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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: What ages is this class suitable for?
A: Adults & 14+ years. An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 14 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 7 hours, £175 per guest
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Enjoy a one-day introduction to ornamental woodcarving.
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What you'll do
Looking to delve into the world of woodcarving? This woodworking class in Central 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.
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.
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- 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
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.
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What you'll get
- Your completed carving project
- Wood suitable for your carving project
- The use of carving tools
- Focused personal tuition
- Tea, coffee and cake
- A PDF document detailing the contents of the course, and resources for developing your woodcarving practice further
- The option to be notified of special discounted prices on upcoming courses, available only to previous students
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Knowledge required
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.More experienced students wishing to focus on particular aspects of their practice will be accomodated, but if the area you wish to focus on is particularly specialist then you are encouraged to book a one-to-one master class, as we are unlikely to have time within the beginner-friendly class format to go into greater depth. If you are an advanced student wishing to be set a more complex project, please email well in advance of booking to discuss what might be possible within the time frame and class format.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. One stool is available on request - please make this request before booking, as it may already have been allocated to another student.
What to bring
- 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.
Suitable for
This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hen do.
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 14 years old).
An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
Location
Cockpit Studios, Cockpit Yard, London, WC1N 2NP, England
Cockpit Studios is in easy walking distance from Holborn, Russell Square and Chancery Lane underground stations.
Your teacher
Clunie Fretton is an award-winning classically trained sculptor, master carver and gilder. After graduating from City & Guilds Art School in 2015 with a Distinction in Ornamental Woodcarving, she served as the Carving Fellow until 2016.Her work is included in the collections of St. George's Chapel Windsor, the Victoria & Albert Museum, The Houses of Parliament, the London Livery Companies, and churches and cathedrals around the UK. Clunie also featured as the master woodcarver on the Sky Arts television series Bill Bailey's 'Master Crafters'.A member of the Master Carvers' Association, she was awarded the Master Carver Certificate by the Livery Companies Skills Council and the Taylor Pierce Drawing Prize for Carving and Conservation in 2015. Her first book, 'Ornamental Woodcarving' was published in 2024, and she now teachers workshops to budding woodcarvers from her central London studio.
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