Courses
Throughout the year, we run a series of courses relating to the subjects of coppicing, green woodworking & sustainable woodland management. Past courses include: hurdle making, spar making, hedgelaying, continuous woven fencing, charcoal making, hedgelaying and spoon carving.
Unless otherwise detailed, these courses will be run at our off-grid ‘Living Classroom’ in the woodlands above Blandford Forum, Dorset.
Keep an eye on this page, as courses will be detailed here as and when they are available.
17
Jan
Introduction to Spar Making – Ever wondered how thatched roofs are held in place?
Intro to Spar Making Ever wondered how thatched roofs are held in place? Would you like to learn about the intrinsic link between ancient hazel […]
24
Jan
Introduction to Hazel Splitting & Hurdle Making
This course is a one day introduction to the art of splitting (or riving) hazel and how to make woven hazel hurdles. The day’s course […]
07
Feb
Willow Basket Weaving
A one day ‘Introduction to Willow Basket Weaving’ course which is suitable for beginners. Jim and Marg King will show you the tools that are […]
11
Feb
Introduction to Hazel Splitting & Hurdle Making
This course is a one day introduction to the art of splitting (or riving) hazel and how to make woven hazel hurdles. The day’s course […]
28
Feb
Introduction to Hazel Splitting & Hurdle Making
This course is a one day introduction to the art of splitting (or riving) hazel and how to make woven hazel hurdles. The day’s course […]
07
Mar
Mini sweet Chestnut Gate Hurdle Making
A day learning how to use Sweet Chestnut Cleaving, stripping, shaping and fixing Using tools such as a froe, and drawknife This is an entry […]
27
Mar
Introduction to Hazel Splitting & Mini Hurdle Making
Introduction to Hazel Splitting & Mini Hurdle Making This course is a one day introduction to the art of splitting (or riving) hazel and how […]
04
Apr
Framed Hurdles
Framed hurdles course The course will cover making frames, Making a 6’x3’ hurdle, touching on the splitting of Hazel and the use of thinner stems. […]
25
Apr
Make your own Shave Horse
This shave horse design by Mike Abbot makes a very sturdy, comfortable and versatile shave horse Tea and coffee provided. Everything supplied and go home […]