SUMMER IN THE WOODS
12th / 13th / 14th July 2008
Bealkelly Wood, Tuamgraney, County Clare (please note: this is a privately owned woodland not open to visitors outside specific events, except on business).
CELT's Big Woodland /Countryside Skills Training Event
CELT presents, in association with Muintir na Coille (Coppice and Allied Trades Association), choice from 15 courses in environmental and ecological trades for all levels. Trainees already having basic skills are welcome to develop their skills further with the guidance of our highly qualified tutors. Courses are open to all over 14 years and 'Woodcrafts' course open to 8 - 14 yr old children of CELT tutors and course participants only.
PROPOSED COURSES (Scroll down using arrow -bottom right - for more courses) Note: some courses have a third day available at additional fee of 70 euro (50 euro concession).
Shave-horse construction (2-day course)
Using native timber to make this essential tool of the greenwood furniture trade. Material Cost per student 40 euro.
Course tutor: Eoin Donnelly
Spinning and Weaving (possible 3rd day)
Introduction to the age-old craft of spinning and weaving wool to make a small bag, hat or similar.
Weaving: Make your own easy to use weaving loom. Design and weave your own handbag.
Spinning: Learn how to spin wool on a spinningwheel and with drop-spindle. Learn how to use a wool-carder.
Making natural dyes: Learn how to make natural dyes from plants and tree barks. Dye a scarf with natural dyes.
Worksheets on Spinning wool and making natural dyes plus a drop-spindle and carded wool fleece to take home included in course fee.
Course tutor : Susanna Anker
Natural Building (possible 3rd day)
Construction using cob (earth, straw and sand), cordwood (logs built into cob).
Course tutor: Saul Mosbacher
Bow Making (possible 3rd day)
Using traditional hand tools to produce a hunting bow. This course will include arrow making and firing techniques - materials charge 20 euro.
Course Tutor: Sedge
Yurt Wheel construction (possible 3rd day)
Start your own Yurt (Asian-style wood-frame tent) with our Permaculture & Yurt specialist Graham Strouts.
Stone Carving / Cutting (possible 3rd day)
This stone carving workshop involves an introduction to the tools of stone carving, methods of using them, and a relief carving of a natural form on panel. Participants should have a relief sculpture in limestone / sandstone to take home with them.
Course tutor : Dermot Twohigk
Herblore - The Magic of Plants (possible 3rd day)
In celebration of the wonderful diversity that nature has gifted to us, we will spend the weekend exploring the characters and uses of some of our native, wild and garden plants.
Course includes making simple herbal remedies for home use (tinctures & ointments), seasonal recipes, herb walk, folklore, permaculture and growing tips, preserving herbs for winter use and more herbal tincture and ointment making.
Course tutor: Kes Clarke
Greenwood Furniture (possible 3rd day)
Constructing interesting and unique furniture items from native green hardwoods selected for the properties of the species as well as for the natural shapes and grains of the wood. Hand tools and traditional techniques are used throughout.
Each student makes a simple object e.g. a wooden mallet as an introduction to the craft, before moving on to construct an item of furniture.
Everything you need is provided but you might like to bring your own pencil, pocket knife, and hand-saw if you have them. We are open to new ideas so if you have a specific project in mind please contact us well in advance; we will accommodate you if viable.
Materials charge 20 euro.
Course tutor : Stuart McIntyre view image
Boat building (possible 3rd day)
Constructing a small rowing boat. Basic carpentry skills are essential.
Course Tutor: Del Harding
Wood Carving (possible 3rd day)
This Woodcarving course caters for beginners amd those with varying levels of experience, including those who may wish to bring a project they are already working on, for guidance and advice.
Beginners will have the choice of carving an oak leaf, or ogham (alphabet from the native trees) inscription, or simple celtic knotwork motif.
Those with some experience will work on a leaf tray in two dimension, or a simple rustic bowl also in two dimension.
Course Tutor: Andrew St Ledger, see www.acanthus.ie
Ti-pi making (possible 3rd day)
Have a nice chilled weekend learning everything you could want to know about Tipi Construction and lifestyle from' Tipi Dave.'
With over 20 years of tipi experience, Dave can teach you how to make the best of the most beautiful and sacred of natural shelters. On the course you will (using hand operated, singer sewing machines.) construct a scaled down 7ft diameter tipi cover and inner liner. You will have hands on preparing a set of poles, pegs and pins.
