Dorset Coppice Group Courses

Sunday 29 October 2017

Dorset Coppice Group is running a number of one day courses over the next six months on subjects related to coppicing, woodland crafts and sustainable woodland management.  These are open to members and non-members alike.

Details of the first two courses are provided below.  For more information, or to book a place, please contact David Ewers on naturalwoodcraft@btinternet.com

Hedgelaying

13th January 2018

Goldhill Organics Farm, Child Oakford

Learn the skills of hedgelaying including the art of pleaching, tree/shrub identification & hedgerow management.  Food and hot drinks included.  £25 per person.

Spoon Carving

10th February 2018

Living Classroom, Bonsley Wood, Durweston

Learn how to take a piece of round, coppiced wood and turn it into a beautiful & functional piece of kitchenware.  All tools and materials are provided, along with hot drinks & biscuits (cake if you’re lucky!).  Please bring your own lunch.  This course costs £40 per person for a full days’ tuition.

 

Mini Hazel Hurdles

10th March 2018

Living Classroom, Bonsley Wood, Durweston

Come and make a couple of mini-hurdles for use around your garden.  You’ll learn the foundations of weaving & splitting hazel which can be used in the future for making full sized wattle hurdles.  The cost is £40 per person including tool, materials & refreshments.  Please bring your own lunch.