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Learn to carve a beautiful hardwood dish in this woodcarving class in London!
3 hours
1 to 4
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2 to 6
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£110 - £120
(£120 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, £110/guest for 4+ guests)
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Learning About Grain Direction
Learn about the importance of reading the grain direction of wood to aid in getting clean and beautiful carving cuts!
Marking Up
Choose your starting wood blank and mark up what will become the rim of the dish! The beautiful bit of wood is some lovely Spalted Alder.
Carving
Using a gouge chisel and mallet, start hollowing out the centre. Working carefully, remove small amounts at a time going with the grain. This step is wonderfully meditative!
Refine the Shape
Using more chisels and a cabinet scraper, refine the shape of your dish and smooth out any rough areas. The shape starts to come together beautifully now.
Oiling
Protect your creation with a natural oil and wax that will reveal the grain and colour of your piece. It’s always a delight to see the wood change so dramatically!
Finish
Revel in the knowledge that you made this beautiful object with your own hands! Use it for trinkets, keys, jewellery or even some salted nuts!
- Safety is our top priority, so we'll start with a thorough safety briefing, familiarizing you with the tools you'll be using throughout the session.
- Once you're comfortable, it's time to get creative!
- You’ll select a hardwood blank sourced from our furniture business offcuts.
- We have blanks pre-cut in many shapes and sizes so there will be a unique piece for everyone to choose from! Total beginners will be guided toward softer woods that are forgiving to learn carving on!
- Listen to a short lesson on the characteristics of wood to ensure you understand why carving using specific techniques is so important to achieve a good result!
- With expert guidance and tutelage, you'll begin carving your dish using a variety of gouge chisels.
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What you'll get
All tools and wood needed to craft your dish to take home.
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Knowledge required
Beginners welcome -- no prior woodworking experience needed! We don’t recommend this class for those who have hand injuries or chronic hand pain/ difficulty. Difficulty level 4 of 5. Perfect if you’re up for a challenge!
What to bring
- A water bottle, a snack, hair tie, closed toe shoes such as sneakers.
- Wear something you don't mind getting dusty and no clothing with loose flowy sleeves!
Suitable for
This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hen do.
This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.
Location
Variegate inside POW Workshops - POW Workshops, 41-43 Standard Road, London
Closest tube station is North Acton on the central line!
Your teacher
Meet Harry and Johanna, the dynamic duo behind Variegate. Harry hails from south London, where he mastered his skills as a joiner, while Johanna, originally from the Philippines, brings a background in props and special effects to the mix. Together, they're passionate about crafting stunning wooden pieces that are both beautiful and unique. What sets them apart is their commitment to ethical and sustainable practices -- they're dedicated to using recycled and reclaimed wood, giving forgotten materials a new lease on life. In each class you will be using offcuts from furniture projects to create your unique pieces of work.Empowering others to create with their own hands is something Harry and Johanna both find incredibly fulfilling. Stepping into their studio, tucked away at the end of a garden, you'll find a vibrant workshop filled with tools and stacks of reclaimed wood -- a space where creativity thrives, and old materials find new purpose. With a shared passion for detail, Variegate will help you infuse each piece with your unique personality whilst making sure you can craft it yourself to the best of your ability. They pour their hearts into every creation, ensuring that each item is crafted with meticulous care and attention.Together, Harry and Johanna are not only skilled artisans but also dedicated educators and champions of sustainable craftsmanship. Their love for woodworking shines through in every piece they create, and they're eager to share their expertise with fellow woodworking enthusiasts.
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