Not just a seat, but a keepsake of time spent creating side by side
A three-and-a-half-hour workshop for families: assemble, sand and wax a one-of-a-kind wooden stool from timber reclaimed at KFBG, working in groups of two.
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Cut by cut, joint by joint
The growth rings of a tree quietly record the passing of time and nature’s stories. Running alongside the Ripples & Pulses Between the Rings exhibition, this showcase presents works created by apprentices of Growth Ring using locally reclaimed timber, alongside ecological installation art by artist-in-residence Alvdalen — revealing how timber transforms from a forest resource into a poetic medium carrying time, memory, and imagination.
After exploring the exhibition, why not step into a wood-scented space with your loved ones to craft something lasting for your home?
Have you ever wondered how the chairs in your home are made? In this family workshop, you are invited to work alongside your partner or little ones using timber reclaimed from KFBG. Guided by the supportive hands of Growth Ring apprentice assistants, you will craft a one-of-a-kind family stool. Through the art of traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery, your family will experience first-hand the craftsman’s respect for nature and care for every single piece of timber.
The moment the stool comes together, it becomes more than a functional seat; it stands as a warm keepsake of time spent creating side by side. May this stool, lined with natural tree rings, keep your home company through countless warm moments to come.
- Timber shaping and mortise joinery: assemble your stool using traditional joinery techniques, discovering the tactile joy of wood fitting precisely together without nails or glue.
- Sanding and natural wax finish: sand the timber together to a silky-smooth touch and apply natural wax to reveal its warm sheen, preserving your family memories in wood.
- Stool dimensions (for reference): seat diameter approx. 250–300mm, thickness approx. 70mm; total height approx. 350–390mm (including legs).
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- Fees paid are non-refundable except in the case of event cancellation due to inclement weather.
- Please be reminded that applicants with G6PD Deficiency need to state this clearly on the application form.
About Growth Ring
Timber pruned or removed during routine tree management at KFBG is processed through our Wood Recycling Programme rather than discarded, and the larger logs became the foundation for Growth Ring: Empowering Wood Upcycling through Training and Innovation — an apprenticeship that teaches woodworking, furniture making and carving, two of which are recognised as Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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- Kadoorie Earth Programme (KEP): an initiative co-created by KFBG and its network of collaborators and volunteers. By integrating the various strands of KFBG’s nature conservation, sustainable living and holistic education programmes, it provides life-transforming learning experiences that reconnect people with themselves, each other and the rest of nature and enable them to cultivate resilience in the face of global challenges.
- Nature Art Programmes: immerse yourself in silent contemplation of nature. Deepen your awareness of beauty and connect with nature through art. KFBG organises a variety of art workshops including Zentangle drawing, sketching and wood art, and exhibitions to guide participants, with or without artistic background, to create nature art.
- Nature Education Programmes: become animal detectives and explore the mysteries of wild animals. Use different senses to discover the beauty of plants. Learn about the significance of forest, trees and even soils through field visits, experiments and woodwork, to reconnect with nature.
- Group Guided Tours: led by trained environmental interpreters, the content includes experiential and hands-on activities. We encourage a passion for nature, conservation and ecology by nurturing an appreciation of the natural world.
- Corporate Programmes: our Holistic Education Department staff can design either half-day or full-day nature education and art programmes for corporate staff or their family members based on specific needs. Leveraging the unique natural landscape and cultural ambiance of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, our activities may include guided tours, farm-to-table experiences, nature-based workshops, talks and art activities, aiming to promote understanding and practice of sustainable living for organisations.
This workshop is part of Ripples & Pulses Between the Rings | Growth Ring x ALVDALEN Joint Woodcraft Exhibition.