Rix & Co Rocking Horse Maker and Restorer

24/07/2026

Just love cutting leather straps! There's something incredibly satisfying about turning a simple piece of leather into beautifully finished tack, all cut by hand and made to last. It's one of those small details that makes every rocking horse feel truly special.

24/06/2026

🌳 LAST-MINUTE SPACE AVAILABLE! 🌳

Fancy trying something completely different this weekend?

Due to a cancellation, I have a last-minute place available on my Introduction to Wood Carving course this Saturday, 27th June.

Perfect for complete beginners, you'll learn traditional wood carving techniques in a relaxed and friendly workshop, creating your own relief carving to take home. All tools, materials, lunch and plenty of tea are included. ☕🔨

📍 Sudbury Courtyard, Derbyshire
💷 Price of £130!

Book your place here:
https://www.woodcarversstudio.com/product-page/27th-june-2026-introduction-to-wood-carving

Please share with anyone who might be interested! 😊

08/06/2026

This Father’s Day, give a gift that goes beyond “stuff”.

Our woodcarving lessons offer the chance to slow down, learn a traditional craft, and create something with your own hands. Whether it’s a new hobby, a creative challenge, or simply time spent making, it’s a gift Dad won’t forget.

✔ 1 Day Woodcarving course £130
✔ Gift vouchers available for any amount
✔ Suitable for complete beginners

Find out more or buy a voucher at www.woodcarversstudio.com

07/06/2026

Glad to have played our part!

19/04/2026

18/04/2026

Looking forward to a day celebrating everything restored, sustainable and up cycled with The Fix It Group 23at their Repair Cafe tomorrow

And ….

🐴 it’s the unveiling day of our charity restoration with the Cree family

Let’s fix, reuse, and celebrate together #♻️

17/04/2026

Lovely little article today by . Go grab a cuppa and follow the link in bio to read a little bit more about what we do at Rix & Co

17/04/2026

Lovely little blog featuring yours truly by The sporting lodge today. Go grab yourself a cuppa and find out a little bit more about what we do at Rix&Co 😍

We spoke with Pete Rix at Rix & Co about the enduring craft of rocking horse making — from its historic roots to the careful restoration of antique pieces, and the skills required to keep the tradition alive today. Through their work and teaching at The Woodcarvers Studio, they continue to...