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
| Ticket type | Ticket 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
Tyntesfield reindeer trail
Become Santa's Little Helper and check the reindeers have their keys to the North Pole toy sheds
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.
Tyntesfield Wassail 2025
Come celebrate the new year with us with our annual wassail, including dancing, singing and a blessing of the apple orchard