weekend course

bent willow chairs


venue: the Middlewood Trust, Lancashire

We will look at harvesting materials, designing chairs and learning all the skills needed to make these beautiful, comfortable, and sturdy chairs.

At the end of the weekend you will have your own chair to take home.

If you have a cordless drill please bring it with you

The course runs from 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday, and you can arrive Friday evening if you like. Bring work clothes and stout footwear. Lunch will be provided each day. Bring your own food for evening meal and breakfast; cooking facilities and cutlery/crockery are available in our bunkhouse. Bunk house, yurt accommodation, plus camping available. Bring a sleeping bag.

dates: see 'book online' below'

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how to book:
 

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arrive:
 
Friday evening or Sat am for a 10am start
depart:
 
5pm Sat & Sun, but you can stay over on Fri and Sat eve.
directions:
 
click here for directions to Middlewood
what to bring:
 
pen and notebook; towel; work clothes or overalls; boots; sleeping bag; provisions for breakfasts and evening meals.
NO DOGS PLEASE
let us know:
 
if you are vegan or have any food allergies, or any special needs
accommodation:
 
yurt or bunkhouse if required; camping also available; bring sleeping bag (pillows & blankets provided)
price:
 
£100
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
car sharing:
 
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift