Thursday 6th and Friday 7th April 2006
or
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th April 2006

Sussex Trug making

Tutor; John Carnell, 1066 Country trugs, Hastings

make a 16” willow and chestnut steamed Sussex Garden trug under the instruction of a traditional Sussex trug maker. All tools provided. You will cleave Sweet Chestnut and Willow, shape them with a drawknife, then steam them before assembling the trug with copper nails. This very special and rarely seen two day course is limited to just five places - book early!

Requirements List

Warm clothes and stout shoes

 

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