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Guided by a skilled woodworker, TouchWood, this workshop gives participants the chance to experiment with traditional wood-carving techniques to create a fan bird.

In this practical workshop, you will learn traditional wood-carving techniques to carve your very own wooden fan bird. The fan bird survives as a piece of folk art and a reminder of those older ways of living close to the forest, where a simple block of wood could be transformed into a blessing.

With step-by-step instructions and demonstrations, you’ll be expertly led through each stage of shaping to form a three-dimensional bird design.

Set in Brockhampton’s beautiful courtyard, this relaxed session offers the perfect setting to slow down, carve, and create. You’ll head home with your finished fan bird, traditionally hung in homes or given as a thoughtful handmade gift.

No previous experience is required to take part in this workshop, which is suitable for all abilities.

Tickets

£40 per person (includes a hot drink) – normal admission applies for non-members and booking is essential

Wednesday 16 September 2026

10:30am

Brockhampton (National Trust)

Location

Brockhampton (National Trust)

Bringsty

Bromyard

WR6 5TB

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