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.
Refunded fees can be transferred to another course of the same type. Please contact the office to discuss.
Herbs, History and Horses - a guide to low impact woodland restoration
: 24 Apr 2025
: Ashford, Kent
We are delighted to offer this rare opportunity to spend an immersive day with environmental forester Frankie Woodgate, learning about ancient woodland restoration, and watching horse logging in action.
Make a bendy hazel chair
: 26 Apr 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
This 1 day course is ideal for learners who are keen to make a lovely chair from a bundle of coppice hazel rods, using a drill, saw and hammer.
Shrink pot making
: 27 Apr 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
Shrink pots originate from Scandinavia, and are traditionally used for storing dry goods in the kitchen and pantry. Beginners and more experienced carvers all welcome on this course.
Coracle Making
: 03 May 2025 - 04 May 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
Build an Ironbridge-style coracle using simple tools and techniques to suit all levels of experience and ability.
Green Wood Stool Making
: 03 May 2025 - 04 May 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
Experience the joy of working with freshly cut green wood—cleaving, shaping, and assembling each part by hand. Choose between two timeless designs: a woven-seated footstool or a wooden-topped milking stool. From log to finished piece, you’ll craft a unique, one-of-a-kind stool using traditional tools and techniques.
Ash splint basketry
: 10 May 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
This course will take you through the full process of creating your own unique ash splint basket, from selecting the appropriate wood to weaving techniques.
Herbs, History and Horses - a guide to low impact woodland restoration
: 13 May 2025
: Ashford, Kent
A rare opportunity to spend an immersive day with environmental forester Frankie Woodgate, learning about ancient woodland restoration, and watching horse logging in action.
Introduction to Woodland Management AIM L3
: 28 May 2025 - 29 May 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
Build the background knowledge needed to manage your woodland sustainably, and work towards creating resilient, productive woods. Tailored to your individual needs, you are encouraged to share details of woodlands you are familiar with to aid your learning.
Introduction to Pole Lathe Turning
: 31 May 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
A great opportunity to spend a day with a master pole lathe turner, learning the basic principles and techniques to get you started.
Rustic Rake Making
: 01 Jun 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
Make your own garden rake from green ash wood, using traditional tools and devices.
Make a traditional (English bodgers style) shave horse
: 14 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
Learn how to make your own shave horse in the traditional English Bodgers style. Customised to suit your size and comfort, it will allow you to explore other greenwood crafts.
Introduction to Woodland Management AIM L3
: 17 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
Build the background knowledge needed to manage your woodland sustainably, and work towards creating resilient, productive woods. Tailored to your individual needs, you are encouraged to share details of woodlands you are familiar with to aid your learning.
Spoon carving
: 28 Jun 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
This course will help beginners get started, and those wanting to progress their technique further to try out more advanced designs.
Bowl carving
: 29 Jun 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
Learn how to carve your very own bowl using traditional tools and techniques
Make a split hazel 'swallow's nest' basket
: 05 Jul 2025
: 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 Green Woodworking
: 12 Jul 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
A great opportunity to become familiar with the the key elements of green wood crafts, and have a go at a range of different techniques.
Make a Mike Abbot style 'lumber' horse
: 13 Jul 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
Designed by green wood chairmaker, teacher and author Mike Abbott, these slightly crude but wonderfully functional shave-horses are assembled using lengths of 4x2, sturdy screws, simple tools, and a cordless drill.
Coracle Making - 3 Day course
: 22 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
Build an Ironbridge-style coracle, using simple tools and techniques that suit all levels of experience and ability.
Paddle making
: 20 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
Work alongside an established boat builder and artist to make your own personalised paddle.
Ash splint basketry
: 05 Oct 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
This course will take you through the full process of creating your own unique ash splint basket, from selecting the appropriate wood to weaving techniques.
Coracle Making
: 11 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
Build an Ironbridge-style coracle, using simple tools and techniques that suit all levels of experience and ability.
Tool sharpening
: 18 Oct 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
An immersive day learning how to sharpen a wide variety of green woodworking tools.
Relief Carving in Wood
: 19 Oct 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
Gain a great introduction to wood carving skills and how to set yourself up to carve at home.
Gate making with sweet chestnut
: 01 Nov 2025 - 02 Nov 2025
: The Green Wood Centre
Design and build a rustic sweet chestnut gate to take home. You will be guided through the entire process by an expert tutor, using traditional tools and techniques.
