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Rural Craft Courses

6th April 2024
Meadow Management

Tymhorau Dyfi, Machynlleth (£15)
We will discuss how to manage a meadow for maximum biodiversity with focus given to the annual cycle of a meadow.

7th April 2024
Peening Day

Free, Newchapel, near Llanidloes

Peening is crucial step in the routine maintenance of the Austrian scythe. International peening day falls on the first Sunday of April every year, and is a highlight in the scything year. It marks the start of the scything season for many, and we will be celebrating with cake, peening tuition and lots of scythe chat. Hope you can join us.

20th April 2024
Earth Day

Llanidloes town centre (Free)
Join us for a range of fun activities to celebrate the joy of the natural world.

27th April 2024
Hedgerow Basketry

Belan Bluebell Woods, Llanidloes, (£79 per person)
Learn the principles of basketry using foraged materials (brambles) to create a beautiful basket.

Saturday 22nd June 2024: The 'Real' Hay Festival

The 'Real' Hay Festival: Saturday 22nd June 2:00-9:00pm, celebrate the Summer Solstice with a range of outdoor activities: Scything, working horse demos, crafts, bar and food. Newchapel, Llanidloes, SY18 6BS (Free)

20th July 2024
Scything Workshop

Tymhorau Dyfi, Machynlleth (£75)
This scything course will cover set-up, mowing technique and maintenance of the Austrian scythe.

7th September

Belan Bluebell Woods, Llanidloes, (£79)
Learn to make your very own witches' broom, made from natural materials off the farm.

28th September 2024

Belan Bluebell Woods, Llanidloes, (£79)
Come and learn about the bounty of the autumn hedgerows with us.

16th November 2024
Wattle Hurdle-Making Workshop

Belan Bluebell Woods, Llanidloes, (£79)
Learn to make a beautiful hazel hurdle using only hand-tools.