Traditional Woodcrafts

Traditional woodcrafts encompass a rich heritage of artisanal practices, regional wood carving, and rural construction techniques centered around the utilisation of unseasoned, freshly harvested 'green' wood directly from sustainably managed local woodlands. Developing in tandem with traditional coppice forestry systems, these historic crafts are defined by a deep intimate understanding of the natural properties of wood.

Examples include:

• basket weaving


• hurdle making


• bowl turning (on pole lathes)


• spoon carving