Our cancellation and refunds policy
By purchasing a course, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions:
To cancel a booking, you must inform us either by:
– contacting the office on 01952 432769
– emailing: [email protected]
Refunds
Cancellations received within 14 days of booking your place on the course will receive a full refund.
Cancellations received after the 14-day cancellation period and later than 14 days before the start date of the course will not be eligible for a refund.
If we are able to fill your place, refunded fees can be transferred to another course of the same type. Please contact the office to discuss.
Introduction to Coppicing
29 Nov 2025
This course is a great opportunity to spend a day in our small coppice woodland, learning how to safely and effectively cut, present, and process hazel coppice.
Creating Coppice Products
30 Nov 2025 The Green Wood Centre
Spend a day turning freshly cut coppice wood into useful and saleable products.
We’ll start with the basics – hedging stakes, beanpoles, weaving rods & pea-sticks – before moving on to splitting and weaving with hazel, and investigating different and perhaps entirely new coppice creations!
Peg loom weaving workshop
06 Dec 2025 The Green Wood Centre
Learn how to weave on a peg loom and create a unique 40cm x 40cm sheep’s wool chair pad from raw, local materials!
Festive Willow Wreaths
12 Dec 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 The Green Wood Centre
Join local basketmaker Daisy Askins and learn how to weave and decorate your own Christmas Wreath.
Introduction to Woodland Management
20 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2026 The Green Wood Centre
IWM is designed for anyone keen to understand how to look after woodlands sustainably. You will gain a sound base of valuable knowledge and the confidence needed to get started!
Introduction to Coppicing
07 Feb 2026 The Green Wood Centre
Coppicing is a woodland management technique that can be dated back to the Stone Age. This course is a great opportunity to spend a day in our small coppice woodland, learning how to safely and effectively cut, present, and process hazel coppice.
Creating Coppice Products
08 Feb 2026
Spend a day turning freshly cut coppice wood into useful and saleable products. We’ll start with the basics – hedging stakes, beanpoles, weaving rods & pea-sticks – before moving on to splitting and weaving with hazel, and investigating different and perhaps entirely new coppice creations!
Sustainable Woodland Management - Agored Level 3
03 Mar 2026 - 05 Mar 2026 The Green Wood Centre
Designed for new or aspiring woodland owners and managers, this course is guaranteed to develop your knowledge, understanding, and practical skills. SWM is made up of two days of classroom sessions, and a practical skills assessment/ woodland products day
Bowl carving
21 Mar 2026 The Green Wood Centre
Come and spend a day using traditional tools and techniques and create your own hand-made bowl to take home. Taught by a master craftsman, bowl carving is a measured and deeply satisfying process which will set you up with a solid foundation of green woodworking skills and the confidence to continue independently.
Bird cup carving
22 Mar 2026
Come and learn how to craft a beautiful bird cup - a variation of the Kuksa (Scandinavian drinking vessel). A time honoured and deeply traditional introduction to woodworking, this course will set you up with a solid foundation of skills, and the confidence to continue independently.
Make a split hazel 'swallow's nest' basket
11 Apr 2026 The Green Wood Centre
Learn how to make a split hazel ‘swallow’s nest' basket - a mini version of the traditional ‘whisket’. Split Hazel Basketry is classified as critically endangered by the Heritage Crafts Association so you'll also be helping to keep these skills alive!
Introduction to spring foraging
16 Apr 2026 The Green Wood Centre
Woodlands are abundant with wild food at this time of year! This introductory course is designed to teach you how to identify, harvest and make meals with some of these wonderful plants and fungi.
Tool sharpening
18 Apr 2026 The Green Wood Centre
An immersive day learning how to sharpen green woodworking tools.
The morning will be spent focusing on the basics of sharpening straight edge tools such as knives, drawknifes and axes. During the afternoon, you will be shown how to sharpen curved tools such as spoon knives and travishers.
Relief carving in wood
19 Apr 2026 The Green Wood Centre
Relief carving is a process whereby a design is carved into a flat surface, using techniques that create the depth and texture of a three dimensional piece. This intensive one day course is ideal for those looking to start learning, or to improve their existing woodworking skills.
Coracle Making
09 May 2026 - 10 May 2026 The Green Wood Centre
Coracles are traditional round riverboats, designed to be paddled with a single oar and used for centuries on rivers across the British Isles. On this two-day masterclass, you’ll build your own Ironbridge-style coracle using traditional materials and simple hand tools.
Gate making with sweet chestnut
16 May 2026 - 17 May 2026 The Green Wood Centre
The ideal project to start or progress your green woodworking journey, you'll be schooled in using traditional hand tools and techniques, and leave with a solid foundation of skills.
Fan bird carving - morning session
13 Jun 2026 The Green Wood Centre
Learn how to use fundamental hand tools and take on a classic green woodworking project!
Fan bird carving - afternoon session
13 Jun 2026
Learn how to use fundamental hand tools and take on a classic green woodworking project!
Tree spirit carving
14 Jun 2026 The Green Wood Centre
Ideal for those with previous experience of whittling or spoon carving and looking to expand their range, this is a valuable opportunity to be coached by an experienced artisan! Beginners can also be catered to and will benefit from being taught how to take care using sharp knives.
Make a bendy chair with hazel
20 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2026 The Green Wood Centre
Ideal for anyone who wants to begin learning or build on their existing green woodworking skills! Designing and assemble a bendy hazel chair from coppice hazel rods, using a drill, saw and hammer.
Make a split hazel 'swallow's nest' basket
12 Sep 2026 The Green Wood Centre
Learn how to make a split hazel ‘swallow’s nest' basket - a mini version of the traditional ‘whisket’. Split Hazel Basketry is classified as critically endangered by the Heritage Crafts Association so you'll also be helping to keep these skills alive!
Coracle making
10 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026 The Green Wood Centre
Coracles are traditional round riverboats, designed to be paddled with a single oar and used for centuries on rivers across the British Isles. On this two-day masterclass, you’ll build your own Ironbridge-style coracle using traditional materials and simple hand tools.
Gate making with sweet chestnut
24 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026
The ideal project to start or progress your green woodworking journey, you'll be schooled in using traditional hand tools and techniques, and leave with a solid foundation of skills.
