Introduction to whittling

Helyk Homesteading

Ages
18+
Next date
No upcoming dates
Tickets
£30

A summary

You will learn about how to choose the best wood for whittling.
Your tutor, Sarah from Helyk Homesteading, will guide you through knife safety and give you advice on complying with current knife laws.
You will have the opportunity to practice the techniques needed to create your first couple of whittled items.
You will learn how to baton, use power cuts and thumb pushes. Sarah will advise you on how to finish your whittled items and how to treat them to preserve their beauty.
Hot drinks, cake and all materials and tools provided.

Tickets

Standard

£30
Adults 18+

About your mentor

Helyk Homesteading

Helping folks to re-discover rural crafts.

Helyk Homesteading

From gardening to cooking, stitching and building, I have a passion for sharing my knowledge about building and running a modern homestead. I love crafting and teaching slow stitching, patchwork, crochet and much more.

Location

St Ives Community Orchard, Penbeagle Lane, Saint Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2HS

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Basic DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

Smoke Detector

Please note:

It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the measures provided above and any other details represented in this listing. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.

Cancellation policy

Refunds are not generally available, but may be considered with sufficient notice.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.

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