FULLY BOOKED | Craft Workshops: Intro to Letter Carving

Name: FULLY BOOKED | Craft Workshops: Intro to Letter Carving
Start: 2025-01-18T11:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-01-18T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra

Schedule

Sat Jan 18 2025 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra | Holywood, NI

Create your own personalised hand-carved wooden sign at this bespoke workshop at the Ulster Folk Museum on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th January.
At the Folk Museum, we have a fantastic team of in-house skilled craftspeople who keep our heritage skills and traditions alive for future generations. Learn the art of letter carving with our expert carpenter, expect an intro to wood selection, preparation and understanding grain for carving. You'll also find out what tools are required, and how to sharpen chisels and gouges, as well as lettering forms including how to layout and correct spacing for carving. Our carpenter will demonstrate each element when carving letters to show the appropriate technique for carving straights, curves and junctions. Then you'll be free to have a go at carving, with assistance on hand!
What to know:
-This is a two-day bespoke workshop on Saturday 18th January & Sunday 19th January from 11:00 to 16:00.
-Lunch is included on both days. We will be in touch to discuss dietary requirements.
-For ages 14+
-All tools and materials are supplied.
-This is an intimate workshop with very limited places so booking early is recommended.
-Want to know more? Get in touch with us at [email protected]