by Steve Byrne | Mar 4, 2018 | courses2018, self sufficiency
Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland, will teach you the skills needed to become a traditional spooncarver. Using locally sourced green wood, each participant will learn axe and knife carving skills to produce their own spoon. All tools and materials are supplied. No experience necessary, although it is advised participants should feel confident using sharp tools.
by Steve Byrne | Jan 13, 2017 | courses
Green woodwork is one of the most accessible and enjoyable woodcrafts you can experience. Using traditional tools to shape green (unseasoned) timber with the rhythm of the pole lathe and versatility of the shave horse is pleasure that is hard to match. The beauty of green wood lies in its ability to be shaped easily as it is soft and easily worked by handtools.
by Steve Byrne | Jan 13, 2017 | courses
This workshop will teach you the skills needed to make your own piece of furniture in the form of a rustic stool, encompassing the use of the shave horse and a variety of handtools including the axe, draw knife, auger drill and spoke shave.
by Steve Byrne | Apr 26, 2015 | courses, green woodworking
Green woodworking at Lackan Cottage Farm – here’s a bit of film from our Introduction to Green Woodworking course..
by Steve Byrne | Mar 4, 2015 | courses, green woodworking
We have just 2 places left on each of our Introduction to Green Woodworking courses with Steve Ryan. The first course is on 25th April, 10am – 6pm, and is £65 including materials and lunch. The second course is on May 23rd, , 10am – 6pm, and is £65...