Mindful Whittling Workshop

Mindful Whittling Workshop

Slow down, get creative and learn the satisfying craft of greenwood whittling as you carve your own miniature mushroom from green wood.

In this relaxed, hands-on workshop at Salisbury Arts Centre, you’ll learn how to use a whittling knife safely and confidently before transforming a simple stick into a mini mushroom. You’ll be guided through the carving process step by step, making this workshop suitable for complete beginners as well as those who have tried whittling before.

Halfway through the session, we’ll put down our knives and take a mindful stroll through the beautiful Arts Centre garden. We’ll pause to notice our surroundings using all our senses, taking time to reconnect with nature before returning to our carving.

You’ll leave with your own handmade wooden mushroom, new whittling skills and the chance to enjoy some unhurried creative time in nature.

Hot drinks and biscuits will be provided.

Who is it for?

This event is suitable for anyone interested in having a go at wood carving/whittling and who wants to spend time in nature with others, learning new things. We value diversity, and hope to create a community that reflects the breadth of people in our society. Please share any medical, mobility or other needs on booking, so we can plan activities that are suitable for all. 

Where?

This workshop will take place in the Art Room at Salisbury Arts Centre. Please enter the Arts Centre through the back entrance (not the main entrance).

What to bring

• Please wear comfortable clothing and bring layers suitable for spending time outdoors.
• Walking boots or trainers are the best footwear. No open footwear please.
• Hot drinks and biscuits will be provided. Do bring a sense-safe snack if you wish.

Cost 

Adult Standard Ticket: £32
Adult Supporter Ticket: £42

If the standard ticket price cost prohibits you from attending, we offer two discounted tickets per workshop:
Adult Discounted Ticket: £18

FAQs

Why are there different ticket price options?

We want everyone to be able to attend our events. Those who are willing and able to pay a little bit more and book a Supporter ticket help to subsidise a place for someone who can’t afford to pay the Standard ticket price. Choosing the Supporter ticket allows us to offer Donation and Discounted tickets. This kind of system is sometimes called 'pay it forward', and choosing to book a Supporter ticket is an act of kindness and generosity.

Cancellation Policy
If you cancel with over 10 days notice, we'll offer you a refund minus a £5 admin fee. No refunds are offered with less than 10 days notice of the event. If we need to cancel a session, we will offer a replacement event at a later date, or a refund for that event if it’s not possible to reschedule.

Anything else?

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We can chat and suggest solutions to help you attend, on a 1:1 basis. Contact Polly - polly@waw.org.uk