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Discover woodworking and make your own chopsticks
2 hours in the studio
An introduction to woodworking
Your beautiful set of chopsticks
£49
per personThe workshop in detail
Take part in a woodworking workshop led by the team at Yes Make. This session is a great opportunity to learn the basics of woodworking.
The workshop starts with an introduction to Yes Make, a sustainable craft space, and your teacher for the day.
Firstly you will leant about the materials and tools you'll be working with, all the wood used at Yes Make is reclaimed from across London, for this workshop you will be using reclaimed mahogany from Smithfield Market. The origin of the wood used in each workshop is always shared, giving you a deeper appreciation of the materials.
With the basics covered, it's time to start making your chopsticks. You'll make four sets, with the team on hand to offer advice and demonstrate techniques for shaping and refining your pieces.
Finally, you'll focus on finishing your chopsticks, learning how to sand and polish them for a smooth finish.
In the end, you'll have new skills and a set of handmade chopsticks to take home!
Workshop location
The studio is easily accessible from by public transport.
Additional information
Language of the workshop
English
Meet Yes Make
Woodworker
Joel is a skilled woodworker with over 20 years' experience, continuing a family tradition that spans four generations. He founded Yes Make, an initiative that transforms London's fallen trees - up to 10,000 a year - into practical and meaningful items for the community.
They mill their own wood from locally sourced fallen trees, ensuring that each project is sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Located in a community garden, Yes Make provides a welcoming space where participants can learn essential woodworking techniques, work with high quality reclaimed wood and contribute to projects that give back to the community. Joel and his team are committed to making woodworking accessible, sustainable and impactful.
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