Dates and Courses for this Year – please put dates in your diary!
Weekend 11/12 February, Coppicing, checking new trees at Potterland
Meet at the foot of the new fence on Potterland Hill, 10 AM both days,
Bring billhook, bowsaw, loppers, gloves, sturdy footwear, Warm/waterproof clothes, lunch, etc.
Friday 6th Saturday 7th Sunday 8th April Easter Workshops – Details to be confirmed, but it will be a camping Musical Festival, come and bring instruments, play the Marimba, create a show and have fun.
28th April 29th April - Bushcraft Weekend
This a unique chance to attend a Bushcraft /Woodcraft course being run at Taliesin over the weekend of 28th April 29th April by George Yeomans a highly skilled Bushcraft and Mountain leader trained and licensed by Woodcraft School The two day course can be tailored to suit the group and individuals requirements, it could include:-
Booking is through George directly, booking form attached, please book by Jan 30th max 8 people so hurry £100 per person - bring own tent and food although foraging will be encouraged! For any further details ring Cecilia Franklin 07790691584
October workshops to be confirmed
Membership renewal time again, please renew and help us keep going! Form on home page
Courses and Work Parties
October workshops 14th
15th 16th
October
Pictures here from a wonderful gathering
Courses on offer:'Music from the Woods' - Henry Fosbooke will lead a workshop on making musical instruments from
found materials at Taliesin and surrounding forest.
We will make a Forest Xylophone, whistles, drums and other instruments
We will create a woodland orchestra and have a show at the end of the weekend, this course is particularly designed for families to create together.
Adults £30 per day, 1 adult + 1 child £100 for the 3 days, additional children £10 per day (max. 2 per adult) lunches, refreshments, camping, tuition included.
Pictures here from a wonderful gathering
Courses on offer:'Music from the Woods' - Henry Fosbooke will lead a workshop on making musical instruments from
found materials at Taliesin and surrounding forest.
We will make a Forest Xylophone, whistles, drums and other instruments
We will create a woodland orchestra and have a show at the end of the weekend, this course is particularly designed for families to create together.
Adults £30 per day, 1 adult + 1 child £100 for the 3 days, additional children £10 per day (max. 2 per adult) lunches, refreshments, camping, tuition included.
Other activities-Wild Mushroom Foray with Richard Cunningham and Ed Iglehart, Apple pressing and juicing, Peg Loom rug making and much more tbc. for more info ring 01556 503649
to book send cheque with 10% of total made out to 'South West Community Woodlands Trust' to Charles Bett, Drumwhirn,
Corsock, Castle Douglas DG7 3DX
to book send cheque with 10% of total made out to 'South West Community Woodlands Trust' to Charles Bett, Drumwhirn,
Corsock, Castle Douglas DG7 3DX
(recent) Courses and Workparties
Easter Festival of
Crafts and Fun
Fri 22nd Sat 23rd and Sun24th April
(download poster)
at Taliesin by Gelston, near Castle Douglas
(The photographic record)
Wood Carving with early instrument maker Richard Jones, particularly letter carving, learn how to use, sharpen and maintain your tools, learn how to choose your wood, create a piece of art, make a spoon, or carve your house name
We will be making an carved name board for the entrance to Taliesin so everyone can be part of this collaborative piece
3 day course for adults £120
(daily rates possible but the three day course is recommended)
Basket Making with local basket maker and creator of the annual Wickerman sculpture Trevor Leat A popular course suitable for all levels of expertise, design and make a sculptural piece or make and take home your own Easter basket!
3 day course £120
(daily rates possible but the three day course is recommended)
Other activities on offer for children and adults
Saturday - Wood block printing, leaf and vegetable printing, forest walks and coppice maintenance
Sunday - Wood block printing, leaf and vegetable printing. Painting eggs and Easter egg hunt!
Wild Food Foray and Japanese Knotweed Fest,
other activities may be added check website for details £10 adult, £5 child per day which includes lunch, refreshments, materials and tuition (concessions available please ask)
Free camping but please bring food to share for the evening meal - ring Jools 01556 503649 for further info.
To book send cheque with 10% of total made out to 'South West Community Woodlands Trust' to
Charles Bett, Drumwhirn, Corsock, Castle Douglas DG7 3DX
please give full contact details.
email joolscox@tiscali.co.uk for details
Fri 22nd Sat 23rd and Sun24th April
(download poster)
at Taliesin by Gelston, near Castle Douglas
(The photographic record)
Wood Carving with early instrument maker Richard Jones, particularly letter carving, learn how to use, sharpen and maintain your tools, learn how to choose your wood, create a piece of art, make a spoon, or carve your house name
We will be making an carved name board for the entrance to Taliesin so everyone can be part of this collaborative piece
3 day course for adults £120
(daily rates possible but the three day course is recommended)
Basket Making with local basket maker and creator of the annual Wickerman sculpture Trevor Leat A popular course suitable for all levels of expertise, design and make a sculptural piece or make and take home your own Easter basket!
3 day course £120
(daily rates possible but the three day course is recommended)
Other activities on offer for children and adults
Saturday - Wood block printing, leaf and vegetable printing, forest walks and coppice maintenance
Sunday - Wood block printing, leaf and vegetable printing. Painting eggs and Easter egg hunt!
Wild Food Foray and Japanese Knotweed Fest,
other activities may be added check website for details £10 adult, £5 child per day which includes lunch, refreshments, materials and tuition (concessions available please ask)
Free camping but please bring food to share for the evening meal - ring Jools 01556 503649 for further info.
To book send cheque with 10% of total made out to 'South West Community Woodlands Trust' to
Charles Bett, Drumwhirn, Corsock, Castle Douglas DG7 3DX
please give full contact details.
email joolscox@tiscali.co.uk for details
Previous Courses at Taliesin include....
Previous courses at Taliesin have included stone carving, bushcraft, lantern making, green wood carving/ stool making, bow-making, wood carving, paper making, coracle making and coffin making.
If you have any ideas of courses that you would like to see put on in the future please contact the trustees at the events or via the contacts on this site.
If you have any ideas of courses that you would like to see put on in the future please contact the trustees at the events or via the contacts on this site.
