Whittle a Utensil in Our Woodcraft Workshop
Join our craft person in residence, David Willis for this 3 hour session where you will learn about the woodlands at the Museum, the safe and effective use of sharp tools, and how to craft a wooden utensil.
David is a teacher of bushcraft and wilderness living skills. He can often be found baking bread and rustling up tasty meals over a campfire, whittling spoons, foraging for edibles, walking in the woods and soaking up everything nature has to offer.
David served with the Royal Engineers in Belize, spent time living alongside the Maasai in the Rift Valley and learning from the Bushman of the Kalahari, motorcycled around Europe, built and paddled his canoe along British rivers, and loves heading out on adventures.
David now loves teaching adults and children, sharing the skills needed to enjoy living life and having fun outdoors!
Course content
Woodland walk to learn about the trees and harvest a branch of wood for carving projects
Learn safe and effective wood carving techniques using the knives and saws provided
Whittle a utensil(s) from wood sourced in the museums woodland to take home
Workshop Details
Timings: 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Maximum number of participants: 4 people
Location: Arborfield Barn at Chiltern Open Air Museum
Minimum age of participant: 18 years
Cost: £60 per person