Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Road, off Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL
01202 841400 info@walfordmillcrafts.co.uk
Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Road, off Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL01202 841400 info@walfordmillcrafts.co.uk
Please Note: Booking is essential for all workshops and is done direct with the tutor.
List of classes for the full year
2021 Due to the current need for social distancing the education space has been expanded into the adjoining gallery area to give a 2m+ spacing between student desks. If you are uncertain about how this might affect your enjoyment of the class, do please come along and have a look at the class area any time the Mill is open.
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Sat 9th Jan - Harbour Workshop - Michelle Clements-Davies A fun day working with driftwood and reclaimed materials to create your very own miniature harbour complete with tiny harbour cottages. All materials are provided but you are very welcome to bring any special pieces of wood or reclaimed rusty bits to work with. Step-by-step tuition to guarantee great results, in the very comfortable new education room at Walford Mill. Refreshments are provided throughout the day, please provide your own packed lunch or you can buy lunch at the wonderful onsite cafe. Venue: Walford Mill Crafts The cost for the day is £80, payable when booking. To book please email, message or telephone, spaces do tend to book up quickly so please book early to avoid disappointment. CANCELLED/POSTPONED email: driftwoodmich@googlemail.com Michelle 07843 259594 |
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Sat 16th Jan - Bark Containers - Jack Fazey Join Fazey Woodcraft for a chance to have a go at making your own tree bark storage containers! Bark containers are one of, if not the oldest way to contain foodstuffs, liquids & other goods. In this workshop we will be using methods and materials that span back thousands of years into pre-history to create a beautiful, strong & sustainable container from Birch Bark. This style of container is possibly my favourite of all. An ingenuous method of making which involves clever finger tab joints and friction. No glue, no nails, no modern materials. An immensely satisfying experience. A history of the use of bark, roots & wood plus examples of harvesting, storing and working with these materials will lead us up to the main task of the day, creating your very own natural tupperware. The gathering and harvesting of materials for projects such as this is completely dependent on the seasons. Spring is the time to gather materials, as the sap is running and the bark peels off the tree easily. Every spring I gather, dry and store materials in preparation for courses. The one exception to this is Birch bark. Due to our relatively mild winters Birch bark in the UK is unsuitable for making into containers. Thankfully, there are many crafts people still active in Northern Europe harvesting and supplying Birch Bark for the uses mentioned above. Venue: Walford Mill Crafts in Wimborne All tools & materials are provided. Please Bring Your Own Lunch. CANCELLED/POSTPONED COVID - 19 Please note all scheduled workshops will be running, adhering to government guidelines. If the situation changes and a workshop has to be rescheduled due to covid-19 a voucher or refund will be offered. |
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Sun 17th Jan - Bark Containers - Jack Fazey Join Fazey Woodcraft for a chance to have a go at making your own tree bark storage containers! Bark containers are one of, if not the oldest way to contain foodstuffs, liquids & other goods. In this workshop we will be using methods and materials that span back thousands of years into pre-history to create a beautiful, strong & sustainable container from Birch Bark. This style of container is possibly my favourite of all. An ingenuous method of making which involves clever finger tab joints and friction. No glue, no nails, no modern materials. An immensely satisfying experience. A history of the use of bark, roots & wood plus examples of harvesting, storing and working with these materials will lead us up to the main task of the day, creating your very own natural tupperware. The gathering and harvesting of materials for projects such as this is completely dependent on the seasons. Spring is the time to gather materials, as the sap is running and the bark peels off the tree easily. Every spring I gather, dry and store materials in preparation for courses. The one exception to this is Birch bark. Due to our relatively mild winters Birch bark in the UK is unsuitable for making into containers. Thankfully, there are many crafts people still active in Northern Europe harvesting and supplying Birch Bark for the uses mentioned above. Venue: Walford Mill Crafts in Wimborne All tools & materials are provided. Please Bring Your Own Lunch. CANCELLED/POSTPONED COVID - 19 Please note all scheduled workshops will be running, adhering to government guidelines. If the situation changes and a workshop has to be rescheduled due to covid-19 a voucher or refund will be offered. |
