Category Archives: scythe courses

Scythe weekend at Brantwood House

Posted on June 10, 2012 by stevetomlin

On 14-15 July I will be teaching a two-day scythe workshop with Paul Kingsnorth at Brantwood House on Coniston Water. During the weekend you will learn the art and craft of scything in one of the most iconic settings of … Continue reading →

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Learn to Scythe course

Posted on May 29, 2012 by stevetomlin

It was hot, hot, hot in Cumbria this weekend – gorgeous weather to be out learning to scythe and that’s just what we were doing on my latest course. I love teaching folk to use the scythe and we’re lucky … Continue reading →

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Scythe Course dates 2012

Posted on February 7, 2012 by stevetomlin

My course dates and prices for 2012 are finally set, more details on the courses page: Learn to Mow with an Austrian Scythe 26 May, 30 June, 9 Sept 2012 – £60 Scythe Improvers 11 Aug – £70 Improve your … Continue reading →

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Feedback from Mowing Courses

Posted on August 3, 2011 by stevetomlin

It’s always nice to hear back from folk who’ve been on a course, especially to find they’ve been bitten by the scythe ‘bug’. These folk were on the ‘Learn to mow..’ course at Sprint Mill at the beginning of July. … Continue reading →

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Mowing on the Black Isle

Posted on August 1, 2011 by stevetomlin

Continuing our international mowing theme, Christiane & I are just back from the Black Isle, Scotland where we ran a two day mowing course for members of the Transition Black Isle group. We took a few days to work our … Continue reading →

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Cumbria Scythe Weekend

Posted on July 4, 2011 by stevetomlin

What a weekend! Under glorious blue skies I spent two fantastic days of mowing at Sprint Mill near Kendal. On Saturday I ran the second of my ‘Mowing with an Austrian Scythe’ courses for a group of 6 students. This … Continue reading →

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Mowing Course at Sprint Mill

Posted on May 31, 2011 by stevetomlin

On Sunday I ran the first of my mowing courses at Sprint Mill near Kendal in Cumbria. The course is designed to introduce people to mowing with a scythe or provide a refresher for those who would like to be … Continue reading →

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Beginners' course fully booked

Posted on May 20, 2011 by stevetomlin

My first course of the year, for beginners (and folk wanting a refresher) is now fully booked. There’s an interesting mix of people, from those who already have a scythe but are struggling to get the best from it, to … Continue reading →

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