Over a week the
group will construct a small timber
frame from green oak using traditional
techniques. You will learn to scale
and read working drawings, the principles
of marking and cutting various mortice
and tenon joints, the basic principles
of roof construction and the correct
use and care of tools. Suitable for
beginners and those who wish to develop
further skills.
Frame baskets are a popular
Irish construction. Starting with a hoop,
willow is used to weave around split
willow ribs to create a simple and organic
form.
Using
simple hand tools this course will
cover the procedures and techniques
required to shape and tiller an ash
bow until it is capable of being bent
to a near semi-circle.
This
course is for anybody interested in
coppicing and woodland crafts. Workshops
include green woodworking, hurdle making,
and a visit to Ben Law’s Woodland!
There is an additional option to apply
for the 3 year apprenticeship when
the course is completed.
This is an accredited course with
the Open College North West.
Build
an Ironbridge style coracle using simple
tools and techniques to suit all levels
of experience and ability. You will
learn to select suitable ash laths,
techniques of bending laths to shape,
nailing, clenching nails, fixing and
tailoring the calico cover ready for
painting.
This course explores both
traditional and modern approaches to
cider making and offers advice on discriminating
apple types, an introduction to the characteristics
of cider varieties and guidance on fermenting
techniques for producing still and sparkling
ciders.
This
course explores both traditional and
modern approaches to cider making and
offers advice on discriminating apple
types, an introduction to the characteristics
of cider varieties and guidance on fermenting
techniques for producing still and sparkling
ciders.
Top
chefs rave about them, they cost a packet
and yet this time of year they’re literally
mushrooming all around us! On this course
you will look at all aspects of fungi
and end up with a fry up of the day’s
best finds.
There
is always use for a hand-made light basket
– ideal for gardening, harvesting and
shopping. This course will teach you
how to make your own Sussex trug, one
of the original baskets used for the
collection of farm and garden products.
Aimed
at those currently managing or planning
to manage woodland, this course covers
both practical and theoretical aspects
of managing a small wood and will lead
to an accreditation at Level 3 with the
Open College Network.
This
course is a practical introduction to
coppicing in woodland. Learn the ancient
skills of growing and harvesting coppice
using traditional methods.
A
five day course in hedgelaying accredited
by the Open College Network. Hedgelaying
is the art of cutting a stem partly through
so that it will bend without breaking
and will continue to grow.
Supported
by the Forestry Commission and part of Small
Woods Association registered Charity number 1081874
