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Free shavehorse workshops
I’m leading a series of free Greenwood working sessions this spring and summer with The Land Trust at their Hassall Green Nature Reserve in Staffordshire. Learn to split, shave and joint fresh timber to make a set of shavehorses for … Continue reading
Peening Day in Staffordshire
I’ll be leading a free scythe peening workshop at Hassal Green Nature Reserve in Staffordshire on 15th April 2026, in conjuction with The Land Trust. Scythes have been used on the Reserve for several years to manage their wildflower meadow. … Continue reading
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Learn to scythe workshop dates 2026
Learn to scythe on one of my fun, practical courses ideal for beginners or those looking to improve their skills. During the day we’ll cover every ascept of using an Austrian scythe: setting up the scythe, sharpening, mowing technique and … Continue reading
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Scything a meadow in Cheshire
Today I’ve been in Cheshire, scything a garden meadow for a client. The site is being managed as a wildflower meadow so I cut and remove the grass to reduce the fertility. I’ve cut this area a few times now … Continue reading
Spoon carving course in Manchester 2025
Spoon carving is a fantastic pastime and great introduction to working with wood suitable for beginners and improvers. You learn to use axes and knives to transform a freshly cut birch log into a practical cooking spoon during a fun, … Continue reading
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Scything while visually impaired
This is Rob who came on my Learn to Scythe course earlier this year. He has macula degenerative disease and is registered blind though, as you can see, it doesn’t hold him back. Scything is lightweight, low impact work which … Continue reading
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Learn to Scythe in West Cumbria
I was in Whitehaven in Cumbria earlier this week, delivering a Learn to Scythe workshop at Haig Country Park in conjunction with the National Trust and The Land Trust. We had a great group with a range of interests and … Continue reading
Learn to Scythe North Yorkshire
A late cancellation had made a space available on my Learn to Scythe course on 25th May 2025 at Foxglove Covert near Richmond in North Yorkshire. Book your place on Eventbrite: Learn to Scythe 25 May 2025
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Local councils join No Mow May 2024
It’s great to read that 40 local councils have signed up to No Mow May 2024 to leave some of their verges and parks to grow and increase biodiversity. Is your local council one of them?
Spoon carving workshop for beginners
Spoon carving is a brilliant way to get into all kinds of wood carving. During my beginner’s courses, you’ll learn how to carve with an axe and knives to create a spoon right from a log to the finished product. … Continue reading