Axe & Paddle practice and teach primitive skills and crafts through our range of courses and via eve
Made some lovely love heart things with my lovely new blades that my lovely wife got me who I love very much. Thanks lovely wife. I love you and my new lovely knives.
2026 sees the launch of our new Green Wood Chair Making Course and we've just added dates and vouchers for you to book or gift this 3 day course via the website (link in bio)
This is the chair I made during a demonstration day hosted by .and.provision just before Christmas. Very happy with how it's turned out.
We'd love for you to join this course!
Can't make the dates?
We currently have March, April and June available to book. We will add more! But you can also email us and create a date together
Can't commit to 3 days?
No problem. One day here, one day there is fine!
Can't afford it?
Payment by installments available as an option and contribution vouchers from friends and family too.
05/02/2026
IT’S BACK! 🛶🔥
Mark your calendars for Oct 3rd–8th because we’re heading back to the River Spey for an expedition that truly hits different. I’m teaming up again with the legends Laura (.sussex) and for a week of thrilling rapids, epic wild camps, and world-class vibes.
Think stunning Scottish scenery by day, and masterclass bushcraft with fire-cooked feasts by night.
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"It was the most relaxing and rewarding week I have had for many years."
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Space is limited and this one always fills up fast. Ready to grab a place?
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Head over to the website or DM me for more info!
https://www.sandemancanoecompany.co.uk/riverspeycanoeandbushcraftexpedition
One Of the things i love about working with green wood is if you turn it thin enough you can see the light through it.
Now to put this on the drying rack for a few weeks
Spalted Beach wood bowl
04/01/2026
Bed for the night and what a beautiful night
This weekend, I will have the pleasure of demonstrating how a green wood chair is made at the wonderful .and.provision in Llandeilo.
I will also be bringing a selection of hand crafted gifts, for you to do some Christmas shopping, and there will also be the opportunity to be (or buy a voucher for) one of the first students on our NEW Chair Making Course beginning in the new year.
Vouchers and hand crafted gifts will be available, alongside THE finest mince pies and coffee in town! Or just come along, watch and chat and learn.
Hope to see you there!
Some great makers here today, and some tasty grub too! Pop in for some lovely hand crafted Christmas gifts.
Harvest Eco Fair next Saturday 18th October at Llandeilo Market Hall (Yr Hen Farchnard).
Come start your Xmas shopping early! Lots of crafts, activities and stuff to do and see!
Spring time 🌞
10/04/2025
The shepherds hut now has a hammock! If you needed another reason........
07/04/2025
Fish Skin Tanning Learn the near forgotten art of Fisk Skin Tanning - teaching you how to use the skins to create incredibly beautiful leather for crafting