Introduction to greenwood techniques

Furniture maker Peter Lanyon has developed this course in order for both beginner and intermediate workers to experience greenwood work. During this course you will make a low stool or a side table using a variety of edge tools, starting with a fresh log that you will cleave with a froe and wedges, and shape with a drawknife and spoke shave. Depending on your skill and confidence, under Peter’s guidance you will use contrasting timbers, sculpt free-form table tops or seats. The course runs in two locations every year: at Peter’s studio in the UK and at the Cerdeira Home for Creativity in Portugal.