{"id":82,"date":"2023-03-07T15:09:27","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T15:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendlyhound.com\/?page_id=82"},"modified":"2025-03-18T10:01:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T10:01:13","slug":"small-axe-creative-woodcrafts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/friendlyhound.com\/index.php\/small-axe-creative-woodcrafts\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Axe Creative Woodcrafts"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Northumberland carving <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Jon at Alnmouth arts festival<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Jon Purkins carving from Lindisfarne gospels<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Spoons<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Jon Purkins master wandmaker at Alnwick castle<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Stick man<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Small Axe woodcrafts demonstrating at Newcastle community Green festival<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Shave horses and tools used to make them<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Small Axe Creative Wood Craft<\/span> specialises in craft production and teaching heritage wood craft to others. We aim to provide a safe and supported workshop environment inclusive and friendly. In 2024 Small Axe has a schedule of set date workshops open to the public and also a range of engaging workshops bookable on request for the public and guests staying at The Red Lion Cottage @ Friendly Hound.<\/p>

We have an outdoor working area, large sunken firepit and studio space at The Friendly Hound to accommodate the workshop sessions.
Small Axe also has a large mobile workshop set-up, weather proofed and fully equipped to offer activities at events, venues, schools and any flat accessible space. Workshops can be tailored for different age groups, full day, half day and shorter drop-in activities.
We try to be as flexible as possible in what we offer and are always willing to discuss ideas and create custom sessions for clients.<\/p>

Book the Master Wand Maker character to attend children\u2019s parties with his mobile wand making workshop. This includes the chance for each child to make their own wand for me to embellish with a unique hand carved design and initials.<\/p>

Workshops on offer include,
Introductory sessions in green wood craft, pole lathe and hand carving.
Making sessions including stools, shrink pots, spoons, gates and hurdles, hand carving into hard wood, wand making.<\/p>

Jon Purkins is a traditional heritage wood crafter, specialising in delivering hands-on workshops for the public.
Over 15 years experience delivering workshops at events nationwide, local woodlands, my own property and at some of the most iconic venues in Northumberland. This including a 9 year residency at Bamburgh Castle, the role of Master Wand Maker at Alnwick Castle\u2019s Wizard Weeks (Harry Potter) as well as being grant funded by AONB Northumberland Coast.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Small Axe wood craft workshops 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>

@ The Friendly Hound
10am till 4pm with 30 min break for food. \u00a375\/day Group size 6 person max.<\/u><\/p>


Thursdays:<\/em><\/strong>
May 15th<\/em>\u00a0Introduction to green woodcraft
June 26th<\/em>\u00a0Mini hurdle\/gate
July 17th<\/em>\u00a0Rustic stool
September 18th<\/em>\u00a0Introduction to green woodcraft
October 16th<\/em>\u00a0Spurtle and spatula
November 20th<\/em>\u00a0Hurdle\/gate\/garden decor

Sundays:<\/em><\/strong>
April 27th<\/em>\u00a0Introduction to green woodcraft
May 25th<\/em>\u00a0Spurtle and\u00a0Spatula
June 22nd<\/em>\u00a0Cooking Spoon
July 13th<\/em>\u00a0Eating Spoon
September 28th\u00a0<\/em>Shrink pots
October 12th\u00a0<\/em>Coat hooks
November 2nd<\/em>\u00a0 Rustic Stool

Friday evenings<\/em><\/strong>
6-8pm \u00a320
Adults interested in greenwood working and spoon carving. Materials and tools provided, hot\/cold drinks
Covered working space or fireside carving
with experienced tutor Jon Purkins
23rd May, 20th June, 11th July, 26th September, 10th October, 21st November<\/em>

Monthly Monday evenings:<\/em><\/strong>
Wood craft youth group<\/strong>
Exploring handcrafting and green woodcraft techniques making traditional products with experienced tutor using high quality tools in equipped workshop space.\u00a0
AImed at age 12+\u00a0flexibility especially if parents\/carers can stay and support.
6-8pm
31st March, 21st April, 2nd June, 30th June, 22nd September, 6th October, 3rd November, 1st December<\/em>
\u00a310-20 pay as you can (\u00a3140 for 8 sessions)<\/p>

To Book a place please email info@friendlyhound.com<\/p>

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