lots of great work progressing up in Kirkton woodland with the development of the sensory trail. the next instalment will be a willow dome, come along and learn how to make willow structures from an expert !
**update, this workshop is now full, but names are being taken for a waiting list, so contact if you are still interested **
GREENWOODWORKING AND WHITTLING TASTER SESSION
Would you like to try out Whittling and Greenwoodworking?
Come and join us at the Lochcarron Treehouse on Sat 11th & Sun 12th from 10am – 4.30pm.
We have a trained tutor coming along to demonstrate equipment & best practice. You will be given the opportunity to make a small item to take home.
This is a free workshop. Bring your own lunch or food to share .
LIMITED SPACES – on a first come first served basis.
Please contact Lynda Beveridge on 01520 733232 or beveridge.lynda@yahoo.co.uk to secure your place.
as part of our commitment to adult education & rural skills we are hosting a couple of willow weaving courses again this spring. Tutor is Monique Bervoets, the first course is the weekend of 4th 5th February, for beginers and intermediate. 10am – 5 pm. £50 each. to make a big log basket with an underfoot base.
Evening classes will be held on Tuesdays in March. 7pm – 9pm. £40 per person for the whole course, this is suitable also for beginners or intermediates and will produce a round basket with finger grips. venue the pinewood cabin. wear old clothes and for the weekend course, bring a packed lunch. Booking essential 01520 722 952. or infosmithyhub@gmail.com
willow weaving course with Monique Bervoets, 20th 21st Feb, 10 – 4. bring a packed lunch & wear old clothes, cost £45 per person. at the pinewood cabin.
Here are some of the photos from the day:
Map Reading and Navigation
with Brian Kerr
Thursday 3rd March – 1000 -1230
Sunday 6th March – 1030 -1300
At the Tree House
£3 per person, for 2 x sessions
.Don’t know north from South? Never sure about grid reference numbers on maps? This introductory course, includes classroom and outdoors practical guidance to help you find your way around when walking the local area.
Making Bird and Bat Boxes
with Brian Kerr and Terry Hitchen
Tuesday 15th March – 1330 -1600
Thursday 17th March – 1830 –2100
At the Small workshop, The Smithy Hub
£3 per person, per session
Woodwork skills for beginners, learn basic skills while helping wildlife, create bird, bat and owl Boxes for use in Kirkton Woodland and at the Smithy, come to both classes or just one.
wear suitable work clothes.
Design and Build a Bird Hide
with Brian Kerr
Wednesday 9th March – 1030 -1530
Saturday 19th March – 1030 -1530
Wednesday 23rd March – 1030 -1530
At Kirkton Woodland
£3 per person, per session
Design and build a bird hide using some locally sourced natural materials from Kirkton Community Woodland. Bring a packed lunch and wear warm outdoors work clothes.
Gaelic Trees and The Tree alphabet
with George Hendry
Tuesday 29th March – 1900 -2030
Tuesday 5th April – 1900 -2030
At the Tree House
£3 per person, per session
Please wear outdoor footwear as some of the course may take place outside. A fun and practical exploration of the Gaelic tree alphabet, how each letter was associated with a tree.
Making Viewpoints and Seats
with Brian Kerr
Saturday 12th March – 1030 -1530
Sunday 13th March – 1030 -1530
At Kirkton Woodland
£3 per person, per session
Please wear outdoor clothing. bring a packed lunch A workshop in using natural materials within the landscape to create attractive bench seating to enhance scenic viewpoints.
Bush Craft– Bush Tucker
with Lynda Beveridge
Saturday 26th March – 1200 -1500
At the Smithy Hub
£3 per person.
Fancy cooking outdoors bush tucker style? Learn to use a Dutch Oven, cook over a fire and make some tea using a Kelly Kettle. Share recipes & stories and learn the ancient craft of outdoor cooking. Wrap up well, bring waterproofs, wear sturdy footwear and bring a sense of adventure.
For further information or to book;
lochcarronkwhg@gmail.com
075 63 90 93 56 ( leave a message)
Design & Build a Woodland Shelter
Dates- Sat 20th, Weds 24th Feburary
times- 1030 – 1530
venue – meet at Kirkton Woodland, Wood yard at the top of the access road.
tutor- Brian Kerr
student fee- £3 a session
Design and build a woodland shelter using some locally sourced natural materials.
