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residential
weekend course (camping)
round wood timber framing |
This
course is run by Adrian Leaman of Wholewoods,
and is for anyone interested in constructing rustic buildings on
their site using local coppice wood. We will be using green wood
timber framing techniques and freshly felled trees to create an
unusual outdoor structure. ‘Round’ wood is young coppiced
trees, not sawn or squared, sometimes with the bark still on.
The design
we will be following can be put together by a small team of people
in a few days; we will be using traditional hand tools. You will
also learn how to read trees, their different characteristics and
uses, how to get the best from your woodworking tools, how to work
with the grain, and elegant ways to join wood.
The benefits
of using round wood:
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greener - no need for industrial proceessing to square the timbers,
and no waste
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cheaper
- you don’t have to pay someone to process the wood, or
buy machinery to do it
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it's the origin of DIY - the way we’ve been doing it for
thousands of years, and the way it’s still done in many
parts of the world
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uses
less wood, and no need to fell veteran trees
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possible
to use local wood of many species
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encourages
coppicing and sustainable woodland management
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creates
unusual and unique buildings that maintain the beautiful natural
form of trees
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structures are lighter - less need for serious foundations
more on round wood timber framing
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arrive: |
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It is best to arrive on Friday night to set up tents, get comfortable and be able to have a relaxed start in the morning. If there is no way for you to get here Friday night, come as early as you can Saturday morning. The course starts after breakfast on Saturday morning - 9.30. Note, food will not be provided on Friday night; hot drinks on arrival |
depart: |
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The course will finish around 4pm on Sunday afternoon to allow time to travel home. You can of course leave earlier if you have to. |
directions: |
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click here for
directions to Wholewoods |
what
to bring: |
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normal camping gear: waterproofs, warm layers, boots, gloves etc; tent; sleeping bag & mat; knife, fork, spoon, plate, bowl, mug; wate bottle; torch with spare batteries; whistle; wash kit & towel; personal toiletries & medication; notebook & pen; small day sac; strong work gloves; one good story or joke for the campfire.
Meals are provided except Friday evening
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON SITE, as it is a SSSI, with ground-nesting birds, badgers, deer & sheep.
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if
you are vegan or have any food allergies, or any special needs |
accommodation: |
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camping - contact us if you'd like to hire a tent |
price: |
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£130 skint; £150 comfortable; £190 affluent
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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a beautiful and natural round wood timber frame construction
making round
wood joints
putting up a round wood frame
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