This size tipi is a practical, manageable size to make in a workshop environment. However the technique once learned can be applied to any size tipi.
Optional materials cost applies to this course if you wish to bring your finished work home. Please don't hesitate to ring Dave for more details.
Course tutor : Ti-pi Dave (087-237-3643)
Blacksmithing (possible 3rd day)
This friendly, informal course will introduce the noble art of blacksmithing with the use of a small portable forge. Participants will have the opportunity to use a use a variety of tools on-site and be fully instructed on their safe use. The tutor is on-hand constantly throughout the course to give individual attention. Each participant will then take away the end product, generally a wrought iron semi-decorative toasting fork. 10 euro materials charge payable with course fee.
Course Tutor: Peter Collins
Coppersmithing / Tinsmithing (possible 3rd day)
A unique opportunity to learn the skills of a master cratsman and make a jug or other container using simple hand tools and recycled materials. Materials charge 10 euro.
Course Tutor: Andy Harris
Basket Weaving (possible 3rd day)
Traditional willow basketry skills for many uses and the varieties of willow available - Materials charge 10 euro.
Course Tutor: Peter Sheehan
Silversmithing (possible 3rd day)
This course aims to introduce the art and delights of silver jewellery making with practical help and guidance in the design and making of your own unique piece of silver jewellery. Participants will be shown the correct use of tools and a wide range of silver jewellery making techniques including silver soldering and stone setting. A variety of quality semi-precious stones will be available to buy from the tutor. An additional charge is payable of 4 Euro pp general workshop materials charge, plus cost of silver according to amount used.
Also bring protective apron and stool / chair if you can.
Course tutor: Susi Lewisohn view image
Sugan Chair making (possible 3rd day)
Using green wood and sisal to make your own small traditional sugan chair.
Materials charge 5 euro.
Course tutor : Sean Walshe
Felt-making (possible 3rd day)
Learn to make brightly coloured felt mats, hats and bags from sheeps' fleece. Please bring wellies, waterproof leggings, a towel and a cushion. Materials charge 15 euros.
Course tutor : Joan Casey
Dry Stone & Lime Mortar Walling (possible 3rd day)
Traditional construction techniques for walls and buildings - also garden features (retaining walls, raised beds, seats, steps) plus an introduction to the use of lime mortar which allows a building to 'breathe' letting out water-vapour but preventing rain from getting in. Steel-toe-cap boots are recommended.
Course Tutor: Bob Wilson
For youngsters (8 - 14 yrs) : Woodcrafts (Children of tutors and course participants only) (possible 3rd day)
This youngsters' workshop will be split into 3 elements, hosted by Stewart Fernie, Femke Vandenberg and Mark Wilson, who have delivered the previous workshops. The tutor group has come up with a new appraoch to develop youngsters' ideas into various interests. This has partly arisen out of the need for new ideas by many youngsters who have repeated the course many times. The tutors will supervise use of hammers and saw - other sharp tools (e.g. knife, axe) will be used by the tutor only.
Woodcraft - Stewart Fernie
Youngsters will learn simple rustic skills, including hammers and nails, rustic furnture, charcoal and many other simple rustic items.
Felting & Rustic Art - Femke Vandenberg
This course will include simple needle felting and rustic art from found objects in wood, plus lots from our very talented young artists.
Simple Blacksmithing & Coppersmithing - Mark Wilson (Many years experience as fully registered tutor with Irish National Teachers Organisation / Heritage Council 'Heritage in Schools' project).
This course will include simple items made in the forge and items made from recycled Aluminium and Copper.
COURSE FEES : 150 euro (for 2 days) IN ADVANCE PLEASE (Concessions for students / unwaged 100euro - on request) (Extra 20 euro for those paying on arrival) (Additional fee 70 euro / 50 concession for 3rd day)
Annual MEMBERSHIP of CELT Club is a requirement - 15 euro.
- Plus any materials charge (payable directly to tutor)
- POST your course fee payment (+ membership if applicable) to confirm booking - cheque or PO payable to CELT
Along with your name and contact details.
Also, Please give 2nd and 3rd choices if you can as some courses may be quickly booked up.
BOOKING FORM:
On-line Booking
Courses run 10.30am - 5.30pm.
Please do arrive early on the Saturday to Register etc. at the gate.
Canteen (Good wholesome food available).
Also a Teahouse & Camping (free) for participants only - in the designated area. Leave only your footprints !
Strong boots / Wellingtons, Raingear, Penknife are recommended.