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Sat 23rd Jan - Harbour Workshop - Michelle Clements-Davies A fun day working with driftwood and reclaimed materials to create your very own miniature harbour complete with tiny harbour cottages. All materials are provided but you are very welcome to bring any special pieces of wood or reclaimed rusty bits to work with. Step-by-step tuition to guarantee great results, in the very comfortable new education room at Walford Mill. Refreshments are provided throughout the day, please provide your own packed lunch or you can buy lunch at the wonderful onsite cafe. Venue: Walford Mill Crafts The cost for the day is £80, payable when booking. To book please email, message or telephone, spaces do tend to book up quickly so please book early to avoid disappointment. CANCELLED/POSTPONED email: driftwoodmich@googlemail.com Michelle 07843 259594 |
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Sat 30th Jan - Silver Clay - Grainne Reynolds Postponed to 10th July grainne@timestotreasure.co.uk |
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Sat 30th Jan - Spoon Carving - Jack Fazey Join Fazey Woodcraft and learn the art of spoon carving! POSTPONED to 13th Mar |
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Sun 31st Jan - Spoon Carving - Jack Fazey Join Fazey Woodcraft and learn the art of spoon carving! POSTPONED to 14th Mar |
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Sun 31st Jan - Basket Weaving - Bird Feeder - Nina Stockings Come along and make two attractive willow bird feeders, one to fill with fat balls and another, corn dolly style, to fill with suet. These make great additions to your garden or thoughtful handmade gifts. Our wild birds rely on this extra feed during the cold and wet weather and will be regular visitors to your feeders. Note: Morning and Afternoon sessions Venue: Walford Mill Crafts For more information or to book a workshop please call Nina on 07491 130423 or email: yanina.s.ys@gmail.com |
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Fri 5th Feb - Raffia Workshop - Claire Richards More details shortly POSTPONED to 26th March Claire Richards 07722 828879 |
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Sat 6th Feb - Calligraphy - Neil Ingham More details shortly CANCELLED/POSTPONED |
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Sun 7th Feb - Harbour Workshop - Michelle Clements-Davies A fun day working with driftwood and reclaimed materials to create your very own miniature harbour complete with tiny harbour cottages. All materials are provided but you are very welcome to bring any special pieces of wood or reclaimed rusty bits to work with. Step-by-step tuition to guarantee great results, in the very comfortable new education room at Walford Mill. Refreshments are provided throughout the day, please provide your own packed lunch or you can buy lunch at the wonderful onsite cafe. Venue: Walford Mill Crafts The cost for the day is £80, payable when booking. To book please email, message or telephone, spaces do tend to book up quickly so please book early to avoid disappointment. CANCELLED/POSTPONED email: driftwoodmich@googlemail.com Michelle 07843 259594 |
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Fri 12th Feb - Living Willow Garden Sculpture - with Nina Stockings Refreshments are included. Venue: Walford Mill Crafts POSTPONED to 2nd April For more information or to book a workshop please call Nina on 07491 130423 or email: yanina.s.ys@gmail.com |
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Sat 13th Feb - Living Willow Garden Sculpture - with Nina Stockings Refreshments are included. Venue: Walford Mill Crafts POSTPONED to 4th April For more information or to book a workshop please call Nina on 07491 130423 or email: yanina.s.ys@gmail.com |
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Sun 14th Feb - Living Willow Garden Sculpture - with Nina Stockings Refreshments are included. Venue: Walford Mill Crafts POSTPONED to 5th April For more information or to book a workshop please call Nina on 07491 130423 or email: yanina.s.ys@gmail.com |
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Fri 19th Feb - Spoon Carving - Jack Fazey Join Fazey Woodcraft and learn the art of spoon carving! POSTPONED to 28th May |
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Sat 20th Feb - Harbour Workshop - Michelle Clements-Davies A fun day working with driftwood and reclaimed materials to create your very own miniature harbour complete with tiny harbour cottages. All materials are provided but you are very welcome to bring any special pieces of wood or reclaimed rusty bits to work with. Step-by-step tuition to guarantee great results, in the very comfortable new education room at Walford Mill. Refreshments are provided throughout the day, please provide your own packed lunch or you can buy lunch at the wonderful onsite cafe. Venue: Walford Mill Crafts CANCELLED/POSTPONED The cost for the day is £80, payable when booking. To book please email, message or telephone, spaces do tend to book up quickly so please book early to avoid disappointment. email: driftwoodmich@googlemail.com Michelle 07843 259594 |
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Sat 20th Feb - Spoon Carving - Jack Fazey Join Fazey Woodcraft and learn the art of spoon carving! POSTPONED to 29th May |
