Christmas Wood Carving

Saturday 9 December
Tickets: £65 & £60 (Concession)
Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: Mossley Mill, Museum Workshop
Tutor: Stephen Ryan
Age: 16yrs+
With the festive season only around the corner, this is the perfect opportunity to get into the spirit of Christmas and create a beautiful hand-carved decoration to brighten up your home. During this class Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland will teach you the skills needed to produce your Christmas-themed woodcarving, each participant can choose from a number of different designs. You will also learn how to use a large variety of woodcarving chisels safely and effectively. This class is suitable for complete beginners as well as those that want to take their newfound skills to the next level. No experience necessary.
Due to the use of sharp tools during the class, sturdy boots or shoes should be worn. Open-toed or low-cut footwear is not suitable and may mean you cannot participate in the workshop. The tutor will supply safety gloves but if you have your own tight-fitting safety gloves feel free to bring them along. Age guidance: Over 16's