About the event

The venue for the workshop is The Greenhouse Project: a Nature and Wellbeing community space for growing vegetables, fruit & wildflowers as well as providing facilities for bushcraft, craft and woodworking and community events. All proceeds from the workshop will go towards continuing to run and develop this community site.

Workshop activities

You'll learn key hand wood working techniques from an expert tutor in a small group and make a small, simple stool or bench to take home.  This hands-on workshop is designed for complete beginners—no prior experience needed, just curiosity and enthusiasm!

The Greenhouse Project is a Nature and Wellbeing community space which includes a woodworking area with tools and equipment, which you will work with. 

You'll be introduced to essential hand tools like chisels, saws, and planes, and guided through key techniques such as measuring, cutting, and joining. By the end of the session, you’ll have created a small wooden project to take home, along with the confidence to continue your woodworking journey.

This is a fantastic opportunity to slow down, work with your hands, and connect with nature while learning a timeless craft.

Expect a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with plenty of one-on-one guidance.

Practical information

Please wear comfortable, practical clothes and sturdy footwear. PPE will be provided.

Refreshments

Hot drinks will be available, but please bring along snacks or a packed lunch.

Parking

Car parking in Witton Country Park is 5 minutes walk away (£2 for the day) in the Witton Arena Car Park - BB2 2TP, off  Preston Old Road entrance.  There is disabled parking available close to the site; accessible via a radar key or prior arrangement an accessible toilet is also available nearby. Please contact us if you have any mobility problems and we will do our best to ensure you can access the workshop.

We are based inside the Park within the old stable yard on the right.  The exact location using what3words is ///almost.rewarding.wool

About Shaun

Shaun is an experienced bushcraft tutor and has wide experience of making bespoke wooden furniture and greenwood working.