Make a Cob Pizza Oven

Learn how to build your own Cob Clay Pizza Oven, With expert tutor David Alty Come to the woods to learn in a hands (& feet) on style, as a small group. This busy one day workshop will give you the knowledge to build your own oven at home, having had the practical experience & the chance to ask questions along the way. Your tutor will provide you with a worksheet to take home to remind you of the process, allowing you to have fun & fully immerse yourself in the day. Working with a pre built plinth, you will learn how to insulate this & level it ready for the fire brick base, the foundation for your oven. You will learn about the importance & mix of selecting the right materials & the precise dimensions that work for such an oven. The cob is mixed with bare feet (a fun & potentially messy process); if you prefer to not do this bit you can get stuck in with creating the sand forma, that creates the shape of the oven, instead. Once the cob is ready you will prepare the ‘loaves’ that form the blocks to build the oven. Tasks will be shared to ensure you experience every stage of the process. The firing of the clay oven needs to wait until the clay is cured (around 2 weeks). David will talk you through this stage of the process. 1 day workshop Course times 10am-4pm. Please arrive around 9.30 for intro at 9.45 & workshop start at 10am. Lunch Included A simple vegetarian lunch will be provided, plus brews & cake/biscuits at break times. What to bring: clothing suitable for the weather (we will work under a shelter if the weather is wet) shorts or trousers you can roll up for the clay treading (long trousers are most suitable for protection in the woodland) work gloves if you prefer not to get clay on your hands your own towel if you prefer not to share after feet cleaning we will be working outdoors in the woods, please bring any sunscreen or insect repellent as you require. If you have any particular dietry requirements that mean a simple vegetarian lunch may not work for you, please bring your own food to supplement it. Other info When you have booked your place I will email you with directions & instructions for parking. The workshop site is within a 33acre woodland where we live, we have basic off grid facilities including a compost loo. If you would like to stay overnight before or after the workshop, please get in touch to discuss options. We can provide basic accommodation on site or let you know of the other closest options.

Hazel Footstool with Sheepskin Seat

This Hazel footstool is made from wood from the conservation of Ancient woodland in the Lake District. The internal frame is made from Ash as this is the strongest wood for chairmaking. Each stool is unique & handmade entirely by myself, from the cutting of the wood, to the finished upholstery. A special feature on this stool is the healed wound mark shown in the corner detail image. This was created by a young male deer rubbing his new velvety antlers on the Hazel when it was young & supple (they do this to get rid of the velvet). Upholstered with a real sheepskin this stool has a super soft & fluffy finish, what a treat for the feet! Suitable as a footstool, fireside stool or any other low down seating needs. Price includes postage & packaging costs. Dimensions: Lx56, Wx34, Hx40cm

Hazel Footstool with Pure Wool seat

This Hazel Footstool is made from coppiced wood from conservation of Ancient woodland in the Lake District. The internal frame is made from Ash as it is the strongest wood for chairmaking. Upholstered with 100% pure wool from Abraham Moon Woolen Mill and finished with buttonning in matching wool. The green is vibrant to give a sweet pop of colour in your room. The 1st image best conveys the shade. The stool is a single rung structure upholstered inside the legs to give an elegant look. Each stool is unique and handmade entirely by myself, from the cutting of the wood, to the finished upholstery. Suitable for use as a footstool, fireside stool or any other low seating needs. Price includes postage & packaging costs. Dimensions: H34 x W42 x D42 cm

A Celebration of Trees - card collection x 6

A pack of 6 gorgeous greeting cards featuring artistically shot photographs of Great Lindeth Wood, by talented Landscape & Still Life photographer, David Austin McCormack. The way David captures the woodland in his photographs often looks like a charcoal drawing or a painting, creating an enchanting image. The cards are left blank inside for your own message from 'Hello' to 'I love you' to 'It's your birthday! - Let's go play in the woods'. All profits from the sale of these cards will go directly to fund the Great Lindeth Wood conservation work.

