Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, an experience to enjoy with your family, or if you just want to get away from the rat race; try a green woodwork course at the Bodger's Barn.
Using traditional hand tools and techniques you'll explore ways of creating satisfying and accomplished products using sustainably harvested ‘green’ wood. Courses are taught by Mace, whose engaging and entertaining teaching style brings the subject to life. The Bodger's Barn is sited on an organic farm in the Dorset village of West Bexington, within sight of Chesil Beach. Find us here.
Before booking up, please check your skill level; do phone up if you're not sure:
- If you're a green woodwork novice, try the two -day introduction to green woodwork & pole lathe; make a hedgerow chair; learn how to make a yurt, book onto a parent & child day, or enrol on the beginners' Bodge Club.
- If you've already tried green woodwork at the Barn (or elsewhere!)you also have the option of courses using more advanced techniques - come and make a ladderback chair, or turn a bowl on the pole lathe.
Download our course descriptions and booking form or buy a course online. Gift certificates, or 'Bodge Tokens' are available for all courses.Prices (except 1-day courses) include lunch & drinks. No extras, no VAT!
Contact us to find out about family courses, booked to suit you.
Course dates & availability:| 16-17 Sept | Introduction to green woodwork & pole lathe |
£165 - spaces
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| 24-25 Sept | Bowl turning on the pole lathe |
£165 - spaces
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| 30 Sept - 3 Oct | Yurt making course |
£320 - spaces
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| 16-17 October | Introduction to green woodwork & pole lathe |
£165 - 1 space
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| 21-22 October | Introduction to green woodwork & pole lathe |
£165 - FULL
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| 2-6 November | Make a ladderback chair |
£385 - 3 spaces
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| 11-13 November | Make a child's hedgerow chair |
£245 - spaces
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| 18-19 November | Bowl turning on the pole lathe |
£165 - 3 spaces
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| 25-26 November | Introduction to green woodwork & pole lathe turning |
£165 - 3 spaces
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There are plenty of places to stay and enjoy a short break in this lovely part of the country, or for no-hassle camping, ask about booking our greenwood yurt, set up and kitted out for you on a local campsite. Adult courses are suitable for all abilities from novice to experienced crafts-person. Family courses are suitable for ages 8+, and can be tailored to your family’s interests and ability. We also offer taster days and courses geared to a range of user groups with special educational needs. See the Group Courses page or click here to contact us to discuss your requirements.
You can also book Mace to give a demonstration of green woodwork for your show or event. Mace is an experienced and entertaining demonstrator who can bring green woodwork and pole-lathe turning alive for any audience. Click here to book a demonstration.