William Barsley

Carve Your Own Christmas Decoration – Afternoon Course with William Barsley

Get into the festive spirit with this fun, three-hour Christmas decoration carving workshop. Guided by woodcarver William Barsley, you’ll learn the basics of woodcarving while creating your own hand-carved wooden decoration — the perfect addition to your Christmas tree or a thoughtful, handmade gift.

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for complete beginners as well as anyone looking for a creative, seasonal activity. No carving experience is needed — just bring your enthusiasm and enjoy the process. Participants must be 18+ years.

What you’ll learn

You’ll be introduced to the tools and simple carving techniques before working on a small decoration such as a star, tree, or bauble design. Along the way, you’ll discover how to safely use carving tools and add decorative touches to make your piece unique.

What’s included

• All timber and tools required for the session
• A choice of festive design templates for inspiration
• Tea, coffee, and Christmas treats to keep you fuelled
• The option to purchase extra blanks and tools to continue carving at home

What to bring

Curiosity, creativity, and comfortable clothing suitable for workshop activity is all you need. For safety, closed-toe shoes must be worn.

Additional information

• Group courses run with a minimum of four participants. If this number isn’t met, we’ll be in touch at least two weeks beforehand to offer alternative dates or a full refund. The maximum number of participants on a course would be eight.