Get on course

Looking to add a new string to your bow? Here’s a few adult courses available around the city if you’re in the market to take up a new pursuit, challenge or discover that hidden talent...

Freestone Road, Bristol BS2 0QN; penlancrafts@gmail.com

Would you like to build a wooden mechanical toy from scratch? Welcome to the magical world of automata, the perfect synthesis of craftsmanship, engineering and artistic expression. On this one-day, face-to-face course, each student (maximum two participants) will design and build a one-shaft toy, drawing and cutting cams and cranks, using different types of wood and a vast range of tools available in Penlan Crafts’ workshop based near Temple Meads.

Participants can expect to finish the day with a lovely, fully functioning one-shaft mechanical toy. Suitable for absolute beginners as well as experienced woodworkers.

See Penlan Crafts’ creations on Etsy at: PenlanCrafts. Get in touch for more information via the email address above.