Green Wood Work

Event Information

Come and learn about the art of green wood work at our wonderful yard space in Eccup. This one-day workshop will offer an introduction to basic techniques and principles used in green wood work. You will become familiar with tools such as the draw knife, froe, axe, carving knife and the trusty shave horse. Participants will get the chance to make both a stool and a spatula to take home. Tea and cake will be provided.

Organisation
Leeds Coppice Workers is a workers’ co-operative committed to restoring and managing neglected and underused woodlands in the Leeds area.
We aim to create jobs in Leeds woodlands for our members and to promote the use of locally sourced woodland products within the Leeds area. We also aim to reintegrate local people to their woodlands, show how woodland can be managed in sustainable and ecologically sound ways and to train and share skills in woodland related activities.
We have monthly volunteer days through the winter and run a variety of courses throughout the year. We offer a range of coppice products, firewood and charcoal.

Contributors

Tom Coxhead

Tom will be your tutor for the day. Tom has spent the last 14 years working in woodland management and arboriculture; his main passion being coppicing and coppice crafts. He has been a member of Leeds Coppice Workers co-operative since 2014, where he continues to work part-time. Tom is a voluntary director and the treasurer of the National Coppice Federation (NCFed). He is also a director of Leeds Tree Care and part of Yorkshire Community Woodland Society.

Location of event

Location: Lineham Farm, Swan Lane, Eccup, Leeds LS16 8AZ

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