Introduction to Steam Bending · 2hrs

What's involved?

A great starter course for anyone who has not attended one of our steam bending workshops before. Our goal is for you to learn through manipulating the wood yourself in the 4 techniques of steam bending. We will also venture further into the history and science of steam bending and you can explore our steam boxes. Prepare to be amazed each time the initially solid Oak bends and twists before your eyes!

• Learn about the history of steam bending and how we have evolved the technique
• Understand the science of steam bending and the alternative methods of steaming wood 
  
• Experiment with the 4 techniques of steam bending - free-forming, twisting using clamps to fix the wood, the strapping method and strapping with compression
• Time to explore our custom made steam boxes and ask any questions
  

When & where is it?

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At our garden workshop in the creative county of Suffolk. Come and visit our workshop, designed and built by us in the garden of our tradition thatched cottage. 

Can't make these dates? View our other courses here.

(detailed directions and additional information available once place is booked)

What to bring?

Closed toe shoes and ties for long hair.
All equipment and materials are supplied. 

Cancellation Policy

Please check location, dates and times carefully before booking the workshop as places are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend then the following options are available to you:

• We will happily offer you a full refund, or a place on a future workshop if the original workshop ticket is successfully resold before the workshop takes place.
• If you are able to find suitable participants to take your place, we will happily transfer the booking to them. Please just let us know.

If the workshop is postponed due to national/regional lockdown, we will reschedule the workshop to a new date that all participants can attend.

If in the unfortunate event that the workshop is cancelled by us, alternative dates will be offered and a full refund will be given if you are unable to attend the rescheduled workshop. We are not liable for any accommodation/travel costs in any situation.