Mallinson courses

...simply the natural shrinkage of the wood will lock all of the joints with the exception of the top slat which is held into place with a square oak peg in a round...

...froe and drawknife. These are ancient wooden machines and tools that are easy to use with a little guidance and practice. Of course, safety is paramount...

...We supply tea, coffee, soft drinks biscuits and cake for the morning and the afternoon breaks but children need to bring their own packed lunch...

...in nature and the skill set to have fun anywhere, all around the world. Suitable for children (no accompanying adult) exploring the world of Bushcraft...

...done a terrible thing ... With all their comings and goings and diggings and bangings they have scared the fairies away. Now, they didn't mean to and they are...

...As we are working with green (unseasoned) wood, it is far easier to carve, and the form and grain start to emerge through the first day. We then work through...

...coffee, biscuits and cake during the morning and afternoon. We promise not to work you too hard! It's a really good, simultaneously relaxing and productive...

...To gain knowledge and skills on totem pole carving. Suitable for adults only. For adults only. By the end of this two-day course, you should be taking...

...hand techniques including safe use of the side axe, drawknife, and auger. We also cover peg-making and assembly. Tools are also supplied for your use during...

...As well as stopping for lunch, we break for tea, coffee, biscuits and cake during the morning and afternoon. We promise not to work you too hard!...

...and productive time. We aim to stop at approximately 5.00 p.m. on both days. If you are arranging to be collected then any time after 5.15 is...

...at the end of day two we like to sit down for a glass of something ... so rather than miss out, it's best to plan for 5.30 onwards on the second...

...be collected then any time after 5.15 is good. However, at the end of day two we like to sit down for a glass of something ... so rather than miss...

...Of course, whoever is collecting you is welcome to come down to the woods, any time after 5.00. Full directions are supplied on booking...

...to the ones shown on this page except that, in order to make the course of more craft value, we will be starting with suitably sized logs instead of...