Woodwork – Design & Build Log Tables & Benches
Dates – Friday 5th & Saturday 6th Feburary
times- 11 – 4
venue – The smithy & small workshop
tutor – Terry & Brian
student fee – £3
Bring Packed Lunch and wear outdoor work clothes.
exploratory digging and clearing on the Coffin route
Date – Saturday 23rd January
time – 1030 – 1530
venue – Kirkton woodland
RVP at the yard
FREE
wear suitable outdoor work clothes and footwear as the ground is currently VERY muddy.
please bring packed lunches . hot drinks will be provided.
Firewood scavenging and clearing archaeological features
Date- Saturday 30th January
time 1030 – 1530
venue – Kirkton woodland
FREE
wear suitable outdoor work clothes and footwear as the ground is currently VERY muddy.
please bring packed lunches . hot drinks will be provided.
Firewood scavenging and clearing archaeological features
Date Saturday 13th February
time 1030 – 1530
venue – Kirkton woodland
FREE
wear suitable outdoor work clothes and footwear as the ground is currently VERY muddy.
please bring packed lunches . hot drinks will be provided.
for further info lochcarronkwhg@gmail.com
01520 722 232
Here is the latest update of our programme of events for Jan, Feb, March 2016. You can also see events on our Diary page. All events are bookable via lochcarronkwhg@gmail.com
| Course/ Event | tutor | Date | times | cost | venue |
| Aspen Tree Growing | Richard Livingston | Fri 29th Jan | 1000 –1500 | FREE | Pinewood cabin at the Smithy Hub & outdoors |
| Map reading and navigating | Brian Kerr | Thurs 3rd, Sun 6th March | TBC | £3 for 2 sessions | Tree house & outdoors |
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Making Bird and Bat Boxes
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Brian Kerr & Terry Hitchen | Tues 15th , Thurs 17th March | 1330 – 1600 1830 – 2100 | £3 a session | Small workshop at the Smithy |
| Design & Build a Woodland Shelter
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Brian Kerr | Weds 10th, Sat 20th, Weds 24th Feb | 1030 – 1530 | £3 a session | Kirkton Woodland |
| Design & Build Bird Hide
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Brian Kerr | Weds 9th, Sat 19th, Weds 23rd March | 1030 -1530 | £3 a session | Kirkton Woodland |
| Design & Build Log Tables & Benches
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Brian Kerr & Terry Hitchen | Fri 5th & Sat 6th Feb | 1100 – 1600 | £3 a session | The smithy & small workshop |
| Gaelic Tree Alphabet
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George Hendry | Tuesday 29th March, 5th April | 1900 – 2030 | £3 a session | The treehouse & smithy grounds |
| Choosing Viewpoints & Erecting Seats | Brian Kerr | Sat 12th Sun 13th March | 1030- 1530 | £3 a session | Kirkton woodland |
| Bush Craft- Bush Tucker | Lynda Beveridge | Sat March 26th | 1100 – 1330 | £3 | Smithy Woods |
| Pottery course | Vicky Stonebridge | Thursdays 21st, 28th Jan, 4th, 11th, 18th Feb |
1030 – 1200 | £6 per session | Pop Up Pottery at the Smithy Hub |
| Raku Pottery firing day | Vicky Stonebridge | Sat 27th Feb | 1200 – 1700 | £3 | Pop Up Pottery at the Smithy Hub |
| Basket making | Monique Bervoets | Sat 21st , Sun 22nd Feb | 1000 – 1600 | £45 | Pinewood Cabin at the Smithy Hub |
| Exploratory clearing of the ‘Coffin path’ | LCDC/ KT | Sat 23rd Jan | 1030 – 1530 | FREE | Kirkton Woodland |
| Firewood scavenging and clearing archaeological features | LCDC /KT | Sat 30th Jan | 1030 – 1530 | FREE | Kirkton Woodland |
| Firewood scavenging and clearing archaeological features | LCDC /KT | Sat 13th Feb | 1030 – 1530 | FREE | Kirkton Woodland |
| Maintenance and landscaping work at the Smithy Hub. | LCDC | Sun 28th Feb | 1030 – 1530 | FREE | The Smithy |
More details about each event will be uploaded separately.
For further information or to book;
lochcarronkwhg@gmail.com
075 63 90 93 56
Aspen Growing Workshop
Date- Friday 29th January
time 1000 – 1500
venue – Pinewood & Attadale
tutor- Eadha
student fee – FREE
lochcarronkwhg@gmail.com to book
Many Thanks to Richard Livingstone who ran this event. Here are some photos of the day, thanks to those who braved the bad weather and forecast and came along.
Lochcarron Community Development Company 