Embracing Tradition and Craftsmanship in Green Woodworking

This chapter explores traditional wood crafting in the National Forest, where participants use foot-powered lathes to create wooden spinning tops from ash wood planted 26 years ago. Through a conversation with green woodworker Peter Wood, the chapter highlights the appeal of learning skills like chair making, spoon carving, and basket weaving in a communal setting while emphasizing the mindfulness and satisfaction of manual craftsmanship over modern technology.