Coppice Crafts

Coppice Crafts

At: Myerscough College, Preston

Fees: £55

Course Length:
1 Day

Times:
10.00am - 4.00pm

Dates Available
Start Sat 08 Oct 2016 ENROL & PAY

Learn about traditional ways of turning trees into useful products. Try your hand at cutting down trees, producing charcoal, making a birch broom, a willow hurdle, and have a go on the pole lathe. There will also be a chance to walk round the College’s wildlife woodland conservation area.

The course aims to cover:

• Safe and effective use of a variety of edged tools
• The history and ecology of coppiced woodland management
• Safe tree felling methods
• A chance to make a birch bessom, a wooden mallet, a hurdle and willow charcoal using coppiced stems
• The use of a draw knife, froe, shave horse and pole lathe

This is an outdoor course so clothing, boots and waterproofs will be needed. Bring a packed lunch.

How To Apply or Enquire Enrol and pay by phone: Tel: 01995 642255

Enquire online, using the 'Enquire' button at the top of this page

Enquire by email: shortcourses@myerscough.ac.uk

Enquire by phone: 01995 642255

Special Education Needs and Disability - Short Courses Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Regrettably the College does not receive funding for the provision of learning support for students with additional learning needs attending Short Courses, which are run on a full-cost basis. The College's Learning Support Service may be able to provide support but it is the responsibility of the student to meet the cost. For further details contact 01995 642222 ext 2045 (or email learningsupport@myerscough.ac.uk) with details of support requirements and the relevant course.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.