Spalted Birch Wood Candles

The classic way to cosy up in winter or to create that romantic ambient lighting anytime. A perfect Christmas stocking filler; comes ready boxed for an easy gift. These Birch Wood candles come from wood harvested from good woodland management. We cut the wood in winter as part of the coppice cycle & I save the most beautiful branch wood for these candles. The spalting is the beautiful black or brown marbling effect that you see at the top of the candle. Each candle comes with a coconut wax tealight. Coconut wax is the most ecological wax for tea lights as it is both plant based and is sustainably farmed, so it tops standard parrafin wax & soy wax candles for health & environmental benefits. Candles come in variable heights to make a set. Box size is 16cm square. Price includes postage & packaging.

Pale Birch stool with buttoned mustard velvet seat

Classic meets Rustic with this ‘Bark On’ stool in pale Birch wood. The wooden stool frame is made from branch wood from a Silver Birch tree from our woodland. A dense area of Birch trees needed thinning, which means taking some trees out to leave space for others to grow on and mature, this wood came from one of the trees that was felled. The Birch bark ranges in colour from reddish brown when young to white, when mature, each stage possessing its own special beauty. I felled this tree in the winter a couple of years ago, and left the wood to dry before making this stool. The seat is made from reclaimed wood upholstered in rich, mustard gold velvet. The mustard colouring is both retro and classic, whilst also being a totally current colour trend for interiors. The buttoning detail gives a further classic look. Whether your interior space is shabby chic, classic, or traditional country house styling, this wee stool will nestle in nicely! As well as looking great, this chic little number can be used as a footstool, fireside stool, child’s stool or for any other low down sitting. Includes P&P Dimensions: H29 x W40 x D25 cm

Hazel Bench with Green Wool Seat

This Hazel Bench is made from coppiced wood from the conservation of Ancient woodland in the Lake District. The internal frame is made from Ash as it is the strongest wood for chairmaking. Upholstered with 100% pure wool from Abraham Moon Woolen Mill in Yorkshire. The wool is vibrant and will add a great pop of colour in your room. The bench is single rung structure upholstered inside the legs to give an elegant look. Each stool is unique & made entirely by myself from the cutting of the wood, to the finished upholstery. Suitable for use indoors as a bench seat, double footstool or 'end of bed' bench. This bench is currently only available on backorder which means I will make it to order for you, which takes approximately 4-6 weeks from order. As I work with natural wood with varying curves & bark, your bench will be completely unique & not an exact replica of the one in the photograph. I can send you a photo prior to finishing, or contact me in advance to discuss. Price includes postage & packaging. Dimensions H46 x W46 x L81 cm

Birch Wood Footstool with Water Grey Wool fabric

This product is currently 'available on backorder' which means I can make you one to order. Every stool I make is unique, the top cover & seat will look the same but the legs will vary as I am working with the natural shapes & shadings of the wood. Feel free to contact me for further details. Waiting time will be 4-6 weeks. The ‘Floating Top’ stool is an elegant design. The seat is upholstered inside the legs, showing off their full length and giving the appearance of a seat suspended in air. The wooden stool frame is made from Birch wood from our woodland. The seat is framed with Ash wood, with webbing & hessian to form the foundation for upholstery. Upholstered and covered with 100% wool in pale grey. The woolen fabric is soft to the touch & is made in Britain at the Abraham Moon Mill. Suitable for use as a footstool, fireside stool or any other low seating needs. Price includes postage & packaging costs. Dimensions: H34 x W42 x D42 cm

Birch stool with William Morris ‘Snakes head’ print seat

These flower trees are reminiscent of a Bonsai or Oriental Blossom tree. The flowers are hand carved from slim Hazel sun-shoots. Each tree is unique; the shape and look varies depending on the characteristics of the branch used. Each tree has three blooming flowers Dimensions: Overall dimensions vary according to branch shape. Flowers are 4-6 cm wide. Variable measurements from 3 blossom trees: H: 25-40, W:20-37, D: 7-33 cm