Join experienced woodworker Rob Thorpe on this immersive 2-day workshop to make a wooden stool.

Over the course of two rewarding days with experienced green woodworker Rob, you will learn how to carve and create a beautifully simple, rustic wooden stool from start to finish. This hands-on workshop introduces you to the satisfying craft of green woodworking, where freshly cut timber is shaped using time-honoured techniques.

Under Rob’s expert guidance, you will learn to handle a range of traditional hand tools as you form the seat and legs, gaining practical skills and confidence along the way. With years of experience and a deep connection to heritage craft, Rob offers clear, patient instruction suited to both beginners and those looking to refine their skills.

By the end of the two days, you will leave not only with your own handcrafted stool, but also with a deeper appreciation for the materials, methods, and quiet rhythm of working wood by hand.

Tutor: Rob Thorpe
Date & Time: Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th July, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Chisel Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £185 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.

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Who is this workshop for?
All abilities welcome.

What you will need:
All materials and tools are provided.

Please wear something you are happy to get messy in and wear sturdy, closed toe shoes.

Please tie long hair back.

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

Meet Your Tutor - Rob thorpe

Rob Thorpe is a Green Woodworker based in Oxfordshire with a passion for heritage craft.

Many years ago, he fell in love with Green Woodworking after spending time in the woods on a stool making course and has been hooked ever since. After a career teaching woodwork in schools he thought it was time to indulge his passion for green woodworking and heritage craft full time.

Over the years Rob has been able to develop his skills, and loves producing unique hand carved spoons, bowls and other greenwood products.