We are a social enterprise committed to reconnecting people to the woodlands, which we do through traditional and heritage skills workshops, sustainable woodland management, and making sustainable products, including charcoal. Our short courses are a great way to learn new practical skills in a supportive and fun environment.
14/08/2026 • 3 Days
nr Port of Menteith, Stirlingshire, FK8 3JY
Green Aspirations Scotland CIC
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A celebration of traditional and rural crafts, from green woodworking to leatherwork, natural dyes, and lots more.
Cost £TBC
12/09/2026 • 1 Day
nr Port of Menteith, Stirlingshire, FK8 3JY
Green Aspirations Scotland CIC
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If you want to learn traditional skills, use your hands, and create something wonderful, this one-day introduction to blacksmithing is for you! We'll use a charcoal-powered forge (using charcoal we make on site), and you'll learn some key basic techniques, including lighting and maintaining the fire, tapering, bending, and twisting.
Cost £100
12/09/2026 • 1 Day
nr Port of Menteith, Stirlingshire, FK8 3JY
Green Aspirations Scotland CIC
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Throughout the day, you'll learn about the characteristics of different species of wood and then get hands-on with a range of traditional hand tools, including draw knives and axes. The emphasis is on helping you learn basic skills which you can then develop for more complex projects.
Cost £80
13/09/2026 • 1 Day
nr Port of Menteith, Stirlingshire, FK8 3JY
Green Aspirations Scotland CIC
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A great follow-on from our Introduction to Blacksmithing workshop, allowing you to use the skills learned on that day and learn some new ones. You'll be able to experience the difference between the charcoal forge and a gas forge and learn the skill of splitting to make a toasting fork.
Cost £100
13/09/2026 • 1 Day
nr Port of Menteith, Stirlingshire, FK8 3JY
Green Aspirations Scotland CIC
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Learn how to make your very own wooden spoon with an axe, knife and spoon knife, following the sloyd tradition. You'll be guided through every step of the process from choosing your wood to designing your spoon, learning the tools and techniques you need as you go.
Cost £80
26/09/2026 • 1 Day
nr Port of Menteith, Stirlingshire, FK8 3JY
Green Aspirations Scotland CIC
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On this one-day course, participants will learn how to make a functional willow basket that will last for many years to come. We'll show you how to form the base, add the uprights, weave the sides and add a handle. The workshop is aimed at beginners.
Cost £80
26/09/2026 • 1 Day
nr Port of Menteith, Stirlingshire, FK8 3JY
Green Aspirations Scotland CIC
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This one-day course is a great introduction to green woodworking methods to make furniture. You'll learn how to use hazel round wood to make a rustic stool, using traditional tools and techniques to make the different components, then weave the stool seat.
Cost £80
27/09/2026 • 1 Day
nr Port of Menteith, Stirlingshire, FK8 3JY
Green Aspirations Scotland CIC
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On this one-day course, we'll guide your through the process of making your very own bench using traditional techniques, hand tools and sustainably-managed, local wood. You'll use a variety of tools to shape the legs, drill the holes, and fit the legs.
Cost £80
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