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Lisa makes a Knife

Apr 5, 2017

‘I made my very own knife.’

Lisa Marquet didn’t quite know whatLisa makes a knife (2) to expect on a knife making workshop.

After a welcome by James and Maureen, she got down to designing her knife. With examples given to her to choose from, she found the perfect small beautifully balanced knife

Then she went to the machines.  Continue reading…

So what is a ‘Forgotten Art’?

Oct 28, 2016

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Have you ever watched the TV program
‘Antiques Roadshow’?

Often the presenters bring onto to the show some strange looking object and ask the audience what it is and what it was used for.

Heads are scratched, discussion ensues around possible uses and then the presenter reveals the use of such a tool or object.

There are rural crafts that are being lost with the process of time. Continue reading…

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  • Creating your very own Windsor chair begins with using a sharp ax.  No power tools, sandpaper, glue, nails or screws. 
Just you and the timber. 
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  • Part of the process of making your Windsor chair is bending the hot steamed timber. 
We have a Windsor Chair workshop happening at the end of January.

When you come and make your greenwood Windsor chair you will see this in action. 
Find out more by clicking on the link in the profile.

No power tools, sandpaper, glue, nails or screws. 
Just you and the timber. 
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  • And the strawberries are beautifully sweet. Always a pleasure wandering out to feed the chooks! Might need to do a jam workshop after Christmas. We could work with @lynda Hallinan, she’s got a beautiful jam book. Who fancies a JAM session at Forgotten Arts with Lynda?
  • Picking my first cherries from our garden. Already enjoying strawberries,raspberries and the blueberries are nearly ready!
  • Have you ever wondered how you bend timber into curves? You use a steam box. 
When you come and make your greenwood Windsor chair you will see this in action. 
Come and create your very own windsor chair. No power tools, sandpaper, glue, nails or screws. 
Just you and the timber.

Learn more by checking link in profile 
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  • No power tools so it's all foot work here.

@maureenconquer
is creating the chair legs of her very own Windsor Chair.

No power tools, glue, nails or sandpaper. 
We have a great workshop coming at the end of January. Book now

#chairmaking #greenwoodworking #windsorchair #woodcraft #adze #woodworker #handmade #bespoke #forgottenartnz #traditionalskills #heritagecrafts #forgottenartnz #craftworkshop #craft #art #clevedon #craftmanship #auckland #whattodoinauckland #visitauckland #nzmustdo  #slowcraft #madeitmyself
  • Create your very own Windsor Chair

No power tools, glue, nails or sandpaper. 
We have a great workshop coming at the end of January. 
#chairmaking #greenwoodworking #windsorchair #woodcraft #adze #woodworker #handmade #bespoke #forgottenartnz #traditionalskills #heritagecrafts #forgottenartnz #craftworkshop #craft #art #clevedon #craftmanship #auckland #whattodoinauckland #visitauckland #nzmustdo  #slowcraft #madeitmyself
  • Hedgerow weaving! 
This is a great fun workshop.

We are having some hedgerow weaving workshops coming soon. 
Visit the website to discover more about our Forgotten Arts workshops. A link is in the profile.

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  • Learn how to create a beautiful basket such as this in our upcoming hedgerow weaving course. 
Visit the website to discover more about our Forgotten Arts workshops. A link is in the profile.

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  • You could make this!

We have another of our popular hedgerow weaving workshops coming soon. 
Visit the website to discover more about our Forgotten Arts workshops. A link is in the profile.

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  • Create your very own hedgerow woven basket. 
Workshops on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd June

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