Hazel Hurdles: Taster Workshop into hurdle making

The Rewild Project is a community interest company (CIC) that seeks to connect people with nature. We target marginalised and disadvantaged groups to help them reach their full potential. We also run a range of projects in local communities, schools, woodlands and at festivals. To find out more and how you can get involved visit ourwebsite.We have six main area’s in which we work:Traditional HandicraftsLand-based SkillsHealth and WellbeingSocial ForestryEco EventsEco-BuildingOur overall vision is to bring all of these area’s together on our own land, building a world leading environmental education centre and heritage craft village.Kensley Sheds (sited just off Speech House Rd, Cinderford, Forest of Dean) is our main base where we run activities and workshops. Although this is a hive of activity, we also do outreach work across Gloucestershire.

The Rewild Project

Join our skilled instructor Jimbo to learn the basics of hurdle making using locally and sustainably coppiced hazel!

Kensley Sheds

As part of the Rewild Project's Heritage Skills month, we are hosting a series of workshops designed to lift your spirits and skills! The Rewild Project CIC is a non-profit, so all fees from workshop ticket sales go directly back into the organisation to help fund the amazing work we do! We have a limited number of subsidised tickets available for those on low income, so please be mindful of this when selecting your ticket price. And if you would like to give more, you can give a donation on the day. Workshops are aimed at adults, 18+ but we can make exceptions on a case by case basis. This workshop is part of the Heritage Craft Skills Project and is subsidised by the Foresters’ Forest Landscape Partnership Scheme.Scroll on down to discover what we will be doing on the day...

Did you know that hurdles were once used for fencing during the UK's sheep farming hay day? This craft is being revived for use as screening, windbreaks and fencing. This workshop will cover:<ul><li>A brief history and use of hurdles</li><li>An introduction to hurdle making including explanation and demonstration</li><li>Splitting rods and setting up your own sails/frame</li><li>Techniques in finishing</li></ul>We will provide:<ul><li>Relaxed and fun instruction</li><li>All tools and materials</li><li>A fire to keep warm</li><li>Refreshments </li></ul>What to bring:<ul><li>Packed lunch</li><li>Warm clothing and sturdy boots</li></ul>Please note: as this craft requires lots of space, it will be held outdoors. A small covered area will be available for breaks. If inclement weather occurs, we may need to cancel or postpone the workshop. In this eventuality, ticket holders will be reimbursed or tickets will be transferred to the new date, whichever they prefer.

About Rewild's Green Woodworking Projects:Green woodworking is a form of wood craft or in broad terms, carpentry, that works unseasoned or "green" timber into finished items. Unseasoned wood is wood that has been freshly felled or preserved by storing it in a water-filled trough or pond to maintain its naturally high moisture content. Green wood is much softer than seasoned timber and is therefore much easier to shape with hand tools. As moisture leaves the unseasoned wood, shrinkage occurs and the green woodworker can use this shrinkage to ensure tight joints in their work.

The Rewild Project is a community interest company (CIC) that seeks to connect people with nature.We have six main area’s in which we work:<ol><li>Traditional Handicrafts</li><li>Land-based Skills</li><li>Health and Wellbeing </li><li>Social Forestry</li><li>Eco Events</li><li>Eco-Building</li></ol>Our overall vision is to bring all of these area’s together on our own land, building a world leading environmental education centre and heritage craft village.Kensley Sheds (sited just off Speech House Rd, Cinderford, Forest of Dean) is our main base where we run activities and workshops. Although this is a hive of activity, we also do outreach work in local communities, schools, woodlands and at festivals.

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