location: nr Tiverton, Devon |
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Over a day you’ll learn to unload the kiln, grade and bag the charcoal, how to reload the kiln and light it. During the day we will monitor and control the burn using a smaller kiln and identify the signs that the burn is complete. We will also spend time exploring the woods, discussing sustainable harvesting of wood for charcoal production, marketing and packaging charcoal and other aspects of charcoal making. There is the option of camping overnight to monitor the full size kiln, whilst sitting by the campfire. We'll control the burn and try out the charcoal on the communal barbecue. In the morning, breakfast by the kiln whilst identifying the signs that the burn is complete and then closing it down.
We like people to gain as much as possible from the courses that we provide. For this reason we have a maximum of 6 places per course. As experienced instructors we create a relaxed atmosphere in which to learn. By the end of the course you will have learnt how to make charcoal in a metal ring kiln, have a good overview of charcoal production and have a bag of charcoal for your own barbecue. You can camp on site, or bed and breakfast is available nearby if required.
dates: see 'book online' below
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how
to book: |
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arrive: |
9am |
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depart: |
5pm for day course, approx 10am the next morning for those staying overnight |
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directions: |
sent with booking confirmation |
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what
to bring: |
pen and notebook; work clothes; sturdy footwear; work gloves; tent & sleeping bag if you are camping; towel (shower available); packed lunch; something for the communal barbecue |
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let
us know: |
if
you have any special needs |
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price: |
£55 for the day, an extra £15 to stay overnight Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee) No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course |
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food: |
bring a packed lunch and something for the communal barbecue; if you are camping, breakfast is provided |
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car
sharing: |
visit
our car
sharing forum to offer or request a lift |
