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Weird and Wonderful Wood is a unique and exciting event which is never the same from year to year. There are new things happening and new experiences every time. There are different demonstrations, different stalls, new ‘spontaneous happenings’, different workshops for children and adults - as well as established favourites. |
Wood is Man’s oldest natural resource . . He has no older or deeper debt ...(Hugh Johnson) |
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th May 2010 Haughley Park, Wetherden, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3JY Times: Saturday, 11.00 – 6.00pm; Sunday, 11.00 – 5.00pm Admission per day: Adults - £5 Concessions - £3 Children under 12 - £2 Children under three - free |
Workshops include activities such as archery, withy work, paper-making, pole lathe turning, weaving, scrap wood, tree bogletts, puppet making, jewellery making, den building, and Monkey-do tree climbing, and more. |
Weird and Wonderful Wood 2010 is to be held again at the beautiful Haughley Park, Wetherden (just off the A14 near Stowmarket). Last year’s Weird and Wonderful Wood had a fantastic turnout and saw more visitors than ever before over the weekend! It was wonderful to see lots of new faces, young and old, as well as many established artists and crafts people who come along each year for the enjoyment of the weekend. |
This year’s two day event is set to feature even more demonstrations and workshops. Visitors will be able to meet over sixty artists and craftspeople, enjoy watching their practical skills and appreciate their work. |
There will be lots of demonstrations including carving and sculpture, really fine designer craftsmen made furniture, musical instrument making, displays by traditional fletchers and bowyers, chain saw carving, hurdle making, wood turning, pole lathe turning, sign writing, as well as coracle making and wagon displays. There will be a working mobile sawmill on site, so if you want to bring your own tree, it can be cut for you. |
For more information please call
Tarby Davenport on 01359 240724 or 07720 400 864
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For those who love beautiful wooden objects, are fascinated to see how they are made and would like to try making things for themselves, all in a truly stunning setting – both indoors and out – Weird and Wonderful Wood has become an annual experience not to be missed. |
If you have not been before, you will find it a friendly, relaxed event with something for all the family. Take time to enjoy yourself at your own pace and enjoy a wealth of excellent locally sourced and produced food and drink (including a licensed bar) on offer when you want a break. |
“It was one of the most magical days I’ve had, ever. The people were fantastic, so open and warm and knowledgeable and passionate about their crafts. It was so inspiring and so much fun”. Anna Morell, Kent. “Interesting connections, a great venue and a wonderfully mellow atmosphere. - Alison Kent, Wivenhoe |
Don’t worry about inclement weather as we have fine furniture and demonstrations in the barn and other activities in the grounds, housed in structures such as domes, tipis and yurts. |