Make a Canoe Paddle 12+13 June 2021
Make your own canoe paddle at the Sylva Wood School under the tutorship of master boatbuilder Colin Henwood
During this two-day course, led by award-winning boat builder Colin Henwood, you will learn how to shape a single canoe paddle from home-grown Ash using a variety of razor-sharp hand tools.
- Make your own canoe paddle at the Sylva Wood Centre, working with ash – Britain's superior native hardwood.
- Using traditional skills and tools you will produce a complex shape with hand and eye. Learn how to finish your smooth and elegant design.
- Take home a unique and useable canoe paddle ready for a varnish or an oil finish.
- Tools and materials included (if you wish to bring your own tools please discuss this with the tutor).
The course will be held in our purpose-built Teaching Barn.
No previous woodworking experience necessary. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting covered in wood shavings! Please bring your our own packed lunch.
When
June 12th, 2021 9:00 AM
through
June 13th, 2021 6:00 PM
Location
Sylva Wood Centre
Little Wittenham Rd
Long Wittenham, OXF OX14 4QT
United Kingdom
Little Wittenham Rd
Long Wittenham, OXF OX14 4QT
United Kingdom
Contact
Event Fee(s)
| Course fee | £ 225.00 |
| Course fee less £50 voucher (contact us to verify your voucher) | £ 175.00 |
