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THE
CREATION OF A BESPOKE CRAFT AREA
WITHIN
THE MUSEUM NATURE TRAIL WALK
During the winter and into 2006 we have set up a more permanent demonstration area in
a woodland glade and accessible via the
nature trail. The main feature is a construction of a Bodgers Hovel,
a shelter traditionally used by woodland workers to sleep, eat and
shelter in. Also a static display showing various woodlands crafts and
how they are performed will be created. When possible crafts people will
be working in this area to answer any questions. Wood for the hovel and
other display items were sourced locally from managed woodlands and
brought onto the site. The Amberley site itself is unable to sustain
high rates of cutting at this time in its evolution. Hazel is being
planted near to the Glade and will eventually provide some coppice wood.
The work will continue throughout the winter and into 2007 any
help would appreciated please contact Colin.
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| Nature trail walk leading to Glade |
The Glade as it looked prior to commencement
of work |
The Beginning
A DAYS WORK IN PROGRESS (Photo
story)
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Glade cleared and
materials ready |
First 'A' frame in
place (Colin posing again) |
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Skeleton of hovel now
complete |
Mike cutting
'Chopping Blocks' from Ash |
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Thatching
with Birch courtesy of
'Arthur'
besom broom maker on Amberley site |
Hovel finished with (display only) Pole
lathe in place |
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Sawing Dog |
Kettle on for
brew (Kelly Kettle) |
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Long view of sun drenched Glade (3/4/06) |
Archive photo of
Bodgers at work with 'Hovel' in background |
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The APT site at Amberley |
New 'wigwam' style shelter going up |
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The shelter will cover the oak lathe
obtained at the APT AGM 2006 |
New lathe to be revealed soon under the
hovel |
Site
with Observation area installed.
open
to public when demonstrator on site
For a good first view of the glade
why not approach from the new rail bridge along the nature trail. For
details of location ask at entrance to museum or see the Woodturners
area near the wood yard display area.
Come along and
find the animals in use at the Glade...................
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| The 'Dog' |
The 'Beetle' |
The 'Horse' |
A
BOW & BOBBIN LATHE
SET
UP
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New
addition (for 2007) in the lower workshop
A
Bow & Bobbin lathe
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have been the design favoured for working in an enclosed area.
Ideal
for moving around the site for different events. |
LIKE TO BECOME
INVOLVED??
Email to contact the group co-ordinator.
Help with this new area would be gratefully received
from people interested in green wood crafts (see also polelathe
course information). New comers to this activity will get training
and support. Current crafts people who would like to spend a little of their
time in helping out or giving advice are most welcome. We are looking
for Hurdle makers to set up a display and use the site please contact
Colin for details.
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