Description
For: adults, beginners, improvers. - Considerations: Outdoors based. - What to wear: Sturdy shoes, outdoor/wet weather gear. - What to bring: Notebook and pen for taking notes, any carving tools you may have (tools will be provided). For sale: Some carving tools will be available to buy on the day to take home. Refreshments: Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available throughout the day. We also have a fantastic on-site café, Embers, run by local chef 'Shropshire Lad'. The course: Learn how to carve your very own bowl using traditional tools and techniques, with master craftsman Pete Lloyd. You will leave with a deeper understanding of bowl carving, the confidence to continue independently, and a unique wooden bowl made with your own hands. You will learn: - Tree identification and wood properties. - Sharpening techniques. - Essential tool care. - Bowl design and drawing. - How to use tools such as gouges, mallets, axes and knives. - Carving techniques. - Creative decoration (optional).
What's included in the price?
Your course fee includes tuition, tools and equipment, materials, and refreshments throughout the day.
Duration
1 day
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable - Refunds are not available
Maker
We are the Small Woods Association – the national organisation for woodland owners, workers, and supporters. We stand for sustainable woodlands that support wildlife, provide meaningful work, and are welcoming to people. A core part of our mission is providing learning and skills development. We offer a wide range of practical courses and training—covering everything from woodland management and coppicing to greenwood crafts and Social Forestry. Our learning opportunities are designed to support everyone from beginners to seasoned practitioners, helping build knowledge, confidence, and resilience within the woodland sector. We also champion Social Forestry and Wellbeing, recognising the vital role woodlands can play in supporting mental health, physical wellbeing, and stronger communities. Through our programmes and partnerships, we help bring the benefits of woodlands to more people. By booking a course with us you are supporting this valuable work.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Intermediate level
- Accommodation offered
- Public transport
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
FAQs
You will need a packed lunch and any other food you require for the day. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be on offer throughout the day.
There is an on-site café, Embers, which serves delicious food and beverages and a supermarket approx. 5 minutes walk away.
Please note that Embers is closed on Mondays and provide a Sunday lunch menu to pre booked reservations only.
The Green Wood Centre is 10 minutes from Junctions 4 and 6 of the M54, with its connections to the M6 and M5.
There are frequent trains to Telford from Birmingham and Wales / Cheshire; we are approximately 15 minutes by taxi from Telford Central.
The Green Wood Centre is based in Coalbrookdale, just a short way from historic Ironbridge, and provides an innovative headquarters for Small Woods, set in the woods of the Ironbridge Gorge.
We promote sustainable living through a wood-based economy by running courses and events in sustainable woodland management, coppicing, crafts and related activities
