About this Event
Set in our beautiful tranquil 40-acre ancient oak woodland in Cornwall, you will be welcomed with an open fire and cup of tea when we will give you an outline of the two days.
This course will teach you the black art of making charcoal, whilst sustainably managing a woodland. You will learn the process of charcoal burning to make quality sustainable charcoal, using small round wood or thinnings and wood produced from ongoing woodland management, thereby gaining an insight into how it feels to work in the woods.
Once the burn is lit, we will turn our attention to green woodcraft: an age-old method of making practical and beautiful objects from freshly cut ‘green’ wood. Under the guidance of our experienced tutors, you will learn how to use traditional hand tools- a shave horse, axes, knives, crook knives- to craft, carve and create spatulas, butter knives, gypsy flowers and a simple three legged stool. You will learn safe knife techniques that can be used to carve beautiful walking sticks. The principles and practicalities of tool sharpening will also be covered during this course as sharp tools are essential for green woodwork.
At the start of the second day will open the kiln and reveal the fruits of our labours. For lunch that day, we will test our product by cooking lunch on the BBQ. You will then have plenty of time to complete any projects you have started.
No previous experience necessary but please wear suitable footwear and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
All tools and materials, tea, coffee and biscuits and lunch provided!
Why not consider staying the night before and/or after. Have a deeper experience of being in nature, take a dip in the river, wander through this ancient woodland, enjoy the crystal-clear night sky afforded us by our remote location and enjoy an evening relaxing around the campfire. You can hire one of our belltents at £95.00/night (for up to 2 people). Additional adults £40/person, to a maximum of eight people. Or you can bring your own tent and camp within our 40-acre woodland: price £20.00pp/night.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Greenwood Music CIC, Caradon Wood Parking, Callington, United Kingdom
GBP 180.00
