Our 2 term Designer Maker course has a clear set of goals. To teach the craft of cabinet making and furniture design to an exceptionally high standard whilst making a series of beautiful pieces of fine furniture designed by award winning furniture designer Will Acland during the set project phase of the course and by our talented students during the self designed project phase of the course. All pieces will be designed and made to the highest of standards and will be taken home to be enjoyed for generations to come.
No formal qualifications or previous woodworking experience is required but a passion and energy for learning new skills are a must.
Protected Landscapes + Heritage Skills
1-5 days per subject
BOUNDARY MAINTENANCE – Drystone Walling, Fencing, Hedge Laying – 1-5 days per subject. Anyone with the responsibility for the management of boundaries, as well as farm workers and other land-based workers may require boundary maintenance training.
Estates + Property
Various start dates available
Level 3 Craft Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard (Site/Architectural). Are you looking to advance your skills in carpentry and joinery? Do you want to take your experience in the industry further? If you’re looking to establish yourself as a competent and skilled Joiner, this Level 3…
Estates + Property
Various start dates available
Level 2 Craft Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard (Site/Architectural). The broad purpose of the occupation is working with building materials (most often wood) to create and install building components. This typically involves shaping and cutting materials, installing finished materials…
Protected Landscapes + Heritage Skills
24th October 2024 9:00am to 5:00pm
Creating beautiful natural pots from greenwood, using the shrinkage of the tree as it dries out to create a sealed pot. Working with the natural properties of green wood by hollowing out a section of branch. Carefully carving a base out of dried wood and using a technique so that as the greenwood…
Rewilding and reintroductions
Wild Futures: Careers with The Wildlife Trusts
Business Supporter Network - Launch Event