Kuksa Carving Workshop

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Saturday 16th September, Sunday 9th October | 2022 | 9:45am - 4:15pm
Hanwell Wine Estate
£120

Kuksa Carving Workshop

Take carving to another level and enjoy the unique and satisfying experience learning to craft your own Swedish Kuksa cup, all in the beautiful surroundings of Hanwell Wine Estate. Martin your tutor will share with you his years of carving experience and knowledge of tools and materials to use. You will learn a range of cutting and carving techniques using an axe, knife and how to hollow the Kuksa safely and efficiently.

By the end of the day you will have completed your very own Kuksa cup and mastered the basic skills sufficiently to be able to practice on your own.

All materials and tools are provided along with refreshments throughout the day and a two-course homemade lunch served with a glass of wine.

Outline of the day

9:40 | Welcome with light refreshments

9:45 | Introduction to your tutor, tools and health and safety; get hands on with your tools

11:00 | Refreshment break

12.30 | Lunch break – 2 course homemade lunch with a glass of local wine

13.15 | Short talk and walk around the vineyard weather permitted; continue with your creation

14.30 | Light refreshments served with cake

16:15 | Leave with your beautiful wooden Kuksa!

To ensure the quality of your personal experience, group size will be limited to 8.

(Please note: a minimum number of 4 bookings is required in order for the session to go ahead)