Come and spend time with us in the great outdoors and discover a new skill for life.
Whether you want to weave a basket or take the perfect landscape photograph, our countryside craft courses offer something for everyone.
Come and learn with skilled crafts people in the beautiful surroundings of the Earth Trust Centre.
We offer one day or two day courses throughout the year with prices starting from just £40.
All abilities are welcome and tools and safety kit provided. Please note that these courses are normally adults only.
Our courses are always popular so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Forthcoming courses
Corracle Making Workshop
Saturday & Sunday 23rd & 24th June
10am- 4pm
Adults £200 Friends £160
Make yourself a corracle boat and then take it away with you! Experienced corracle maker Alistair Phillips will guide you through the process. Fee includes all materials, tuition and paddle. You will need to paint at home (paint not included). If you wish to cover your boat with a more durable plastic sheet cover an additional £35 is payable.
Fruit Tree Budding
Saturday 7th July
10am- 4pm
Adults £50 Friends £40
Learn all aspects of fruit tree budding- a type of grafting- and make 3 fruit trees to take home with you.
Corracle Making Workshop
Saturday & Sunday 14th & 15th July
10am- 4pm
Adults £200 Friends £160
Make yourself a corracle boat and then take it away with you! Experienced corracle maker Alistair Phillips will guide you through the process. Fee includes all materials, tuition and paddle. You will need to paint at home (paint not included). If you wish to cover your boat with a more durable plastic sheet cover an additional £35 is payable.
Introduction to Scything
Saturday 21st July
9.30am- 4pm
Adults £50 Friends £40
Learn the traditional skills of scything on this practical one-day course. All specialist tools and equipment supplied.
Introduction to Scything
Sunday 9th September
9.30am- 4pm
Adults £50 Friends £40
Learn the traditional skills of scything on this practical one-day course. All specialist tools and equipment supplied.
Introduction to Coppicing
Saturday 10th November
9.30am- 4pm
Adults £50 Friends £40
Join local craftsman Clive Leeke for a one day, hands-on course suitable for anyone who would like to learn the traditional skill of coppicing.
Introduction to Hedge Laying
Saturday & Sunday 24th & 25th November
9.30am- 4pm
Adults £75 Friends £60
Join local craftsman Clive Leeke and learn the traditional skill of hedge laying in this two day hands-on course. All specialist tools and equipment supplied.
Hurdle Weaving Workshop
Saturday 24th November
10am- 4pm
Adults £75 Friends £60
Learn the traditional skills of scything on this practical one-day course. All specialist tools and equiptment supplied.
Make Traditional Christmas Decorations
Sunday 2nd December
10am- 12noon
Adults £5 Children £2
Make your oxn traditional Christmas decorations. We will have a short walk to collect materials, then use them in our amazing decorations!
Why not treat someone you know?
Our countryside craft courses make wonderful green gifts.
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