Immerse yourself in the ancient craft of working with fresh, green wood with The Forest Woodworker by expert authors Sjors van der Meer and Job Suijker.

This book is a great introduction to the traditional skills of green woodworking. Learn about the qualities of wood; how to cut and shape it; how to craft your own tools such as a shaving horse, wooden club, chopping block and saw horse, and then how to use them to make spoons, spatulas, stools and chairs. As well as teaching you new skills, this inspiring book will show you how working in natural surroundings, with natural materials, can create an overwhelming sense of well-being and enhance your awareness of the environment.

This stunning, inspirational book has forewords written by Mike Abbott and Otto Koedijk. You can read an excerpt of the book online here.

Book Details:

• Hardback
• Full colour images
• Size: 190x250 mm
• Illustrations: 300
• Pages: 176