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Make your own pole lathe or shave horse

Join the Somerset Bodgers to make your own pole lathe or shave horse

  • Booking not needed

Construct your chosen item from pre prepared hardwood timber from the Tyntesfield estate.

Your item will be based on tried and tested designs as used by the Somerset Bodgers and will be fully functional but also able to be taken apart and reassembled for transport.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Shave horse£250.00
Adult Pole lathe£375.00

The basics

Suitability

Over 16s only

Meeting point

Head to the Welcome Building to sign in.

What to bring and wear

Somerset Bodgers workshops take place outdoors, so please wear suitable clothing for the weather on the day.

Other

When you have decided which course you want to do email somersetbodgers@icloud.com They will get back to you with bank details. You then make a payment and confirm. They will then send you a printable certificate. A reminder is sent out to participants about a week before the event with joining instructions. Timber for all courses is largely sourced from the Tyntesfield Estate and Leigh Woods.

Upcoming events

Event

Make your own Windsor Chair 

Learn to make your own Windsor Chair with the Somerset Bodgers

Event summary

on
5 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
Event

Easter Adventures at Tyntesfield 

Let the trail map lead you to ten different Easter games and activities across Tyntesfield Estate.

Event summary

on
5 Apr to 27 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 22 other dates or times
Event

Make a plectrum table 

Learn to make a plectrum shaped table on this two-day course with the Somerset Bodgers.

Event summary

on
19 Apr to 20 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Make a celtic backstool 

On this two day course, learn to make a Celtic backstool (three legged chair) with the Somerset Bodgers.

Event summary

on
24 May to 25 May 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time