Bramber' or Steyning, or even a lift share from brighton/shoreham train station. This isn't guaranteed, so you must get in touch with us about this ASAP so we can organise in time. A bus also goes directly from Rottingdean along the coast all the way to Bramber our nearest bus stop, where we can try organise a pick up for you!
U-18:
Currently, these sessions are for participants age 18 or over but we welcome minors 15 - 17 when accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Please bring your own packed lunch and any snacks you might need. Hot drinks and biscuits provided (we only have oat milk here!)
PLEASE try not to be late :) Arrive at the workshop absolutely NO LATER 9.30am ready for your day. Ideally arrive 10-15 minutes prior to get a tea, sign some forms and settle in. If you're late it delays the course!
Bring warm clothing and waterproofs if necessary
There is no secure bag storage so please don't bring anything you aren't happy having unlocked.
Do NOT follow the post code alone, follow 'In Our Hands workshop' on google maps.
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Pay-It-Forward or Higher Income
This ticket contributes to our low income place, thank you!
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£115.00 | |
Standard income |
£85.00 | |
Low income (please reach out via email to access ticket)
Only for if you are financially unstable and struggling, on universal credit or unemployed.
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£55.00 |
In Our Hands Workshop
Stable Yard, Manor Farm, Buncton Steyning Road
Steyning
BN44 3DD
DO NOT follow post code as it covers a wide area
DO use google maps or the direct address as it's very accurate
Our workshop is down a track off of Steyning Rd, you will see a big barn on your right as you pull in, park infront of the barn and follow the sign into our workshop.