12th / 13th / 14th July 2008
Bealkelly Wood, Tuamgraney, County Clare (please note: this is a privately owned woodland not open to visitors outside specific events, except on business).
CELT's Big Woodland /Countryside Skills Training Event
CELT presents, in association with Muintir na Coille (Coppice and Allied Trades Association), choice from 15 courses in environmental and ecological trades for all levels. Trainees already having basic skills are welcome to develop their skills further with the guidance of our highly qualified tutors. Courses are open to all over 14 years and 'Woodcrafts' course open to 8 - 14 yr old children of CELT tutors and course participants only.
PROPOSED COURSES (Scroll down using arrow -bottom right - for more courses) Note: some courses have a third day available at additional fee of 70 euro (50 euro concession).
Shave-horse construction (2-day course)
Using native timber to make this essential tool of the greenwood furniture trade. Material Cost per student 40 euro.
Course tutor: Eoin Donnelly
Spinning and Weaving (possible 3rd day)
Introduction to the age-old craft of spinning and weaving wool to make a small bag, hat or similar.
Weaving: Make your own easy to use weaving loom. Design and weave your own handbag.
Spinning: Learn how to spin wool on a spinningwheel and with drop-spindle. Learn how to use a wool-carder.
Making natural dyes: Learn how to make natural dyes from plants and tree barks. Dye a scarf with natural dyes.
Worksheets on Spinning wool and making natural dyes plus a drop-spindle and carded wool fleece to take home included in course fee.
Course tutor : Susanna Anker
Natural Building (possible 3rd day)
Construction using cob (earth, straw and sand), cordwood (logs built into cob).
Course tutor: Saul Mosbacher
Bow Making (possible 3rd day)
Using traditional hand tools to produce a hunting bow. This course will include arrow making and firing techniques - materials charge 20 euro.
Course Tutor: Sedge
Yurt Wheel construction (possible 3rd day)
Start your own Yurt (Asian-style wood-frame tent) with our Permaculture & Yurt specialist Graham Strouts.
Stone Carving / Cutting (possible 3rd day)
This stone carving workshop involves an introduction to the tools of stone carving, methods of using them, and a relief carving of a natural form on panel. Participants should have a relief sculpture in limestone / sandstone to take home with them.
Course tutor : Dermot Twohigk
Herblore - The Magic of Plants (possible 3rd day)
In celebration of the wonderful diversity that nature has gifted to us, we will spend the weekend exploring the characters and uses of some of our native, wild and garden plants.
Course includes making simple herbal remedies for home use (tinctures & ointments), seasonal recipes, herb walk, folklore, permaculture and growing tips, preserving herbs for winter use and more herbal tincture and ointment making.
Course tutor: Kes Clarke
Greenwood Furniture (possible 3rd day)
Constructing interesting and unique furniture items from native green hardwoods selected for the properties of the species as well as for the natural shapes and grains of the wood. Hand tools and traditional techniques are used throughout.
Each student makes a simple object e.g. a wooden mallet as an introduction to the craft, before moving on to construct an item of furniture.
Everything you need is provided but you might like to bring your own pencil, pocket knife, and hand-saw if you have them. We are open to new ideas so if you have a specific project in mind please contact us well in advance; we will accommodate you if viable.
Materials charge 20 euro.
Course tutor : Stuart McIntyre view image
Boat building (possible 3rd day)
Constructing a small rowing boat. Basic carpentry skills are essential.
Course Tutor: Del Harding
Wood Carving (possible 3rd day)
This Woodcarving course caters for beginners amd those with varying levels of experience, including those who may wish to bring a project they are already working on, for guidance and advice.
Beginners will have the choice of carving an oak leaf, or ogham (alphabet from the native trees) inscription, or simple celtic knotwork motif.
Those with some experience will work on a leaf tray in two dimension, or a simple rustic bowl also in two dimension.
Course Tutor: Andrew St Ledger, see www.acanthus.ie
Ti-pi making (possible 3rd day)
Have a nice chilled weekend learning everything you could want to know about Tipi Construction and lifestyle from' Tipi Dave.'
With over 20 years of tipi experience, Dave can teach you how to make the best of the most beautiful and sacred of natural shelters. On the course you will (using hand operated, singer sewing machines.) construct a scaled down 7ft diameter tipi cover and inner liner. You will have hands on preparing a set of poles, pegs and pins.
