Course Format
Two days. 9am – 5pm
Level
Beginners
About This Course
A weekend designed to slow your pace, settle your mind and reconnect you with nature. This two-day woodworking course invites you to create something small, beautiful and utterly satisfying: a handcrafted three-legged milking stool made from sustainably sourced Ash or Oak.
What You'll Learn
Across two full days, you’ll shape the seat and legs with traditional hand tools, learning how to use a spokeshave and drawknife with confidence. You’ll assemble your stool, refine every surface, and finish it naturally so it becomes a piece you’ll treasure for years. No previous woodworking experience is needed. Just curiosity and a willingness to get hands-on.
Practical Details
• All materials included
• Bring a packed lunch
• A detailed welcome email arrives one week before the course
All of this unfolds within the inspiring grounds of Scotney Castle, a setting that adds its own sense of calm and creative energy to the weekend.
Who is this course for?
This is an ideal woodworking course for beginners, a grounding creative retreat for women, and a chance to learn traditional furniture-making skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.