Green Woodwork

Bodging in Lower Woods

Location: Lower Woods (owned by Glos. Wildlife Trust) in S. Gloucestershire nr Bristol
Dates: Friday 3rd - Monday 6th September 2010; 2,3 or 4 day courses

Cost: £60/day + £5/day camping

Following on from the great success of last years wild bodging course here is another unique opportunity to wild camp and experience the true delight of bodging in an ancient wild wood. Based in the middle of the beautiful and remote Lower Woods you will have the chance to undertake a structured course exploring a range of greenwood crafts using traditional equipment. During the course you will have the chance to create a variety of items - such as the woodland camping kit: chopping board, spoon and spatula and handcarved bowl; - there will also be the chance to make camp furniture such as an elegant bench (you need to book this in advance as it has additional material costs of £30 and needs 3 days to complete); and other items such as candlesticks and dibbers.

In addition to the structured course there will be the opportunity to make the most of the setting with bat walks, woodland cooking, and exploring the woodland for wildfoods.

Booking (there are limited spaces on all courses so please book early):
call 0117 9024056 or email jon@jonattwood.com

Pole Lathe Building Course
- this takes 3 days and some warning is required so timber can be prepared - please enquire for further details.

call 0117 9024056 or email jon@jonattwood.com