About

Learn to use a shave horse, billhook and draw knife to de-bark, riven and cleave timber and will construct the gates from prepared timber.

All abilities welcome! This course is also appropriate for children aged 8+

What will I do and learn?

• Gain an introduction to ash timber products
• Discover the billhook, an essential tool of a coppice craftsperson
• Learn how to sharpen your green wood working tools
• Use the draw knife and shaving horse
• Learn to cleave the wood into beautiful and sturdy product
• Contribute to assembling a riven ash gate hurdle which will be used on our regenerative farm!

Key Information

Date – Saturday 22nd April

Times: We will be holding one morning session and one afternoon session

Morning: 10am – 12.30pm, or Afternoon: 1pm – 3.30pm.
Book a ticket for the timeslot you would like to attend. 

Location: Hay Castle, on the lawn

If you are arriving by car, please park in the main Hay-on-Wye carpark and walk to the castle.