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Top Stories Details Dates Costs Tutor Untitled Willow basket making using traditional weaving techniques See course details, dates, costs, tutors & stories from students below COURSE DETAILS BOOK NOW Basket maker Mandy Coates is offering a variety of different basket making styles in 2024. Whichever you choose, you will learn traditional willow weaving and basketry techniques using Mandy's home grown willows, with lovely contrasting colours if you choose. ​ On a single day you could make a round spiral berry basket with quirky wooden handle. Over two days you could make an oval laundry basket with flowing plaited border or a round shopping basket with twisted willow handles. A fourth option is to make a willow plant support , a beautiful spiral structure to support your sweet peas or simply to add a bit of architectural lift to your garden. ​ Mandy will teach you how to select and soak your willow. She will introduce you to the techniques of laying out the stakes for your basket, giving it a strong base and structure. You will learn a variety of weaves, including a decorative board er for the top. Mandy will guide you on which tools are a good starting point for further work. DATES BOOK NOW 9-10 March Oval laundry basket ​ 6 April Willow plant support (click booking link below to see image) ​ 2 June Spiral basket with wooden handles ​ 19-20 October Round shopping basket with willow handles COSTS BOOK NOW Oval basket - Two day course - £320 Willow plant climber - One day course - £170 Spiral basket - One day co urse - £165 Round shopping basket - Two day course - £320 These costs includes all course materials ​ Tea, coffee and simple lunch included in your course price. We also offer accommodation & evening meals ​ Click here to see what we offer ​ This course is aimed at adults, aged 18yrs + and is suitable for beginners to those with experience YOUR TUTOR BOOK NOW Mandy Coates is an acclaimed basket maker who lives and works in north Wales. Using traditional techniques, Mandy weaves both traditional and contemporary basket designs which are beautiful and functional. Using willow that she has grown, she will often also introduce materials that she has gathered from the hedgerow.​ ​ Mandy began her basket making career 35 years ago and was particularly drawn to the craft due to the simplicity of tools and materials needed. Mandy has taught and exhibited in galleries across Wales and further afield. She sells her work both nationally and internationally and is a yeoman member of The Worshipful Company of Basketmakers. ​ Traditional craft techniques seem to be inherent in Mandy's family as her sons Joe & Fred Farey teach timber frame building techniques here in Wernog Wood. Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories from our students ​​A great course in a beautiful setting with a good lunch and plenty of coffee/tea to keep us going throughout the day. Mandy was an excellent tutor and juggled our various needs well and brought a lovely mixture of willow varieties for us to use. Would recommend her to anyone wanting to learn how to make a basket. ​ Highly recommend a course with Mandy - we had a lovely day and came home with very nice baskets - thank you! - Kate ​ ​ ​ ​ ... Brilliant place to learn new skills, I’ve done two basket making courses here and thoroughly enjoy my experience. Claire and Rob are great hosts, the lunch plain but delicious with homemade bread. I will be going again in 2024, can’t wait - Sue Stories Upcoming Dates Sun, 02 Jun Basket making - Spiral baskets with handle - June 2024 / Wernog Wood Sold Out Details 02 Jun 2024, 09:00 – 17:00 +4 more Learn traditional willow weaving and basketry techniques Sat, 19 Oct Basket making - Shopper baskets - October 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 19 Oct 2024, 09:00 – 20 Oct 2024, 17:00 +3 more Learn traditional willow weaving and basketry techniques Join the waiting list or express interest in future courses N.B. If you cannot see the Book Now section, scroll up to Upcoming Dates If a course is full, please join the waiting list as we will contact you in case of any cancellation ... it does happen! or If you would like to attend a course but can't make it on the available date, you can register interest in future dates. Join the waiting list Register interest in future dates

