Woodland learning is a process of learning through doing.
‘It recognises the organic connection between the fingers, the senses and the mind.’
Robert Hart (Forest Gardening)
It feels good to be outside in a woodland environment exercising our bodies learning new skills and making useful and beautiful things, increasing the vitality and retentiveness of knowledge that is gained by doing and making.
COURSES
1 day introduction to Pole-lathe turning
1 day introduction to green-wood working including Pole Lathe turning
A one day course covering the properties of green wood
Where to source
Cleaving techniques and production of craft objects from a log using traditional hand tools
What you make during the day is yours to take home and may include spoons, rolling pins, seed lines
No previous experience needed
1 day spoon making course:
Learn about the qualities and types of wood for carving and where to source
Transferable knife and axe carving techniques
No previous woodworking experience needed
Tuition tailored to each person’s level and need
All courses charged at £90 per person per day
Making something such as a spoon, connects us not only with our hands and body, but also brings the mind into focus with the object we are crafting. A mentally relaxing activity, concentrating on the moment. An experience not unlike meditation.
To compliment this relaxing experience, the courses take place in the open coppice, surrounded by the sounds and scents of the woodland.
Also available workshops for groups, here at Freerwood, or brought to you.
Please contact for prices and availability.
Green woodworking demonstrations for fayres and festivals.
