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Author Archives: stevetomlin
Turtle doves Christmas decorations
Two turtle doves are an essential part of your Christmas decor and these handmade wooden decorations are a sustainable option as well as adding a touch of handmade charm. Available in two sizes, they’re ideal for the Christmas tree or … Continue reading
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Spoon carving workshop 2024
I’m just back from a brilliant time teaching a spoon carving beginners course for a lovely group. Starting with a greenwood log of fresh silver birch, the day covered all the skills to carve with axes and knives. They made … Continue reading
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Scything with Patrick Grant
A couple of weeks ago, I was asked to teach Patrick Grant of The Great British Sewing Bee, how to scythe at his home. Here’s his article for the Financial Times : Patrick Grant scythePatrick Grant scythe Find out more … Continue reading
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Scythe peening workshop 2024
I will be holding a scythe peening workshop at Bell Sykes Farm, Slaidburn, Lancashire on 4th Oct 2024. Learn how to peen a scythe using the jig and we will also cover making repairs and an in-depth look at sharpening. … Continue reading
Patrick Grant learning to scythe
Last week I was hired to teach Patrick Grant how to scythe at his home. The clothier, author and presenter of The Great British Sewing Bee is writing a new column for the Financial Times Weekend about managing his land … Continue reading
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Scything meadows at RHS Bridgewater
RHS Bridgewater at Salford is a new RHS Garden close to where I live so it was terrific to be asked to teach their staff how to cut a meadow using scythes. During the workshop we looked at how to … Continue reading
Cutting long grass with a scythe in Yorkshire
I’ve just been over near York, teaching the garden staff at Sledmere House how to cut the long grass in their meadows with a scythe. The meadow is really well maintained and the team wanted to find a more sustainable … Continue reading
Fan bird carving instruction pdf
If you want to learn how to carve fan birds, I teach fan carving workshops and also have an instruction pdf available in my etsy store. The Fan bird carving pdf download takes you through the step by step method … Continue reading
Learn to scythe book review
Although it is always best to learn practical skills in person, I recognise that not everyone is able to attend one of my Learn to Scythe courses. The next best option is to learn from my Learn to Scythe book … Continue reading
Hay Time at Hebden Bridge 2024
Hay Time at High Hirst Sunday 21st July – Sunday 4th August 2024 Experienced and/or enthusiastic scythers – and especially SABI members! – are keenly invited to help us mow our whole meadow this year. Join us for a day … Continue reading