This size tipi is a practical, manageable size to make in a workshop environment. However the technique once learned can be applied to any size tipi.
Optional materials cost applies to this course if you wish to bring your finished work home. Please don't hesitate to ring Dave for more details.
Course tutor : Ti-pi Dave (087-237-3643)
Blacksmithing (possible 3rd day)
This friendly, informal course will introduce the noble art of blacksmithing with the use of a small portable forge. Participants will have the opportunity to use a use a variety of tools on-site and be fully instructed on their safe use. The tutor is on-hand constantly throughout the course to give individual attention. Each participant will then take away the end product, generally a wrought iron semi-decorative toasting fork. 10 euro materials charge payable with course fee.
Course Tutor: Peter Collins
Coppersmithing / Tinsmithing (possible 3rd day)
A unique opportunity to learn the skills of a master cratsman and make a jug or other container using simple hand tools and recycled materials. Materials charge 10 euro.
Course Tutor: Andy Harris
Basket Weaving (possible 3rd day)
Traditional willow basketry skills for many uses and the varieties of willow available - Materials charge 10 euro.
Course Tutor: Peter Sheehan
Silversmithing (possible 3rd day)
This course aims to introduce the art and delights of silver jewellery making with practical help and guidance in the design and making of your own unique piece of silver jewellery. Participants will be shown the correct use of tools and a wide range of silver jewellery making techniques including silver soldering and stone setting. A variety of quality semi-precious stones will be available to buy from the tutor. An additional charge is payable of 4 Euro pp general workshop materials charge, plus cost of silver according to amount used.
Also bring protective apron and stool / chair if you can.
Course tutor: Susi Lewisohn view image
Sugan Chair making (possible 3rd day)
Using green wood and sisal to make your own small traditional sugan chair.
Materials charge 5 euro.
Course tutor : Sean Walshe
Felt-making (possible 3rd day)
Learn to make brightly coloured felt mats, hats and bags from sheeps' fleece. Please bring wellies, waterproof leggings, a towel and a cushion. Materials charge 15 euros.
Course tutor : Joan Casey
Dry Stone & Lime Mortar Walling (possible 3rd day)
Traditional construction techniques for walls and buildings - also garden features (retaining walls, raised beds, seats, steps) plus an introduction to the use of lime mortar which allows a building to 'breathe' letting out water-vapour but preventing rain from getting in. Steel-toe-cap boots are recommended.
Course Tutor: Bob Wilson
For youngsters (8 - 14 yrs) : Woodcrafts (Children of tutors and course participants only) (possible 3rd day)
This youngsters' workshop will be split into 3 elements, hosted by Stewart Fernie, Femke Vandenberg and Mark Wilson, who have delivered the previous workshops. The tutor group has come up with a new appraoch to develop youngsters' ideas into various interests. This has partly arisen out of the need for new ideas by many youngsters who have repeated the course many times. The tutors will supervise use of hammers and saw - other sharp tools (e.g. knife, axe) will be used by the tutor only.
Woodcraft - Stewart Fernie
Youngsters will learn simple rustic skills, including hammers and nails, rustic furnture, charcoal and many other simple rustic items.
Felting & Rustic Art - Femke Vandenberg
This course will include simple needle felting and rustic art from found objects in wood, plus lots from our very talented young artists.
Simple Blacksmithing & Coppersmithing - Mark Wilson (Many years experience as fully registered tutor with Irish National Teachers Organisation / Heritage Council 'Heritage in Schools' project).
This course will include simple items made in the forge and items made from recycled Aluminium and Copper.
COURSE FEES : 150 euro (for 2 days) IN ADVANCE PLEASE (Concessions for students / unwaged 100euro - on request) (Extra 20 euro for those paying on arrival) (Additional fee 70 euro / 50 concession for 3rd day)
Annual MEMBERSHIP of CELT Club is a requirement - 15 euro.
- Plus any materials charge (payable directly to tutor)
- POST your course fee payment (+ membership if applicable) to confirm booking - cheque or PO payable to CELT
Along with your name and contact details.
Also, Please give 2nd and 3rd choices if you can as some courses may be quickly booked up.
BOOKING FORM:
On-line Booking
Courses run 10.30am - 5.30pm.
Please do arrive early on the Saturday to Register etc. at the gate.
Canteen (Good wholesome food available).
Also a Teahouse & Camping (free) for participants only - in the designated area. Leave only your footprints !
Strong boots / Wellingtons, Raingear, Penknife are recommended.
