Monthly Archives: May 2023

Ash splint basket making in Staffordshire

Posted on May 30, 2023 by stevetomlin

I had an amazing couple of days at Hassal Green Nature Reserve teaching an ash splint basket making course for a lovely group. During the workshop, we learned about sourcing, grading and preparing ash splint before getting on with weaving … Continue reading →

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101 Coronation meadows

Posted on May 27, 2023 by stevetomlin

Great news today in the GuardianGuardian that the Coronation meadow scheme has been successful in increasing the wildflower meadow habitat across the UK. I’ve been teaching Learn to Scythe courses at Bell Sykes Farm, the Coronation meadow for Lancashire for … Continue reading →

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