MC Woodcrafts

Contact name: Mike

108
Total bookings

Rating

(73)

over 7 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

I'm Mike Craig, a green woodworker based at the Otley Chevin Forest Park which is situated above the picturesque market town of Otley, West Yorkshire. I have over 20 years experience as an educator in countryside management and wildlife conservation and over 10 years experienced as a green woodwork course tutor. The only thing I enjoy more than carving green wood in a woodland setting is helping others to discover and develop their own green woodwork skills.

Courses, kits & gifts

platinum award

Otley

Carve a spoon in a day

1 day

Next date: 13th Sep 2025

(24)

£90.00

platinum award

Otley

Introduction to Bowl Carving

8 hours

Next date: 27th Sep 2025

(6)

£100.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

21 Jul 25'

claire reviewed: Introduction to Bowl Carving

"Excellent course - Mike gives clear instructions with one to one help if needed. The location is beautiful with a real woodland feel and full immersion in the craft of wood carving. Thank you for an extremely enjoyable experience."

21 Jul 25'

Kate Sunley reviewed: Introduction to Bowl Carving

"Great experience and despite being a complete novice with Mike’s instruction and help I managed to make a bowl from scratch that I’m really happy with. Mike was a great teacher and so knowledgeable. "

20 Jul 25'

Liz reviewed: Spoon Carving Taster Session

"I really enjoyed this workshop. I don't know where the time went, it's such an absorbing activity. Mike was great, he explained everything in great detail so it was really clear what to do (and what not to do). I didn't have time to finish my spoon but I'm hooked now so I'll be ordering some tools so I can finish it at home. I want to do the bowl carving workshop next. Oh and Jack the dog is adorable!"

7 Jul 25'

Aidan reviewed: Scandinavian Shrink Pots

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course. We started with a chunk of tree branch and ended up with a very attractive and unusual pot. Mike really knows his stuff and has a good balance between keeping a close eye on what we're doing while letting us get on with it and try different skills."