London Green Wood | Family Whittling Workshop 9yrs+

Please take note of the location for the course you are booking. We run these courses at both our workshops (at Abney Park in Stoke Newington and at Hackney City Farm). It will say on the booking page which venue that particular course is taking place at.

Spend some time together learning safe whittling skills. This workshop is for children and young people (aged 9-18) with an accompanying adult to learn whittling together.

Please note - Each ticket admits 1 Adult and 1 Child together\ Each child must be accompanied by an adult who is willing to supervise and work…

Things to remember

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We have no indoor space and will be working outside in all weathers (under a tarp if it rains) so please come prepared.
No sandals or bare feet please.
Walking boots or work boots if you can, a thick sole will help to keep your feet warm…

Do you offer concessionary rates on courses?

On our Family courses we run a 'Pay it Forward' model where customers can make an additional donation to fund a space for a family on low income. If you need a low income space on this course please contact us and we will let you know when there is a funded space available.

Can I change my booking?

You can cancel or reschedule your booking for any reason up to 7 days in advance of the course. However, the more notice you can give us the better so that we can offer your space to someone else. Last minute reschedules are only available in exceptional circumstances e.g. sudden illness or injury. You must inform us as soon as you become unwell and you before the start of the course. If you would like to change your booking at late notice (within 7 days of the course) and you do not have an exceptional circumstance, we will offer your place to the waiting list and reschedule or refund your place only if someone else takes it up.

I am booked on a course, is it going ahead?

Yes, you will receive a reminder 3 days before your course. If you haven’t received this please check your spam. We will only cancel a course in the event of extreme weather conditions or if the tutor is unwell and we cannot find a replacement.

It’s raining, is the course going ahead?

I’m afraid so, please come prepared. We have tarps to put up, so even if it’s torrential we’ll try to keep you dryish. We work outdoors in all weathers and will only cancel courses in the event of extreme weather conditions which would make the courses unsafe (ie. a red warning from the Met Office with risk to life). Please come prepared for the weather. In the winter we recommend thick-soled boots, layers and fingerless gloves. We do not allow anyone to work with tools in full fingered gloves unless they have a medical reason for doing so. In the summer we require covered feet, no sandals or bare feet please, and recommend a hat and suncream.

Can I bring a teenager to your adult classes?

No, the minimum age for our adult classes is 18yrs. Once a person has reached the minimum age required to buy a knife, they can join our courses.

Can I bring a younger child?

Unfortunately not. The lower age limit for this course is strict and younger children are not allowed to attend. This is for safety and also because they are likely to be frustrated by the course and put off whittling in the future, better to wait until they are old enough.

Can I bring more than one child?

We recommend all families attend with a 1-to-1 adult to child ratio the first time they come. After that if you think you would like to supervise more than one child, please speak to the tutor about it at the end of the session.

My children are different ages which session should we book?

Please book both children on the session that is appropriate for the younger child. We promise we will make sure there is enough of a challenge for the older child too.

Can I drop my child off?

No, each child must be accompanied by an adult who will stay and participate fully.

Do you have any more dates planned?

We aim to teach this course once a month, we sometimes add extra dates for the school holidays. You can join a waiting list to be notified of new dates, https://london-green-wood.widget.obby.co.uk/event/family-whittling-6-9yrs-1533218835/dates Each specific date also has it's on waiting list, which will be notified if there are any cancellations.

Is this course suitbale for children and young people with SEN?

Yes. If you are confident managing your child's behaviour around knives during this session, then we are happy to work with you whatever additional needs they have. If your child has needs that are likely to affect how they experience the session, please contact us in advance so that we can let the tutor know.

Is this course suitable for people with disabilities?

The course is held outside, and there is a disabled toilet at Hackney City Farm. However there is rough terrain on the way in and within the workshop. We will do everything we can to make all our courses accessible to everyone regardless of disability. If you are thinking about a course and are unsure if this would suit you, please contact us to discuss. Often in these instances we find the best thing is to arrange a visit, so you can see the workshop and decide for yourself.

Naszra Poese - 29 September 2024

Highly recommend Family Whittling Workshop, we had a amazing time.

Elizabeth - 2 September 2024

Very good class, great teachers and lovely setting

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