ONE-DAY COURSE Kuksa Carving £45 Overview Join Mike Rushton for a day of relaxing carving within Tamarack Outdoors as he takes you through the intricacies of creating this beautiful cup traditionally carved from Birch and used for centuries by the Sami people of Scandinavia. Mike has spent many months both living and working with the Sami people of Northern Sweden and holds them in high regard for the teachings they have given him. On the course he will discuss the way they live today, the traditions they hold dear and their life revolving around the Reindeer. Content - Safe use of cutting tools, knife, saw and crook knife - Reading the wood - Kuksa design - Carving techniques with knife and crook knife - Finishing and sealing the Kuksa Brief Itinerary After meeting at Tamarack Outdoors we will spend the day in store mastering the techniques required to create a beautiful Kuksa that you will be able to use for years to come. Due to the nature of the course being a fairly heavy day of carving you may not complete your Kuksa in the time. However, on the course you will be taught all the aspects of carving, from choosing a piece of wood to completing the finished Kuksa. If you don't finish your Kuksa on the course you will have the tools and knowledge to finish it in your own time. Dates & Booking Details Directions Equipment FAQs Customer Feedback NONE SHEDULED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS Course starts at 09:00 and finishes at around 15,45 Cost: £45 Price includes tuition and hot & cold drinks. The course does not include food or transport. Additional Information Course Size: 4 There is a minimum age limit of 18 for this course. Please ensure all your cutting tools are fit for purpose, safe to use, well maintained and are razor sharp. This will greatly improve the ease and efficiency of your carving. For more information on this event or to be added to the reserve list, contact the Tamarack Team on 01995 601011 or via email at sales@tamarackoutdoors.co.uk Instructions Meet at Tamarack Outdoors at 09:00 on the Saturday, the course will finish around 16:30. Directions from the South - From M6 North bound take junction 32 M55 signposted Fleetwood, Preston North. - Follow signs for A6 Preston and Garstang. - At roundabout take the third exit signposted A6 Garstang. - After 5.5 miles turn right on the B6430, sign posted Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Club. - Follow signs for Ray Lane and the Creamery Industrial Estate. - Pass Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Club. - Turn right onto Calder House Lane, sign posted Ray Lane Industrial Estate. - Stay on Calder House Lane, after several bends this turns into Bruna Hill, then into Ray Lane. - Follow Ray Lane over humped back bridge and under railway bridge. - Pass under railway bridge and turn immediately left passing the Kenlis Arms on the right. - Head for signs for the Creamery Industrial Estate. - On entering the estate, straight in front you, you will find Tamarack Outdoors. Directions from the North - From M6 South bound take Junction 33, signposted A6 Garstang and Fleetwood. - At the roundabout take first exit, signposted Garstang, Blackpool and Fleetwood. - After 7.8 miles turn left onto Cock Robin Lane, signed Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club - At the end of Cock Robin Lane turn left onto B6430. - All other directions as from the South. Map Recommended Course Kit List - Carving knife or Mora style knife (click to see Mora style knife) - Mora crook knife or similar - Bahco Laplander folding saw (or similar) - Notebook and Pen - Lunch and snacks for the day Please ensure all your cutting tools are fit for purpose, safe to use, well maintained and are razor sharp. This will greatly improve the ease and efficiency of your carving. Q: What do I need to bring? General Equipment: You will need food and snacks for the duration of the course, a carving or Mora type knife and a crook knife. A full list of recommended equipment for this course can be found on the Equipment tab above. Q: Do I get a discount on any equipment I need for the course ? Yes, all course participants get a 10% discount on all products purchased at Tamarack for the course. Q: What about first aid and anyone having an accident? All Tamarack staff are trained and qualified in first aid, with a full comprehensive first aid kit on site. Risk assessments and emergency procedures are in place for any eventuality. Q: What about insurance? Tamarack hold the relevant insurance to carry out this type of activity. However, it would be an advantage to all students to have their own travel insurance. Q: What happens now that I have booked and paid for a course? After you have booked and paid to attend one of our courses you will find all the information you will need within the FAQ or the relevant course page you have booked on. Here you will find dates, timings, meeting point, what kit and food provision you need etc. One Day Courses - If you have booked on a one day course you will be contacted firstly by telephone one to two weeks prior to the course. If a message has to be left we follow this up with an email. The reason for contacting you is to ensure you are still able to attend and that if you have any further questions or queries regarding the course we can sort this out. Multiple Day Courses - If you have booked on a multiple day course you will be contacted firstly by telephone two months then again one month prior to the course. If a message has to be left we follow this up with an email. The reason for contacting you is to ensure you are still able to attend and that if you have any further questions or queries regarding the course we can sort this out. YOU WILL NOT BE SENT THROUGH THE POST PAPER JOINING INSTRUCTIONS, ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED IS ON OUR WEBSITE. Q: If I have booked and paid for a course and I need to cancel, do I get my money back? To see our full course terms and conditions please click here What our customers say... " I just wanted to write to thank you so much for such an enjoyable day. The balance of instruction interspersed with the breaks for info was just perfect and I am so proud of my Kuksa! I hope to book onto the spoon carving course. Thank you again, I smiled all the way home! |