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Greenwood Days

Contact name: Peter Wood
65
Total bookings
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almost 11 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Greenwood Days have been running woodland craft courses since 1998, from a beautiful 90 acre wood in the National Forest on the Leicestershire/Derbyshire border. We offer day, weekend, midweek and week-long courses ranging from traditional Windsor chair-making to contemporary willow sculpture, longbow making to spoon carving. Our tutors are all highly skilled professional craft workers who share our passion for preserving, promoting and passing on these crafts and techniques.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Basketry, bark and plant fibres
2 days
Next date: 23rd Aug 2025
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Bowl turning pole lathe at Greenwood Days
1 day
Next date: 6th Oct 2025
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Carving - carve a greenwood bird bowl
2 days
Next date: 11th Oct 2025
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Coffee table - make a greenwood coffee table
3 days
Next date: 23rd Aug 2025
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Forging - Hook Tools
1 day
Next date: 10th Oct 2025
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Forging - Small items
1 day
Next date: 9th Oct 2025
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Greenwood stool making courses at Greenwood Days
2 days
Next date: 9th Aug 2025
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Hazel hurdle making at Greenwood Days
1 day
Next date: 19th Oct 2025
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Rush weaving - make a rush hat.
2 days
Next date: 18th Sep 2025
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Sharpening day at Greenwood Days
1 day
Next date: 18th Oct 2025
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Spoon carving weekend at Greenwood Days
2 days
Next date: 4th Oct 2025
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Square basketry at Greenwod Days
2 days
Next date: 15th Sep 2025
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Willow hurdle making at Greenwood Days
1 day
Next date: 18th Oct 2025
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Willow weaving - Oval backpack
2 days
Next date: 16th Aug 2025
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Windsor chair-making at Greenwood Days, 7-days
7 days
Next date: 15th Sep 2025

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
13 Jul 25'

Karen Brammer reviewed: Scything at Greenwood Days

"The course was full of information which was presented in a hands-on practical way. Steven gave individual advice to each of us as and when it was needed but also allowed us time to practise the skills he had taught. The actual scything , in a field, was the highlight, if exceptionally hot. Lots of water and rests to hone our blades made it eadier to cope. The therapeutic effect of the motion of scything combined with seeing the grass cut down was extremely satisfying. The woodland setting for the course, along with soup and drinks being provided on the camp fire, made it a beautiful setting to find out about the act of scything from a much simpler time. A big thank you to both Peter and Steven for their friendly , welcoming approach."

27 May 25'

Mark reviewed: Bowl turning pole lathe at Greenwood Days

"Had a really good day, Ade was really knowledgeable and passionate about the subject especially with all of the novices there (me included). Rainy day but still enjoying the atmosphere. Only didn’t realise how fit you needed to be to turn the lathe and do the bowl at the same time. Still really pleased with my bowl."

13 Apr 25'

Pat reviewed: Sharpening day at Greenwood Days

"Very interesting and informative day. Delivered in a very relaxed and friendly manner. Peter is extremely knowledgeable and helpful."

Greenwood Days responded:

"Glad you enjoyed the day Pat and hope it's helped your sharpening? Hope to see you again. Peter"

10 Apr 25'

Amos reviewed: Hazel hurdle making at Greenwood Days

"Peter and Alistair were great hosts and Alistair ran a superb hurdle making course. Great homemade lunch and a very friendly atmosphere I will definitely be back for another course."

Greenwood Days responded:

"thanks for the great review and so glad you enjoyed the course. Look forward to seeing you again. "