Make a bird or bug house from recycled material
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EmailEncourage nature into your garden by making your own bird box or bug hotel, all from recycled materials. Your design can be based entirely around what you’d like to attract to your garden, from birds to bees. You’ll finish with your own completely unique piece for the garden.
Your hosts, Scott and Sue, will guide you through everything you need to know, from the tools to use to how to prep your recycled material. They'll be happy to help with ideas big or small and will have example designs to hand and lots of inspiration. You’ll be creating in Scott’s heated workshop, fully equipped with everything you need
At the end of your experience you’ll get to take home a bug house or bird box to be proud of, as well as leaving with the skills to create other upcycled pieces.
Age restrictions: 12+
| Adult | £129 |
| Child (12 to 17 can attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian also doing the experience) | £99 |
What people are saying
Nov 2021
Sue was brilliant, we worked all day together and gave me the opportunity to try all her tools. ...
How to get there
Facilities
- WiFi
- Refreshments available
- Toilets
- Parking
- Family friendly
COVID-19 guidelines
As you arrive you’ll need to confirm that you’re in good health and your temperature will be taken. Please bring a face mask as you’ll need to wear one at certain points during your experience. Face shields will be optional to wear for the rest of your time in the workshop and these will be provided. All workspaces will be fully sanitised and there will regular hand washing throughout.
On the day
You don't need any previous woodwork experience, just some enthusiasm! Please wear old clothes (or something that you don’t mind getting damaged or torn) and sensible, closed toe footwear. Work boots are recommended. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day, but please bring along your own packed lunch.
Course Location courses will be at Scott's own workshop near the Bath and West show grounds (BA46QN)
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You'll be hosted by
Max
Max is the inspiration behind "Black Paw". He takes an active interest in all Black Paw experiences and can usually be found at lunchtimes, or indeed when any food is available to share.
Scott
Scott is Black Paw’s founder. After years of upcycling, he still loves to share his craft and has taught many people to upcycle safely in a number of different workshop experiences. Scott's aim is always that his guests not only leave with a finished creation, but also the knowledge to upcycle long after their experience is over.
Sue
Sue has 30 years of experience as a teacher as well as a passion for upcycling.
She particularly loves working with fabrics, interior design and can share lots of ideas for anyone wanting to make garden accessories.
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to Black Paw.