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Sun 21st Feb - Introduction to Reduction Lino Cutting - Robin Mackenzie This one-day workshop is perfect for beginners looking to learn a new technique. Venue: Walford Mill CANCELLED Please contact Robin on 07979 812083 or email robin@robinmackenzie.co.uk to book |
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Sun 21st Feb - Spoon Carving - Jack Fazey Join Fazey Woodcraft and learn the art of spoon carving! POSTPONED to 30th May |
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Sat 27th Feb - Silver Clay - Grainne Reynolds POSTPONED to 19th March grainne@timestotreasure.co.uk |
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Sat 5th Mar - Bark Containers - Jack Fazey Join Fazey Woodcraft for a chance to have a go at making your own tree bark storage containers! Bark containers are one of, if not the oldest way to contain foodstuffs, liquids & other goods. In this workshop we will be using methods and materials that span back thousands of years into pre-history to create a beautiful, strong & sustainable container from Birch Bark. This style of container is possibly my favourite of all. An ingenuous method of making which involves clever finger tab joints and friction. No glue, no nails, no modern materials. An immensely satisfying experience. A history of the use of bark, roots & wood plus examples of harvesting, storing and working with these materials will lead us up to the main task of the day, creating your very own natural tupperware. The gathering and harvesting of materials for projects such as this is completely dependent on the seasons. Spring is the time to gather materials, as the sap is running and the bark peels off the tree easily. Every spring I gather, dry and store materials in preparation for courses. The one exception to this is Birch bark. Due to our relatively mild winters Birch bark in the UK is unsuitable for making into containers. Thankfully, there are many crafts people still active in Northern Europe harvesting and supplying Birch Bark for the uses mentioned above. Venue: Walford Mill Crafts in Wimborne All tools & materials are provided. Please Bring Your Own Lunch. POSTPONED to 31st July COVID - 19 Please note all scheduled workshops will be running, adhering to government guidelines. If the situation changes and a workshop has to be rescheduled due to covid-19 a voucher or refund will be offered. |
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Sun 6th Mar - Bark Containers - Jack Fazey Join Fazey Woodcraft for a chance to have a go at making your own tree bark storage containers! Bark containers are one of, if not the oldest way to contain foodstuffs, liquids & other goods. In this workshop we will be using methods and materials that span back thousands of years into pre-history to create a beautiful, strong & sustainable container from Birch Bark. This style of container is possibly my favourite of all. An ingenuous method of making which involves clever finger tab joints and friction. No glue, no nails, no modern materials. An immensely satisfying experience. A history of the use of bark, roots & wood plus examples of harvesting, storing and working with these materials will lead us up to the main task of the day, creating your very own natural tupperware. The gathering and harvesting of materials for projects such as this is completely dependent on the seasons. Spring is the time to gather materials, as the sap is running and the bark peels off the tree easily. Every spring I gather, dry and store materials in preparation for courses. The one exception to this is Birch bark. Due to our relatively mild winters Birch bark in the UK is unsuitable for making into containers. Thankfully, there are many crafts people still active in Northern Europe harvesting and supplying Birch Bark for the uses mentioned above. Venue: Walford Mill Crafts in Wimborne All tools & materials are provided. Please Bring Your Own Lunch. POSTPONED to 1st Aug COVID - 19 Please note all scheduled workshops will be running, adhering to government guidelines. If the situation changes and a workshop has to be rescheduled due to covid-19 a voucher or refund will be offered. |
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Sun 7th Mar - Air Gardens - Leila Alford Create an Air Garden Workshop POSTPONED to Sun 4th July |
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Sat 13th Mar - Harbour Workshop - Michelle Clements-Davies A fun day working with driftwood and reclaimed materials to create your very own miniature harbour complete with tiny harbour cottages. All materials are provided but you are very welcome to bring any special pieces of wood or reclaimed rusty bits to work with. Step-by-step tuition to guarantee great results, in the very comfortable new education room at Walford Mill. Refreshments are provided throughout the day, please provide your own packed lunch or you can buy lunch at the wonderful onsite cafe. Venue: Walford Mill Crafts The cost for the day is £80, payable when booking. To book please email, message or telephone, spaces do tend to book up quickly so please book early to avoid disappointment. CANCELLED/POSTPONED email: driftwoodmich@googlemail.com Michelle 07843 259594 |
