Weird and Wonderful Wood
Wood is Man’s oldest natural resource . . . He has no older or deeper debt
- Hugh Johnson
Weird and Wonderful Wood 12th and 13th May 2012 is to be held again at the beautiful Haughley Park, Wetherden (just off the A14 near Stowmarket).
For those who love wood, Weird and Wonderful Wood has become an annual experience not to be missed. For those fascinated by the beauty of wood and beautiful wooden objects, it is a rare chance to see how they are made and an opportunity to try making things for themselves, all in a truly stunning setting – both indoors and out.
Meet over 60 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. Workshops include archery, withy work, weaving, papermaking, pole lathe turning, scrap wood, puppet making, jewellery making, den building, and Monkey-do tree climbing.
Tickets Adults £6, Concessions £4, Children under 12’s £3, and under 3’s free.
Contact: Tarby Davenport - 01359 240724
Venue Address: Haughley Park, Wetherden, Stowmarket, IP14 3JY
Workshops, which everyone can take part in, include activities such as archery, willow weaving, spoon wittling, withy work, papermaking, pole lathe turning, scrap wood, puppet making, jewellery making, den building, and Monkey-do tree climbing.
If you have not been before, you will find it a friendly, fun, relaxed event with something for all the family. Take time to enjoy yourself at your own pace. Enjoy a wealth of excellent locally sourced and produced food and drink (including a licensed bar) on offer and beautiful surroundings to explore when you want a break. There is no need to 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!
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.
But one aspect never changes, the event’s very special atmosphere that sees people coming back year after year.
“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
See www.weirdandwonderfulwood.co.uk for pictures from previous years.
The event is organised by Stow Hundreds, a non profit making organisation, and Robert Williams has once again kindly invited us to use his lovely grounds and beautiful barn in Haughley Park.
Weird and Wonderful Wood 12th and 13th May 2012
For further details please phone Tarby Davenport on 01359 240724 or
Send Email
- Hugh Johnson
Weird and Wonderful Wood 12th and 13th May 2012 is to be held again at the beautiful Haughley Park, Wetherden (just off the A14 near Stowmarket).
For those who love wood, Weird and Wonderful Wood has become an annual experience not to be missed. For those fascinated by the beauty of wood and beautiful wooden objects, it is a rare chance to see how they are made and an opportunity to try making things for themselves, all in a truly stunning setting – both indoors and out.
Meet over 60 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. Workshops include archery, withy work, weaving, papermaking, pole lathe turning, scrap wood, puppet making, jewellery making, den building, and Monkey-do tree climbing.
Tickets Adults £6, Concessions £4, Children under 12’s £3, and under 3’s free.
Contact: Tarby Davenport - 01359 240724
Venue Address: Haughley Park, Wetherden, Stowmarket, IP14 3JY
Workshops, which everyone can take part in, include activities such as archery, willow weaving, spoon wittling, withy work, papermaking, pole lathe turning, scrap wood, puppet making, jewellery making, den building, and Monkey-do tree climbing.
If you have not been before, you will find it a friendly, fun, relaxed event with something for all the family. Take time to enjoy yourself at your own pace. Enjoy a wealth of excellent locally sourced and produced food and drink (including a licensed bar) on offer and beautiful surroundings to explore when you want a break. There is no need to 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!
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.
But one aspect never changes, the event’s very special atmosphere that sees people coming back year after year.
“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
See www.weirdandwonderfulwood.co.uk for pictures from previous years.
The event is organised by Stow Hundreds, a non profit making organisation, and Robert Williams has once again kindly invited us to use his lovely grounds and beautiful barn in Haughley Park.
Weird and Wonderful Wood 12th and 13th May 2012
For further details please phone Tarby Davenport on 01359 240724 or
Send Email
