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Soil Association Farm School


The first workshop of 2010 is Baking Bread on 29th March. For more click here


To book a place contact info@commonwork.org


Open to All

Commonwork Open Days 2009 - 2010

  • 12th Dec 2009 - Winter Workshop
  • 27th March 2010 - Spring Workshop
  • 18th July 2010 - Commonwork Open Day
  • 2nd October 2010 - Autumn Workshop
  • 11th December 2010 - Winter Workshop (to be confirmed)

Pre-booking essential for workshop days. No booking required for summer open day.  Contact info@commonwork.org.

Soil Association Farm School
with Commonwork at Bore Place

In partnership with the Soil Association and other organic farms, we are running a series of masterclasses in rural crafts, including cooking with meat, bread and butter making, willow work and charcoal making. Book directly with Commonwork (info@commonwork.org) or join the Soil Association to gain a free place on one of the courses! (www.soilassociation.org/education/tasteofthegoodlife)

All classes cost £50, including lunch or £37.50 for
Soil Association members. Places are limited, so please book early!

Baking Breads
with Julia Bracewell and Mary Oxley, Commonwork’s education team
29 March 2010 10am-4pm
Try your hand at a variety of breads from around the world, and discover
the satisfying delights of breadmaking using local, organic and fairly traded
ingredients where possible.

Backyard Chickens
with John Shepherd, small holder and trainer
18 May 2010 10am-4pm
Spend a day discovering how to look after chickens in your back garden, including the best housing and runs, which feed and which breeds.

Cream Teas and Cakes
with Julia Bracewell and Mary Oxley, Commonwork’s education team
8 June 2010 10am-4pm
Enjoy a day turning organic, fairly traded and local ingredients into delicious,
traditional treats to taste with a nice cup of tea.

Backyard Veg
with Jennie Beaufoy, horticulturalist and permaculture trainer
7 September 2010 10am-4pm
Spend a day discussing different designs and styles of veg gardens,
visit Commonwork’s organic veg patch and discover how to grow your
own, making the most out of a small (or large) patch of soil.

Make the Most of Meat
with Peter Gilpin, Chef
to be confirmed 2010 10am-4.30pm
Discover economical ways with home grown, organic and local meats and
create a range of delicious meals to tempt taste buds and to suit your pocket.

For further information or to book a place, please contact Lyn Kelly
01732 463255 ext 229 or lynk@commonwork.org

 

Field trails 

Walk our 2.5 mile field trail - or the mini-trail which is close to the stream and gardens and accessible to wheelchair users.

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The Green Wood Workshop courses

Coppicing and woodland conservation supply the raw materials for our Green Wood Workshop courses – a completely sustainable system of wood working. Make a chair - weave a basket - learn how to pleach, stake and bind a hedge.  You can learn the joy of working with rather than against the wood. 

Download the 2009 - 2010 course leaflet here

Tailor-made green woodwork courses can be arranged for groups. To arrange a course to suit your requirements  contact Underwoodsman John Waller  01892 660165 Read More....

Green wood workshop - twigs

Pole lathe

Green wood workshop - turning



Practical conservation volunteers

For details of more opportunities to help with practical conservation work click here for details.

 

 

 

 

 

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