Ornamental Woodcarving Workshop

Looking to delve into the world of woodcarving? This woodworking class in London offers a one-day introduction to the craft, perfect for beginners. You'll learn the basics of woodcarving in a small class setting with a focus on how to use tools safety and effectively, traditional ornament, and understanding timber properties. Through hands-on practice, you'll explore shallow relief and chip carving techniques, creating a project to take home and display or continue working on.

• Identify suitable timber species for carving projects
• Learn to use chisels and mallet safely
• Secure your work and lay out designs on timber
• Create incised designs and explore historic ornamentation

In this friendly and relaxed workshop, you'll be guided through each step with care. Tea and coffee will be provided during breaks, so you can relax and contemplate your carving. By the end of this creative experience, you'll not only have newfound skills but also a beautiful woodcarving project to showcase your progress.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

No prior carving experience is necessary. Complete beginners will be guided through the basic techniques, while more advanced students will be given guidance on how to refine their skills further. Please note that the nature of woodcarving means that you will be working in a standing position during the course hours, which some people may find physically demanding.
 

• Your completed carving project
• Wood suitable for your carving project
• The use of carving tools
• Focused personal tuition
• Tea, coffee and cake
• A printed document detailing the contents of the course, and resources for developing your woodcarving practice further
• Timber carving blanks available to purchase at the end of the course

• Sturdy, covered shoes are essential for your safety, and you are strongly encouraged to wear leather boots or a safety work boot for maximum protection. Students who wear open-toed shoes or sandals will not be allowed to take the course. Safety boots are available inexpensively for both men and women from multiple suppliers online.
• Any additional carving tools you may wish to use on the day (please ensure any tools you bring are clearly marked with your name).
• A packed lunch, which can be enjoyed in the nearby Queen’s Square a few minutes' walk from the studio. Alternatively, there are a number of shops and cafes less than a minute’s walk away, and several supermarkets within five minutes’ walk. Students are asked to leave the studio during the lunch break.
• Appropriate clothing for a workshop environment, which you don’t mind getting dusty, dirty, or covered in wood chips. If you would like the additional protection, please bring an apron.
• A notebook and pencil.