Walking Stick & Shepherds Crook Making Course

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is again holding its popular walking stick and shepherds crook making course.

Brian Bate, community sports coach for outdoor activities, has been making walking sticks and shepherd’s crooks in Leicestershire for many years prior to moving to the East Riding and is offering to teach this craft to the residents of the area.

Crooks and sticks will be made from traditional materials, with handles made from antler or a selection of hard woods and the shanks made from Hazel or Blackthorn.

Participants will be taught techniques such as carving the handles, shank straightening and joining methods. All tools and materials will be supplied.

The courses will be held at Longcroft School, in Beverley, on February 26, May 21, July 23, September 17 and November 19.

Booking is essential and courses are priced at £50 per person.

For further details about the course, contact Brian on 07899994830 or email Brian.Bate@eastriding.gov.uk