
Rustic chestnut gate course
In this two-day training course you will create a Rustic Chestnut Gate from Sweet Chestnut coppiced on-site. We will recommend a design to work to or you can bring one of your own.
Day One
> design and measurements
> cleaving of Chestnut poles using a Froe, small Beadle and Cleaving Break
> peeling of chestnut poles
Day Two
shaping, cleaving and thinning of selected wood
> assemble your gate
> final finish depending on selected design
> advisories on how to fit and care for your Rustic Gate
PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF DATES PUBLISHED FOR THIS WORKSHOP PER ANNUM.
Cost
Two-days: £220.00 per person
Time
Full-day: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (inc 1 hour lunch)

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