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.

Introduction to Hazel Splitting & Mini Hurdle Making

Introduction to Hazel Splitting & Mini Hurdle Making

March 28, 2026    
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
£60.00 – £75.00
He Introduction to Hazel Splitting & Mini Hurdle Making This course is a one day introduction to the art of splitting (or riving) hazel and […]
Framed Hurdles

Framed Hurdles

April 4, 2026    
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
£100.00 – £115.00
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. […]
Willow Basket Weaving

Willow Basket Weaving

April 4, 2026    
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
£60.00 – £70.00
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 […]
Make your own Shave Horse

Make your own Shave Horse

April 25, 2026    
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
£120.00 – £135.00
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 […]