Traditional Wooden Rake Making

Make a wooden rake from green wood and tailor its size to your needs using traditional tools. You will make the rake head, fit the pegs as well as prepare the handle. Mark Allery is a full time pole lathe turner and greenwood worker, and regularly demonstrates at the Museum. A member of the Association of Pole Lathe Turners and of the Sussex and Surrey Coppice Group Mark became involved in greenwood working through conservation work.

Suitable for
18+

Admission
£60.00 per person, inclusive of tuition, materials and use of tools. Teas & coffees are included. The museum cafe will be open or please bring a packed lunch.

Website
www.wealddown.co.uk/Traditional-Rural-Trades-and-Crafts/Traditional-wooden-rake-making-Saturday-4-October-2013

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//se000405?id=EVENT473868