Wooden Bangle Making with Neil, Thursday 16th October 10:30-2

In Gweithdy 25 Machynlleth Highstreet

Spend a day discovering the art and amazing science of carving a wooden bangle from a tree. The process is to take a green wood log and hollow out the centre and carve in some finer detail, before the magic of the drying process shrinks and shapes the bangle to the perfect size for your wrist.

This course is a great way to get started with woodworking, covering choosing materials, using tools safely, carving techniques, and drying and finishing. You’ll leave with the skills and knowledge needed to start carving, and with your own hand made bangle or two!

This course covers everything you need to know and do to create a stylish wooden bangle to take away with you. It will give you the skills and confidence to start carving at home – a great way to unwind and to create your own unique, low impact gifts, ornaments and functional items.

This course is for anyone who would like to be able to carve a wooden bangle from start to finish. Ideal for complete beginners or budding green wood workers looking to develop their skills.

What you will learn

•Wood sources, types and forms for bangle carving

•Tools, their care and use

•Safe saw and axe use

•Safe knife cutting techniques

•Bangle principles and design

•Using an auger and gouge to hollow the bangle

•Sawing and shaping the bangle outside

•Final shaping and detail carving

•Discussions about, drying and finishes