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Sat 13th Mar - Spoon Carving - Jack Fazey Join Fazey Woodcraft and learn the art of spoon carving! In this workshop you will learn all the skills and techniques needed to craft your own wooden spoons. You will be taught the safe use of the axe, sloyd knife and crook knife as well as how to select wood for carving and ultimately how to make some wonderful wooden spoons! Participants can expect to finish the day with a brand new hobby to continue at home as well as a lovely wooden spoon or two. Participant numbers limited to 5 £75 per person COVID-19 - All risk assessments have been updated and improved to comply with government guidelines on social distancing. POSTPONED to 10th Sept If a workshop is cancelled due to a change in government rules, a voucher or full refund will be offered. Children from age 16+ may attend if joined by a participating adult |
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Sun 14th Mar - Spoon Carving - Jack Fazey Join Fazey Woodcraft and learn the art of spoon carving! In this workshop you will learn all the skills and techniques needed to craft your own wooden spoons. You will be taught the safe use of the axe, sloyd knife and crook knife as well as how to select wood for carving and ultimately how to make some wonderful wooden spoons! Participants can expect to finish the day with a brand new hobby to continue at home as well as a lovely wooden spoon or two. Participant numbers limited to 5 £75 per person COVID-19 - All risk assessments have been updated and improved to comply with government guidelines on social distancing. POSTPONED to 11th Sept If a workshop is cancelled due to a change in government rules, a voucher or full refund will be offered. Children from age 16+ may attend if joined by a participating adult |
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Fri 19th Mar - Silver Clay - Grainne Reynolds More details shortly POSTPONED grainne@timestotreasure.co.uk |
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Sat 20th Mar - Clay Workshop - Stephen Yates More details shortly Stephen Yates 07720 892944 |
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Sat 20th Mar - Spoon Carving - Jack Fazey Join Fazey Woodcraft and learn the art of spoon carving! In this workshop you will learn all the skills and techniques needed to craft your own wooden spoons. You will be taught the safe use of the axe, sloyd knife and crook knife as well as how to select wood for carving and ultimately how to make some wonderful wooden spoons! Participants can expect to finish the day with a brand new hobby to continue at home as well as a lovely wooden spoon or two. Participant numbers limited to 5 £75 per person COVID-19 - All risk assessments have been updated and improved to comply with government guidelines on social distancing. POSTPONED to 4th September If a workshop is cancelled due to a change in government rules, a voucher or full refund will be offered. Children from age 16+ may attend if joined by a participating adult |
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Sun 21st Mar - Introduction to Wood Engraving - Robin Mackenzie This one-day workshop is perfect for beginners looking to learn a new technique. Venue: Walford Mill CANCELLED Please contact Robin on 07979 812083 or email robin@robinmackenzie.co.uk to book |
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Sun 21st Mar - Spoon Carving - Jack Fazey Join Fazey Woodcraft and learn the art of spoon carving! In this workshop you will learn all the skills and techniques needed to craft your own wooden spoons. You will be taught the safe use of the axe, sloyd knife and crook knife as well as how to select wood for carving and ultimately how to make some wonderful wooden spoons! Participants can expect to finish the day with a brand new hobby to continue at home as well as a lovely wooden spoon or two. Participant numbers limited to 5 £75 per person COVID-19 - All risk assessments have been updated and improved to comply with government guidelines on social distancing. POSTPONED to 5th September If a workshop is cancelled due to a change in government rules, a voucher or full refund will be offered. Children from age 16+ may attend if joined by a participating adult |
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Fri 26th Mar - Raffia Workshop - Claire Richards More details shortly Claire Richards 07722 828879 |
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Sat 27th Mar - Clay Workshop - Stephen Yates More details shortly Stephen Yates 07720 892944 |
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Sun 28th Mar - Harbour Workshop - Michelle Clements-Davies A fun day working with driftwood and reclaimed materials to create your very own miniature harbour complete with tiny harbour cottages. All materials are provided but you are very welcome to bring any special pieces of wood or reclaimed rusty bits to work with. Step-by-step tuition to guarantee great results, in the very comfortable new education room at Walford Mill. Refreshments are provided throughout the day, please provide your own packed lunch or you can buy lunch at the wonderful onsite cafe. Venue: Walford Mill Crafts The cost for the day is £80, payable when booking. To book please email, message or telephone, spaces do tend to book up quickly so please book early to avoid disappointment. CANCELLED/POSTPONED email: driftwoodmich@googlemail.com Michelle 07843 259594 |
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