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Hazel Fest Easter courses 2nd - 4th April 2010

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 We'll plant some hazels and there will be a mix of activities so you can come for a whole day or three days choose one activity or do a mix of activities

You can book for one, two or three days Cost £45 per day £75 two days or £110 for the 3 days –price includes tuition, materials, lunches and camping. Children half price (family concessions please ask)

For course details see below - please contact us if you have any queries

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Building a geodesic dome

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Learn to make a Geodesic Dome - a dome shaped structure made from hazel that can be covered in polythene to be used as a growing area, or canvas/felt for a living/camping space

Course run by Geoff Forrest

Building a huge hazel/ willow structure

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The course will be run by Trevor Leat local willow artist who has made, among other things, the annual Wickerman, Edinburgh New year sculpture and the floating Tam O Shanter at the Dumfries Burns celebration. This will be a collaborative piece to be set in the trees at Taliesin, participants will also be able to make their own (smaller) sculpture to take home if they wish.

 Also on offer......

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Raft Making

For children and adults alike, find ways to build a raft that will float on Lake Taliesin. Races and other challenges may well follow! Led by Jem Cox


Peg Loom rug making

Using a simple loom to make a mat or rug from local fleeces. Ideal for sitting by the fire in the evening, sitting on during the day or even (if its large enough) sleeping on at night.

Making a small basket for proving bread

With Geoff Forrest

Outdoor cooking including bread and nutty things

With Jools Cox
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And remember dates for your diary...

October courses 8th - 10th October 2010

Courses planned to include:

Elementary Blacksmithing - making a knife, toasting fork, tempering steel, etc

 3 day course making a Long Bow

Cooking in the Wild  for kids and families

Mushroom Identification

If you would like to register an interest in any of these courses please let us know asap to help with planning Thanks!
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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.