Learn the Art of Woodcarving

with Workshops and Courses from Giles Newman

“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.”

- Pablo Picasso

Group Workshops

A great way to develop your woodcarving skills in a fun and friendly workshop environment with other like-minded people. Ideal for newcomers to woodcarving and hobbyist woodcarvers looking to develop their skills. Most group workshops take place in Giles’ purpose built studio in the Lancashire countryside in northern England.

One-to-One Courses & Tuition

The perfect way to develop your woodcarving skills at a pace and depth tailored to you, your level of experience and your carving aspirations. Available all year round and suitable for all ages at all levels of experience from complete newcomers looking to get started in art woodcarving to professional woodcarvers wanting to develop their skills. With a one-to-one workshop your learning experience will be tailored to suit your specific requirements and level of knowledge, ensuring that you get the most out of your session and take your woodcarving skills to another level. One-to-one session lengths can be from as little as an hour to several days depending on your requirements.

Online Video Tutorial

Learn how to carve an Ivy Leaves spoon in Giles’ first ever full-length video tutorial.

“From tips on foraging for the best materials to his incredible techniques, one of the world's best spoon carvers takes you into his own forest to master the essentials of carving. Whether new to carving or already on the road, this tutorial offers so many techniques and tips that any level of craftsman will find it indispensable. Learn how to carve the Ivy Spoon in this 18 part, 2.5 hour tutorial from Giles Newman. All shot on location in the mountains of Snowdonia.”