Woodworking Workshop: Hewing
Schedule
Tue Apr 07 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, BA6 9TT Glastonbury, United Kingdom | Glastonbury, EN
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Discover traditional woodworking and experience the ancient skill of hewing – the art of shaping raw logs into usable timber with an axe. This immersive workshop invites you to connect with the tools, techniques, and traditions that built the homes and halls of the Viking and Anglo-Saxons. Your work will contribute to a living heritage project that transforms trees into a standing timber frame building.
What you’ll learn:
• Identifying different types of wood
• Marking logs with chalk lines
• Exploring Viking and Anglo-Saxon axes and their uses
• Producing timber for use in a timber framing project
No prior experience is required. A general level of fitness is recommended due to the physical nature of the activity.
Booking required, £85 including hot beverages and refreshments.
Visit our website for more information: https://swheritage.org.uk/events/woodworking-workshop-hewing/
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Where is it happening?
Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, BA6 9TT Glastonbury, United Kingdom, Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Glastonbury, BA6 9TU, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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