Small to medium sized Tool Sharpening workshop – 1 Place Left

An opportunity to learn some valuable skills for tool sharpening and restoration.

Bring along your own neglected and blunt tools and discover how to give them a new lease of life.

In our ‘throw away’ society it is often considered a waste of time to repair or restore old and broken tools and equipment. The skills for fixing and maintaining items are gradually becoming lost. Help to reverse this negative trend and learn how to sharpen your own small and medium sized gardening and craft tools yourself.

The day will be split into two separate workshops as follows:

Morning session – 9.30am-12.30pm: Smaller items i.e. craft knifes, secateurs, chisels, scissors (not hairdressing scissors)

Afternoon session -1.30-4.30pm: Medium sized items i.e. spades, axes, sheers, loppers, billhooks

We will start each session with essential health and safety advice. This will be followed by an introduction and demonstrations of the different techniques including; choosing the right file, using oil stones and a whet stone grinder. For the rest of the session you will then have time to work on your own tool sharpening, under expert tuition and guidance.

For each session please bring up to three of your own items (from the list above) that you would like to repair.

NO saws, chainsaws or powertools please.

All tools and equipment for the task will be provided. 

Tutor: Peter Drake

Peter has a long history of teaching and helping to develop Denmark Farm Conservation Centre. His hedge-laying and stone walling skills are hard to match within the county and West Wales.

Please bring a packed lunch if you are staying for the full day . Hot drinks will be provided.

Fee: £30 per person for either the morning or afternoon session. £55 per person for both sessions/full day

Maximum places for six participants per session. 

Click here to read our terms and conditions of booking

NB. COVID-19: This workshop will take place according to COVID safety regulations at the time of running.

• Please do not attend if you should be self-isolating for any reason.
• Please come prepared to work in a well ventilated room.
• Please bring a packed lunch and cup.
• A selection of teas and coffee will be provided.

You may also be interested in other courses and workshops at Denmark Farm. Please see our events calendar for our full list.