Sean Hellman runs courses for beginners to advanced students. See www.seanhellman/courses for current courses.
Sean specializes in 1 to 1, or 2 to 1 tuition at his workshop in Devon. These are tailor made workshops, at a time to suit you. You call the shots and Sean will teach and guide you through the process you want to master.
Adam and his fan bird
"Thank you for an inspirational week of green woodworking. It was a marvellous insight into a fascinating craft, patiently presented and professionally taught.
I would recommend this course to anyone, whether focused on the craft alone or the development of their own designs.
Thanks again for a great experience in a wonderful setting"
John Harding, Group Industrial Designer, Huntleigh Technology PLC
Tuition is given in:-
Making and using a pole lathe, this is either a bowl or spindle lathe. Making a shaving horse.
Sharpening all types of tools, have a go with all types of oil, water, natural, ceramic and diamond bench stones, make your own strops and sharpening paddles. The use of various commercial available sharpening machines.
A sharpening service is also offered, from kitchen knives to any woodworking tool.
Fan birds
Shrink pots
Hand carved bowls
Chair/ stool making, but not windsor chairs.
Tool making for green woodworkers.
Spoon making and other green wood crafts such as making drinking cups like the Swedish Kuksa
Joe and his London Plane Kuksa
Prices
The cost £140 per day £250 for 2 days, £320 for 3 days, for an individual
£250 per day if there are 2 of you. £380 for 2 days £550 for 3 days.
More than 2 of you then the daily rate is £80 per person.
Workshops and demonstrations
Sean also runs courses or have a go days for organisations and groups. Such organisations have included, National Trust, BTCV, Wildwise, Campus and the Sharpham estate among others.
Hire Sean for woodworking/carving/turning demonstrations and talks. Sean has often been hired by show organisers to demonstrate at festivals, woodfairs and shows.
Dave and his coracle
Prices
The cost £140 per day £250 for 2 days, £320 for 3 days, for an individual
£250 per day if there are 2 of you. £380 for 2 days £550 for 3 days.
More than 2 of you then the daily rate is £80 per person
Martin and his Elm and oak coffee table
Milo (the dog) did not make these branch wood shelves, but Chris did.
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