Pre and Post BushMoot courses
We've had a number of requests for these course so we’re doing the same as last year with some courses going on before and some after the main Moot days. If you're interested in any of these then book your places on the Ticket site here...
Traditional Basket Making skills
This is a great opportunity to spend the day learning transferrable skills and making something very substantial and useful.
Book your place here
Cost: £35 for the day + Approx £5 for materials
Date: Friday 3rd Aug and Wed 8th Aug
Minimum numbers: 5
Maximum numbers: 8
Note: Two people can work on a single project sharing the learning and the labour (only one basket though).
Here's an example of the fantastic baskets you'll be able to make while you master new skills and gain some great hands on experience.
Irish Creel
This is a very strong basket traditionally used in Ireland to gather peat, seaweed. Back creels were used to carry loads to market. The construction uses weaves unique to Ireland which are also used in lobster pots and coracles. It is a very useful basket to make for the outdoors. It will take a full day to complete. Bring knife, secateurs if you have them Max 8 people
Potato Skib
Traditional Irish basket made to sieve cooked potatoes and as a tray to eat from. It is a very strong basket made from barked willow, often hung on the wall in the kitchen until needed. Bring knife, secateurs if you have them 8 people max, Long day.
3 day Leather working
Book your place here
Cost: £120 + materials based on what you choose to make.
Date: Wed 2nd Aug - Friday 4th Aug
Minimum numbers: 5
Maximum numbers: 10
Those that attended this course last year have nothing but praise for it, so don’t miss your opportunity for small group instruction at a great price.
First Aid Course
NGB certified - This is a recognised qualification
Book your place here
Date: Thursday 2nd - Friday 3rd August
Minimum numbers: 5
Maximum Numbers: 10
Cost: £80
More info posted up very soon...
Course Run by Wayne Jones of Forest Knights School
We've had a number of requests for these course so we’re doing the same as last year with some courses going on before and some after the main Moot days. If you're interested in any of these then book your places on the Ticket site here...
Traditional Basket Making skills
This is a great opportunity to spend the day learning transferrable skills and making something very substantial and useful.
Book your place here
Cost: £35 for the day + Approx £5 for materials
Date: Friday 3rd Aug and Wed 8th Aug
Minimum numbers: 5
Maximum numbers: 8
Note: Two people can work on a single project sharing the learning and the labour (only one basket though).
Here's an example of the fantastic baskets you'll be able to make while you master new skills and gain some great hands on experience.
Irish Creel
This is a very strong basket traditionally used in Ireland to gather peat, seaweed. Back creels were used to carry loads to market. The construction uses weaves unique to Ireland which are also used in lobster pots and coracles. It is a very useful basket to make for the outdoors. It will take a full day to complete. Bring knife, secateurs if you have them Max 8 people
Potato Skib
Traditional Irish basket made to sieve cooked potatoes and as a tray to eat from. It is a very strong basket made from barked willow, often hung on the wall in the kitchen until needed. Bring knife, secateurs if you have them 8 people max, Long day.
3 day Leather working
Book your place here
Cost: £120 + materials based on what you choose to make.
Date: Wed 2nd Aug - Friday 4th Aug
Minimum numbers: 5
Maximum numbers: 10
Those that attended this course last year have nothing but praise for it, so don’t miss your opportunity for small group instruction at a great price.
First Aid Course
NGB certified - This is a recognised qualification
Book your place here
Date: Thursday 2nd - Friday 3rd August
Minimum numbers: 5
Maximum Numbers: 10
Cost: £80
More info posted up very soon...
Course Run by Wayne Jones of Forest Knights School
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