Monthly Archives: August 2020

Scything course for Green Angels in Staffordshire

Posted on August 12, 2020 by stevetomlin

For the last two days I’ve been in Staffordshire teaching a group of volunteers how to scythe. Green Angels is a programme of outdoor training courses run by The Land Trust to give people new skills and experience. We worked … Continue reading →

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Ash splint packbasket

Posted on August 9, 2020 by stevetomlin

The ash splints that I pounded this spring are working so well and I’m really pleased to have had another commission for this packbasket which I just finished. The basket measures 18″ to the rim with a top handle and … Continue reading →

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Learn to scythe course feedback 2020

Posted on August 8, 2020 by stevetomlin

Lovely feedback from a recent scything course; pictured is Roger scything well during the course at Bell Sykes in Lancashire. I am teaching Learn to Scythe on 4th Sept at Chapel-le-Dale, please email steve[at]stevetomlincrafts.co.uk if you’d like to book a … Continue reading →

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Ash splint baskets course in Surrey

Posted on August 8, 2020 by stevetomlin

Last month I was invited down to Surrey to teach a group of fine furniture makers how to make ash splint baskets. Aidan Turner runs a school for aspiring furniture makers and wanted the course to broaden the students’ experience … Continue reading →

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Scything course at Lancashire Coronation Meadow

Posted on August 5, 2020 by stevetomlin

After a difficult start to the scythe season, it was great to be back with a group learning to scythe at Bell Sykes farm in Lancashire. Bell Sykes is the Coronation Meadow for the county and the meadows are a … Continue reading →

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Blackberry picking stave basket

Posted on August 3, 2020 by stevetomlin

With all the things that are going on this year, it’s easy to lose track of the months. Happily, nature’s calendar is still reliable and a great way to keep in touch with the seasons. As we shift from the … Continue reading →

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