Basket Weaving, Hurdle Weaving, Coppicing and Hedge Laying Workshops
from the Northmoor Trust, Oxfordshire
Stuck for what to get that person who seems to have everything?
How about a wonderful outdoor conservation workshop voucher!
The Northmoor Trust has some unique hurdle weaving, basket making, hedge laying and coppicing workshop lined up for next spring, and a workshop voucher is the perfect gift for that person who seems to have everything!
Wrap up a Workshop
All workshops cost £40, or £32 to Friends. Book a workshop and join as a Friend for just £50.
To book, please call 01865 407792 or email admin@northmoortrust.co.uk
Basket Weaving Workshop
Sunday 1st March 2009: 10.30am - 4.30pm
Weave your own truly unique basket. Please bring secateurs and a penknife if you have them.
Hurdle Weaving
Sunday 8th February 2009: 10am-4pm (Hill Farm)
One day workshop making traditional hazel hurdles to take home. Whether you want to camouflage a compost heap, disguise a dustbin or make an interesting trellis this course is for you.
Winter 2 day hedge laying course
17th & 18th January 2009 (*Fully Booked)
31st January & 1st February 2009 (*Fully Booked)
7 & 8th February 2009 (*Fully Booked)
21st & 22nd February 2009 (ADVANCED SKILLS)
A two-day, hands-on course suitable for anyone who would like to learn these traditional skills; covering facing up, cleaning out, laying over, staking up, heathering stakes and cutting back. All specialist tools and equipment will be supplied.
Coppicing
Sunday 11th January 2009: 10am- 4pm
A one-day, hands-on course suitable for anyone who would like to learn the traditional skills of coppicing. Includes the use of cut matierial to make 'donuts' to protect re-growth from browsing animals. All specialist tools & equipment supplied.
