Training Courses
Restoring, transforming, enabling – in the countrysideCourses in Hedgelaying and Countryside Crafts
The ‘Introduction to Hedgelaying’ course includes the following:
– Assessing the hedge
– Choice of style
– Tools and sharpening (including health and safety)
– Lay your own section of hedge
– Aftercare
– Questions and answers
Dates and locations
Training Courses Nationwide:
Hedgelaying
Coppicing
Hurdle Making
Austrian Scything
Wildflower Meadow Management
Traditional Building Skills
Pond Building
Date |
Location |
Booking |
Training Course Address |
| Saturday, 23rd October 2021 | Gallowstree Common, Oxon |
HURDLE MAKING COURSE: £70 – includes light refreshments. To book, please contact me direct at: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk Learn the rustic skill of weaving hazel to be able to create a garden screen, border edging, a plant climbing frame – or simply a piece of creative garden art |
off Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Oxon RG4 9DS |
| Saturday, 13th November 2021 | Waltham Place Farm, Maidenhead |
INTRODUCTION TO HEDGELAYING: Please email estateoffice@walthamplace.com or phone 01628 825517. |
The Estate Office, Waltham Place, Church Hill, White Waltham, Berkshire SL6 3JH |
| Saturday, 27th November 2021 | Gallowstree Common, Oxon |
INTRODUCTION TO HEDGELAYING: £70 – includes light refreshments. To book, please contact me direct at: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk |
off Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Oxon RG4 9DS |
| Saturday, 12th March 2022 | Horsenden Hill Farm, Perivale, West London |
INTRODUCTION TO HEDGELAYING: Please book using the Friends of Horsenden Hill Facebook page. |
Horsenden Farm, Horsenden Lane North, Perivale UB6 7PQ |
Austrian Scything Courses
The ‘Introduction to Austrian Scything’ course includes the following:
– How to set up the scythe
– Choice of blades for your own application
– Sharpening (and health and safety)
– Technique and stance
– Personal troubleshooting and observation
Bring your own scythe if you have one or use one of ours if you haven’t.
Dates and locations
Date |
Location |
Booking |
Training Course Address |
| Saturday, 4th September 2021 |
near Canterbury, Kent |
INTRODUCTION TO AUSTRIAN SCYTHING: For price or to book, please contact me at: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk
|
SOLD OUT |
| Saturday, 18th September 2021 | Gallowstree Common, Oxfordshire |
COMBINED: BEGINNER’S INTRODUCTORY/ IMPROVER’S COURSE WITH PEENING £70 – includes light refreshments. To book, please contact me direct at: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk |
SOLD OUT |
| Saturday, 9th October 2021 | Gallowstree Common, Oxfordshire |
COMBINED: BEGINNER’S INTRODUCTORY/ IMPROVER’S COURSE WITH PEENING £70 – includes light refreshments. To book, please contact me direct at: Hedgecraft@theoldfarmyard.co.uk |
off Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Oxon RG4 9DR |
For all above bookings, please contact the venue directly for any administration queries; you can contact myself directly for any questions on the course itself.
Bespoke Courses
If you are an organisation or individual who would like me to run a course on your land on any particular countryside craft or conservation theme, please get in touch with me to discuss.
Get in touch
Address
22 Marchwood Avenue, Emmer Green, Reading RG4 8UN
Call
0118 947 0298