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LEARN BAMBOO CARPENTRY – with in-house tutor Marc Biddle

June 23, 2024 @ 10:00 - 16:00

LEARN BAMBOO CARPENTRY

Join Marc for a day of understanding and putting into practice the core techniques to make an object incorporating this versatile and sustainable material

10 am – 4 pm
During this introductory day, Marc will teach you about:
– Bamboo use in human society
– Bamboo carpentry techniques
– Bamboo joinery techniques
You will get to take your bamboo creation home with you.
eg – Nesting box, small table
Costs –
*£55- 75 on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis (lunch not included)
add £15 to include an organic plant-based lunch.
*Plus materials – from £10+ depending on your choice of creation
Suitable for all ability levels
Age 16+
Places are limited to 5 people
To Book please email: thedeerwoodtrust@gmail.com
If you wish to sign up for future courses – these will develop your knowledge and skills in how to incorporate bamboo into useful objects, furniture and structures.

About Marc
Professionally Marc is a traditional carpenter, but he has also worked and gained experience around the world using Bamboo.

At Deer Wood, Marc offers his years of experience to help people of all ages backgrounds and abilities in a wide variety of both traditional carpentry skills workshops and specialist Bamboo training.

Organisers

  • Marc Biddle
  • The Deer Wood Trust

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