Buy a stick
Every stick sold keeps the bench warm, pays for materials, and helps us gift sticks to people who need them.
Visit the shop →Support us
The best way to support us is to come and find us
We’re a small group of heritage craftspeople in County Durham. What keeps the craft going isn’t fundraising drives - it’s people showing up, buying a stick, learning alongside us, or asking for a commission. Every one of those things feeds the workshop.
Ways to get involved
None of this is transactional charity. Pick whatever fits your interest - whether that’s a finished stick, a workshop, or simply a chat over tea.
Book a workshop
Spend a day or an evening learning how to dress a stick from raw shank to finished piece, with members of the group.
See workshops →Commission a piece
Want a stick shaped to your height and grip, a specific wood, a particular horn? Get in touch and we will make it happen.
Start a commission →Come and visit
Monday and Tuesday evenings, 6–9pm, at Fencehouses Community Centre. Drop in - the kettle is always on.
Find us →Want to help in another way?
If you know somebody who would benefit from a stick, or you’d like to volunteer your time, a photograph, a story, or a donation of tools or materials - please get in touch. We’ll reply.