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This course is designed as a ‘Taster Week’ for those contemplating joining the long ‘Designer Maker Course’, or as a stand-alone skills-building course. It aims to give students a feel for what it takes to achieve exceptionally high standards. The aim isn’t to make a significant final piece, but, instead, uses small projects such as the Chinese puzzle and the chamfered chopping board to help our students really focus on hand skills. From the setting up and sharpening of both hand planes and chisels, to accurate marking and measuring, through to hitting those lines with a saw and chisel, a meticulous level of detail is a must to achieve the goal of gaining control of your tools. This course works equally well for beginners wanting to get the basics right, and for those more experienced woodworkers who may have struggled for years to master the use of hand tools. It’s fun, intense and as the high quality work created by all of the students that have passed through the school over the years demonstrate, it really works!
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Starts January 2025
Frameworks for Landscape Restoration will develop your knowledge of the policies, frameworks and drivers for restoration in the UK, and the different mechanisms to support design and delivery of landscape restoration. Using a real-world location affording multiple restoration opportunities, you…
Protected Landscapes + Heritage Skills
14th - 17th April, 2025
This event is for women only. Training available at Level 1 and Level 2 for people looking to follow a career in dry stone walling or interested in increasing their skill level. Led by a Level 3 Instructor at our National Training Site, Crooklands, LA7 7NH. Training is held Monday - Thursday with…
Protected Landscapes + Heritage Skills
21st - 24th April, 2024
Training available at Level 1 and Level 2 for people looking to follow a career in dry stone walling or interested in increasing their skill level. Led by Master Craftsman Instructor at our National Training Site, Crooklands, LA7 7NH. Training is held Monday - Thursday with an optional Assessment…
Protected Landscapes + Heritage Skills
13th - 16th Oct, 2025
Training available at Level 1 and Level 2 for people looking to follow a career in dry stone walling or interested in increasing their skill level. Led by Master Craftsman Instructor at our National Training Site, Crooklands, LA7 7NH. Training is held Monday - Thursday with an optional Assessment…
Agriculture Apprenticeships Information Evening
Sustainability Leadership in Education webinar
Business Bites Coffee Morning
