Wood Carving Workshop

Carve your very own bespoke wooden house number in this hands-on workshop

Wood Carving with our heritage carpenter
Date
Saturday 28th February or Sunday 1st March
Time
11:00 to 16:00
Age group
16+
Price
£100

Discover the art of traditional wood carving in this bespoke one-day workshop with Ulster Folk Museum’s heritage carpenter, Peter Sloan.

Under Peter’s expert guidance, you’ll learn how to select and prepare wood, understand grain direction, and master the essential tools of the trade, from sharpening chisels and gouges to carving straights, curves, and junctions.

By the end of the day, you’ll carve your very own bespoke wooden house number to take home. The workshop includes lunch, with plenty of time to practise and refine your technique in this timeless craft.

Please note this workshop is now fully booked.

What to know

Everything you need to know about this Wood Carving Workshop

There are two workshops taking place on 28th February and 1st March, from 11:00 to 16:00.

Lunch from the Ulster Folk Museum's Tea Rooms is included in the cost of this workshop.

For ages 16+. No experience needed and all materials required.