one-day course

hurdle making

location: Somerby, North Lincolnshire

Learn how to make willow hurdles. Hurdles can be utilized in many ways in your garden be it as fencing, to make raised beds or as camouflage.

Ray Lister is the tutor - a local woodsman and craftsman who has been involved in woodland management for 20 years, teaching traditional and rural crafts. He has travelled worldwide practicing his craft, teaching and learning. He now manages local woodland growing hazel, willow and ash for coppicing and charcoal making as well as utilizing in basketry, furniture, hurdle making and other crafts.

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how to book:

  

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arrive:
  
for a 10am prompt start
depart:
  
after the course finishes at 4pm
directions:
  
sent with course confirmation
what to bring:
  
pen and notebook; work clothes
let us know:
  
if you are vegan or have any food allergies, or any special needs
price:
  
£95
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
lunch:
  
lunch is provided
car sharing:
  
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 

 

 

the venue is a smallholding nestled in the Lincolnshire Wolds, where they grow vegetables, fruit and vines, and keep sheep, pigs, hens, guinea fowl and ducks