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Please find below details of our forthcoming courses listed in date order...

Some of our OCN courses are available at a discounted rate for the unwaged. Please contact the Centre for further details.

 
Feb 2010 March April May June July
         
 
Month
Date(s) No. Days
Course Title
         
  February
15-19
5
         
 

A five day course accredited by the Open College Network. This course provides in-depth hedge laying training and covers both theory and practical aspects of the art of hedge laying.

         
  March
13-14
2
         
 

This course is a practical introduction to coppicing in woodland. Learn the ancient skills of growing and harvesting coppice using traditional methods.

         
  March
13
1
         
 

Learn how to prune your apple trees. The course will cover the use of pruning saws and secateurs, shaping new and mature trees.

         
  April
17-18
2
         
 

Aimed at those currently managing or planning to manage woodland, this course covers both practical and theoretical aspects of managing a small wood.

         
  April
17-18
2
         
 

You will learn all aspects of hurdle making and can expect to take away 1 or 2 finished hurdles whether you are a beginner or an experienced craftsperson.

         
  May
1-2
2
         
 

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.

         
  May
15-16
2
         
 

Build an Ironbridge style coracle using simple tools and techniques to suit all levels of experience and ability.

         
  May
26-28
3
         
 

Using simple hand tools this course covers the procedures and techniques required to shape and tiller an ash bow until it is capable of being bent to a near semi-circle.

         
  June
5-10
6
         
 

Learn to build a traditional Welsh style Windsor chair using greenwood methods from the pole lathe to shave horse.

         
  June
19-20
2
         
 

Take away your own 5 bar gate made from green wood.

         
  July
3-4
2
         
 

You will design and make your own unique piece of furniture and learn about various methods of construction which are simple but effective.

         
  July
9-11
3
         
 

Using simple hand tools this course covers the procedures and techniques required to shape and tiller an ash bow until it is capable of being bent to a near semi-circle.

         
  July
17-18
2
         
 

On this course you will make a small commercial kiln burn as well as a ‘starter kit’ using forty five gallon drums.

         
         
         
   
 
 
Supported by the Forestry Commission and part of Small Woods Association registered Charity number 1081874
 

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