Learn to Scythe Book
A comprehensive and practical guide to working with an Austrian scythe. Perfect if you cannot attend a course or as a reference guide following tuition.
Learn to Scythe Courses 2019
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2 June or 26 July at Slaidburn, Lancashire £80
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tbc - Sedbergh, Cumbria £80
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tbc - Hullard Park, Manchester £80
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Peening Workshop 11th October, Slaidburn £80
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More dates to follow
You can also book me to teach 1-to-1 or group workshops at your own venue. See the Learn to Scythe page for more info.
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Learning to scythe in Manchester
Scything and Billy Joel – only in Manchester! Continue reading
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Scything the Churchyard in North Yorkshire
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Tagged churchyard, headstone, scythe, wildflower meadow
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Scything Stockport's community orchard
Scything in an urban orchard Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, Austrian scythe, beginners, course, Manchester, orchard, Stockport
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Like a hot knife through butter (cups)
Come to the meadow and learn to mow easily and quietly with an Austrian scythe. Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, Austrian, Brigflatts, course, cumbria, learn scything, scythe, workshop
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Improver's Scythe Masterclass 2018
Take your scything to new levels with a place on the Improvers’ Scythe Masterclass in Somerset. Continue reading
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Tagged advanced, green scythe fair, improvers, masterclass, scythe, somerset
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Scything the allotment
My scythe is out, summer is officially here! Continue reading
Learn to Scythe in Manchester
An extra chance to learn to scythe this summer in a fabulous meadow in south Manchester. Book your place now! Continue reading
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The vital wedge
It’s the subtle details of setting up your scythe that make a huge difference so don’t lose your wedge. Continue reading
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Tagged adjust, Austrian scythe, blade, course, set up, UK
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When scythes go bad
The scythe season is rapidly approaching and I hope I’ll see you on one of my Learn to Scythe courses where you’ll learn to set up, sharpen and mow for the maximum effectiveness and enjoyment. One of the trickiest things … Continue reading
Scything a wildflower meadow for beekeeping
Scything a riot of colours in wildflower meadow especially for bees. Continue reading
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