Schnitzkurs in Friedrichroda: Traditionelle Holzbearbeitung
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In the carving course for beginners, you will dive into traditional Scandinavian woodworking. Under the guidance of a certified wilderness guide, you will learn how to make a spoon, a trowel or a butter knife from a simple piece of wood with an axe, knife and saw. Depending on the season, the course takes place outside by a warming fire or in a cozy factory building in the Thuringian Forest. With Fika, the Swedish coffee break, coffee, tea and pastries, your well-being is also taken care of. An exciting experience for anyone who wants to discover carving as a hobby!
How does this activity work?
- Welcome and introduction by the certified wilderness guide
- Overview of Scandinavian woodworking tools and techniques
- Carve your own project (e.g. spoon or butter knife)
- Summer courses: outdoor by the fire with fika (coffee, tea and pastries)
- Winter courses: In a cozy factory building in the Thuringian Forest
- Course duration: 6-7 hours
Who should definitely take part?
The course is ideal for beginners who want to start a new hobby and for nature lovers who want to try out traditional crafts. Children aged 6 to 12 can participate when accompanied by an adult.
Details to remember
What to bring?
- Warm and comfortable workwear, tailored to the season
- A snack or a light lunch
What is included?
- Carving materials and tools (on loan)
- Fika: coffee, tea and pastries
- Guidance from a certified wilderness guide
- Cosy course atmosphere indoors or outdoors
