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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

Autumn harvest display 

Join us for our annual gourd display in the orangery

Event summary

on
7 Nov to 15 Nov 2024
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 8 other dates or times
Event

William Gibbs: Saint or Sinner? 

Join us on weekdays in November for a special tour of the Tyntesfield Chapel

Event summary

on
7 Nov 2024 to 7 Feb 2025
at
12:00 to 13:00
+ 86 other dates or times
Event

Gendered Spaces and Social Status Tour 

Explore how 19th century gender roles played a vital part in the architecture, working, and leisure life at Tyntesfield – and discover whether or not they are still relevant today.

Event summary

on
25 Nov 2024 to 24 Jan 2025
at
11:00 to 11:45
+ 59 other dates or times
Event

Christmas lino printing on Christmas cards 

Create your very own Christmas cards at Tyntesfield with Gemma Lane From Green Fox Workshops

Event summary

on
2 Dec 2024
at
10:30 to 13:15
+ 1 other date or time