Please note that the classes and demonstrations can ONLY be attended by advance booking! I am never short of people wanting to come so please don't leave it too late - I can't hold dates for you without payment I'm afraid.

I try to update the lists of available dates each day but if I get several bookings for the same class on one day then I might have to ask you to change your date - early booking is advised!

Classes are only run in the autumn and winter - there are NO SUMMER CLASSES!

STICK MAKING CLASS

ONLINE BOOKING

Buy your friend or loved one a place on a stick-making class - or simply treat yourself! A class makes a wonderful surprise present. If you require a class gift card posting please ask for one.

You may e mail to check available dates before you book or select the one you prefer and I will confirm it with you.

IMPORTANT
FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED BEFORE A BOOKING CAN BE CONFIRMED - NO REFUND IF YOU FAIL TO TURN UP!
We have had to introduce this because the "deposit only" system was abused several times and we ended up with empty places and people who could have filled them if we had known!

If you have to change the date of a class after we have confirmed it with you it may be possible - but only if we can allocate the place to someone else. We can't afford to have empty spaces!

If you prefer to buy Gift Vouchers for a friend to spend for themselves then click the link. 

If you have questions to ask or comments you'd like to make about the classes/demo's then please email me

Correct as of 1pm - 14th December dates occasionally become available again if people

ONE-DAY BEGINNERS CLASS ALL FULLY BOOKED!

 A one day class in the basic skills involved in making your own sticks. No experience needed but minimum age is 18 (because of insurance limitations). Most of the people who come have never made a stick before - like those pictured above - but everyone goes home with a complete stick they have made! Anyone with a bit of stickmaking knowledge who would like to improve and learn some new tricks is also welcome.

Everyone who attends learns how to straighten a stick, make a "proper" traditional peg joint to fix the handle to the shank and use simple tools to work the handle and shank to a finished stage. No power tools are used by students - all sawing and drilling is done before the class. There is a choice of seven or eight different handle types in wood and antler to use - many people come back more than once to make different sticks.

ALL MATERIALS AND TOOLS ARE PROVIDED FOR YOU ON THE DAY. LUNCH AND REFRESHMENTS ARE INCLUDED SO YOU ONLY NEED TO BRING YOURSELF!

Classes start at 9.00am and finish around 4.00 to 5pm.
Maximum of Three people only in each class. Price is £110 per person, including lunch and all materials

Please click your cursor on the date box below to select a date

ALL THESE CLASSES ARE ON SUNDAYS

BOOKINGS as of 24th November:

OCTOBER 9TH (FULL)

OCTOBER 16TH (FULL)

NOVEMBER 13TH (FULL)

NOVEMBER 27TH (FULL)

JANUARY 22ND (FULL)
FEBRUARY 5TH (FULL)

MARCH 11TH (FULL)

MARCH 25TH (FULL)

ONE-DAY HORN CLASS (Experienced stickmakers only - not for beginners!)

One day "hands-on" class in the use of Black Buffalo Horn to make a crook or market stick handle.
You do the heating, bending and shaping of the handle. You will take THE HANDLE home with you to finish in your own time! Some experience of making sticks is essential for these classes as you will need your own tools etc. to finish the stick on your own at home.

ALL MATERIALS AND TOOLS ARE PROVIDED ON THE DAY. LUNCH AND REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED SO YOU ONLY NEED TO BRING YOURSELF!

Classes start at 9.00am and finish around 4.30 to 5pm.
Maximum of Three people only in each class. Price is £110 per person, including lunch and all materials

1 place available

If you require accommodation for a stay in Helmsley there are several hotels, guest houses etc. in and around the town. Within Helmsley itself I can recommend The Carlton Lodge and Stilworth House B+B or if you prefer a traditional pub/hotel why not try The Feathers Hotel. If you would prefer traditional Farmhouse B&B you might like to try Carr House Farm just a few miles away near Ampleforth. I have negotiated a superb accommodation discount of 10% for all my class students with these establishments so please be sure to inform them that you are attending a class and ask for the discount. If you require any advice on other places please look HERE or e mail me.

I thought I would share this email I received from one of my "students" following his attendance at a beginners class:

"Keith,

When I arrived home last night I was greeted by 3 little people enthusiastic to see my 'efforts' and a wife who was thrilled with the end product.

I thoroughly enjoyed the day and would like to thank you for your patience, sharing of knowledge and opportunity to learn a lovely skill which I hope to improve in time. It was one of the most thoughtful presents I have ever had and I found the day to be very therapeutic indeed (perhaps slightly different from your perspective!!).

I now have the confidence and desire to learn and do more. There will be use of the website in time I hope for placing orders.

Great to have a laugh over LJS etc.

Thank you for a fabulous day and for your kind hospitality.

All the Best

Chris."

(LJS is a reference to the secondary school which we both attended, though at different times!)

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