At the Green Wood Centre, we're deeply committed to sharing practical woodland skills and sustainable living practices. We run a wide variety of courses in woodland management, coppicing and heritage crafts. Everything we offer is taught by experienced professionals and woodland practitioners. We also strive to ensure the best quality learning experience by keeping numbers low and unless otherwise specified, our courses are suitable for all levels of experience and ability.
14/06/2026 • 1 Day
The Green Wood Centre
Small Woods Association
01952 432769
office@smallwoods.org.uk
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Ideal for those with previous experience of whittling or spoon carving and looking to expand their range, this is a valuable opportunity to be coached by an experienced artisan! Beginners can also be catered to and will benefit from being taught how to take care using sharp knives.
Cost £110
20/06/2026 • 2 Days
The Green Wood Centre
Small Woods Association
01952 432769
office@smallwoods.org.uk
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Ideal for anyone who wants to begin learning or build on their existing green woodworking skills! Designing and assemble a bendy hazel chair from coppice hazel rods, using a drill, saw and hammer. No woodworking experience is necessary and you will be guided through the whole process.
Cost £300
27/06/2026 • 1 Day
The Green Wood Centre
Small Woods Association
01952 432769
office@smallwoods.org.uk
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Still favoured by bodgers today, a pole lathe is a traditional, manually operated wood-turning tool that uses a foot treadle and a springy pole to rotate wood, ideal for creating chair legs and other round objects.
Cost £110
11/07/2026 • 2 Days
The Green Wood Centre
Small Woods Association
01952 432769
office@smallwoods.org.uk
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Hone your fundamental green woodworking skills, and make your own unique stool without glue or nails! Working with green wood also reduces waste, and the need for energy-intensive drying processes. Choose between a woven or solid wood seat, and whether to complete your components on a shave-horse or pole-lathe.
Cost £230
25/07/2026 • 1 Day
The Green Wood Centre
Small Woods Association
01952432769
office@smallwoods.org.uk
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This workshop is designed for anyone who identifies as a woman and wants to learn about green wood working in a supportive, encouraging environment. Using locally sourced wood, you will be guided through the process of building a hand crafted, rustic stool.
Cost £95
12/09/2026 • 1 Day
The Green Wood Centre
Small Woods Association
01952 432769
office@smallwoods.org.uk
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Learn how to make a split hazel ‘swallow’s nest' basket - a mini version of the traditional ‘whisket’. Split Hazel Basketry is classified as critically endangered by the Heritage Crafts Association so you'll also be helping to keep these skills alive!
Cost £145
26/09/2026 • 1 Day
The Green Wood Centre
Small Woods Association
01952 432769
office@smallwoods.org.uk
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Spend a day learning how to make a traditional woven hazel hurdle, working alongside a professional hurdle maker. You will leave with a hurdle to take home, along with the knowledge to continue practicing and honing your skills.
Cost £135
24/10/2026 • 2 Days
The Green Wood Centre
Small Woods Association
01952 432769
office@smallwoods.org.uk
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Spend a weekend designing and building a rustic gate to meet your specific requirements. The ideal project to start or progress your green woodworking journey, you'll be schooled in using traditional hand tools and techniques, and leave with a solid foundation of skills.
Cost £275
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