This
course will comprise two main elements:
Charcoal production and ‘cleaving and weaving’.
You will learn how to stack a charcoal
kiln, control a burn and make a saleable
product.
This
one day course is an opportunity to make
a tall, ornamental planter from green and
coloured willow – ideal for your garden
to support runner beans or sweet peas.
Learn
to build traditional Welsh style Windsor
chair using greenwood methods with the
pole lathe and shave horse.
September
7-11
5
OCN Horselogging
This
course is being run experimentally in conjunction
with Heavy Horses and allows for external
assessment and a Level 2 qualification
accredited by OCN, The Open College Network.
Please follow the link to www.heavyhorses.net to book onto this course.
This
course is essential for all those training
for the OCN Level 3 Forest School Leaders
Award and invaluable to those responsible
for groups in outdoor settings.
Learn
how to make delicious cider from apple
to cup. This course explores both traditional
and modern approaches to cider making and
offers advice on apple types, an introduction
to the characteristics of cider varieties
and guidance on fermenting techniques for
producing still and sparkling ciders.
Learn
how to make delicious cider from apple
to cup. This course explores both traditional
and modern approaches to cider making and
offers advice on apple types, an introduction
to the characteristics of cider varieties
and guidance on fermenting techniques for
producing still and sparkling ciders.
Learn
how to make delicious cider from apple
to cup. This course explores both traditional
and modern approaches to cider making and
offers advice on apple types, an introduction
to the characteristics of cider varieties
and guidance on fermenting techniques for
producing still and sparkling ciders.
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.
Aimed
at those currently managing or planning
to manage woodland, this course covers
both practical and theoretical aspects
of managing small woodland.
This
course is a practical introduction to coppicing
in woodland. Learn the ancient skills of
growing and harvesting coppice using traditional
methods.
Supported
by the Forestry Commission and part of Small
Woods Association registered Charity number 1081874