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Rustic Furniture Making Course

Join the Jolly Bodgers of Sherwood to learn the skills and techniques of the traditional wood worker. Learn how to use a variety of tools, including the draw knife and shave horse, to create your own rustic hazel stick stool.

Places very limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. For more details contact Karina on 01623 821459 or karina.thornton@forestry.gov.uk.

 

How to get there:

Rustic Furniture Making Course starts at the large classroom in Sherwood Pines Forest Park. Old Clipstone and Edwinstowe is the nearest town or village.

Located on the B6030 east of Kings Clipstone. Postcode: NG21 9JL. Local bus service is the 13 and 15. Nearest Train station is on the Robin Hood Line. You can cycle to the event on Sustrans route 6.

OS Grid Reference: SK 612 638
Postcode NG21 9JL (for satnav purposes)
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

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Event details

Type of Event:

seasonal, recreational, arts, craft, wildlife/nature, tree and food

Date:

Saturday 8 September 2012 to Sunday 9 September 2012

Time:

9.30am - 5pm each day

Age Group:

Adults only

Cost of Event:

£90

Meeting Place:

the large classroom

Clothing Required:

Bring a packed lunch and wear clothes suitable for getting dirty in the woods!

Booking Required:

Booking Essential. Payment required in advance, discounts available for Discovery Pass holders.Payments for events are non-refundable unless the Forestry Commission cancel the event due to bad weather or staff sickness. We will try to rearrange any event we cancel.

Dogs Allowed:

No

Contact

Education Rangers
01623 822447
e-mail: enquiries.sherwood@forestry.gsi.gov.uk