Make a lumber horse (shave horse) with Tom Dillon
Description
Make and use a shave-horse in a day! Designed by green wood chair maker, teacher and author Mike Abbott, these slightly crude but wonderfully functional shave-horses are assembled using lengths of 4x2, sturdy screws, simple tools, and a cordless drill. Complete with a mini-cleaving break and some handy options for sawing and supporting your woodwork projects, these no-fuss versions of a timeless tool are a great beginning to your green woodworking journey! You will learn: - How to measure, mark and cut components for your shave-horse from lengths of 4x2. - How to assemble your shave-horse with screws and a cordless drill. - How to shape a pin for your shave-horse using a drawknife. - How you can use your shave-horse to effectively hold and cleave lengths of wood.
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
