Description
Come and immerse yourself for the day in the woods at Pengelli Forest at our sustainably managed coppice plot and spend the day learning about small scale charcoal production. It's a full day of 'all things charcoal'! This workshop is very much a hands-on experience. You will be led through the wonderful process of producing a barrel of charcoal from start to finish and we'll cover some essential and interesting theory too. Whether you're looking to manage your woodland sustainably and/or want artists' charcoal, this workshop gives you the knowledge and experience to put charcoal making into practice The workshop covers: > Theory: uses, markets, history, techniques and tips. > Sourcing wood: What sort of wood and what to consider. > Processing wood. > How to stack and load the barrel for the best burn and charcoal. > Managing a burn: tips, safety and things to consider. Please note we offer sliding scale tickets on an honesty basis. We offer 'Low Income' tickets for people who struggle to meet their basic needs such as food, shelter and essential bills and/or may rely on benefits to do so. To see all ticket options click 'all booking options'. ARE THERE ANY REQUIREMENTS? > You will need to be physically able to walk and move around the woodland on uneven ground and get involved with physical tasks such as sawing wood if you'd like to. > Please wear weather appropriate outdoor clothing you don't mind getting dirty and sturdy boots. > Please bring a packed lunch, a bottle of water and a hot drink. You may also want to bring a notebook and pen to make notes. ABOUT THE VENUE & PENGELLI FOREST: We have a beautiful timber framed workshop and covered outdoor work area nestled in Pengelli Forest. The woodland plots we coppice are just a 10 minute walk from the workshop. Pengelli Forest is situated a few miles from the coast in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and is a very special place. It is a 163 acre richly diverse ancient woodland, one of the largest of its type remaining in Wales. Some of the forest is thought to have been wooded since the end of the last Ice Age – 10,000 years ago! It is one of Wales’ National Nature Reserves and an important habitat for many species. It also has a long and deep history stretching centuries as a working woodland from a valuable resource for local people to timber for World War II.
What's included in the price?
> All tools and equipment.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
We are a registered charity and small education centre dedicated to sustainable woodland management, green woodworking and woodland crafts. We are unique in that we only use traditional hand tools and are lucky enough to have a beautiful timber framed workshop set in the ancient woodland of Pengelli Forest. Our materials are provided by the forest in which we work and largely by the students on our 6 month LANTRA accredited Woodland Skills Course. We provide in-depth and considerate learning at a pace which allows real understanding and skill development. We weave together theory, practical skills and preparation for employment opportunities. We are a friendly bunch of people who have been bringing together learners, volunteers, stewards and general tree and craft lovers for almost 20 years!
FAQs
Most of our workshops, courses and events are tailored at the beginner to intermediate level. However, there may be some requirements around experience or physical ability so please check the event details for full information. If you're unsure about anything then please feel free to contact us via the 'message the tutor' button.
Each workshop/event has different needs. Please check the event details and emails for the full information. As our workshop is set in Pengelli Wood and has no road access, it's good to assume you will need sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing/protection and a bottle of drinking water for every course. You may also want to bring a notebook and pen if you'd like to take notes.
The postcode listed for Coppicewood College on the event won't get you to the workshop door as it is nestled in the beautiful Pengelli Wood (Pembrokeshire) without road access. To access the college, you will need to park by the entrance gate to the woods and walk approximately 5-7 mins through the woods to the workshop. We will send you more information about how to arrive once you're booked on. For now, if you Google Pengelli Wood you will be able to see where the woods are and know we are tucked away in there