Top Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Untitled Untitled Summer event flowers See course details, dates, costs, tutors & stories from students below COURSE DETAILS BOOK NOW Enjoy a happy day of foraging with Zanna Hoskins from SPINDLE . On this single day course you will use freshly cut and locally sourced flowers to make table centre arrangements for a special event. You will also enjoy a foraging walk to gather additional wild flowers and foliage from around our woodland & hedgerows. ​ The walk will be followed by a demonstration in the workshop, of how to make a variety of table centre arrangements – including a hanging arrangement – for a special event using your own favourite vase. You will use fully biodegradable natural materials (maybe a bit of fishing line) moss & string, after which you'll be able to get on with it and get creative, making the most of scent, colour, texture & form. At the end of the day you'll go home with something beautiful, natural, creative, and totally unique to you. It is the subtlety of the seed heads, tiny flowers and colours of the British flora at different times of year that inspire the end result .. . DATES BOOK NOW ​ ​ Summer event flowers ​ 4 August 2024 ​ or click here for Christmas wreaths & garlands ​ COSTS BOOK NOW £150 includes all tuition fees & flowers ​ Tea, coffee incl uded in your course price and a simple lunch We also offer accommodation & evening meals ​ Click here to see what we offer ​ This course is aimed at adults, aged 18yrs + and is suitable for beginners to those with experience YOUR TUTOR BOOK NOW Zanna Hoskins from S P I N D L E is a Dorset based grower of British flowers and foliage, a forager and florist for wild & wonderful weddings and events. Her knowledge of field-grown, hedgerow & meadow plants is brought to her floristry. ​ Zanna now sells wholesale to florists around the country. She has learnt that what she is growing has value to florists with an eye for something with scent, movement and unusual colours. They want very different materials to what they can get from traditional suppliers, and now ask her to deliver. ​ S P I N D L E is about is scent, shape, freshness, texture, scale & unusual variety. As Zanna's business grows, she is providing an increasing range of beautiful, reliable, sustainably grown alternatives to imported flowers & foliage. Stories from our students Thank you all for such an inspiring day. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Secluded, beautiful place, workshop facilities excellent. The course tutor was brilliant, so friendly and helpful, made everyone feel at ease. New inspiration and new friendships. Can’t wait to go on another workshop. Diolch yn fawr.- Karen Spent a lovely relaxed day learning about hedgerow flowers with Zanna, hosted by Claire & Rob, who made me feel so welcome. A beautiful spot in the folds of the Clwydians, the company & content were great. Thank you - Maggie ​ ​ Click here to read testimonials of Zanna's floristry work ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Upcoming Dates Sun, 04 Aug Summer event flowers - August 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 04 Aug 2024, 09:00 – 17:00 Floristry using foraged & locally sourced flowers Sat, 07 Dec Floristry - Christmas wreaths - December 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 07 Dec 2024, 09:30 – 12:30 +1 more The perfect way to prepare for Christmas with family & friends. (You can also make a garland in the afternoon but will need to book separately). Sat, 07 Dec Floristry - Christmas garlands - December 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 07 Dec 2024, 14:00 – 17:00 The perfect way to prepare for Christmas with family & friends. (You can also make a wreath in the morning but will need to book separately). Join the waiting list or express interest in future courses N.B. If you cannot see the Book Now section, scroll up to Upcoming Dates If a course is full, please join the waiting list as we will contact you in case of any cancellation ... it does happen! or If you would like to attend a course but can't make it on the available date, you can register interest in future dates. Join the waiting list Register interest in future dates

WORK IN PROGRESS It took us four years to find the perfect peaceful spot to run our courses; a place where our visitors can truly escape the hustle and bustle of their daily lives. ​ After traipsing around nearly fifty properties, we finally found Wernog Wood hidden within this beautiful secluded woodland. If you look at the photos below, you can probably see why we fell in love with it. ​ Click here to watch a birds eye video of Wernog Wood as we found it when we arrived. ​ When we arrived in September 2017, the house had not been lived in for 15 years and our predecessor, Dot, had lived here alone for forty years prior to that. As you can imagine, the whole place needs considerable renovation... luckily Rob is a multi-skilled builder and mechanic who is up for a challenge... but we were keen to get the business up and running before completing house renovations. ​ So if you are planning to pay us a visit, don’t be surprised to find some piles of rubble and a rough looking house… but the rest of the place is beautiful... please bear with us! We hope you enjoy it so much that you will come back again to see how we have developed. ​

WELCOME TO STAY ...in our cosy red shed... featured in BOOK NOW Featured in The Times as #11 of Europe’s 25 magical woodland escapes, our cosy 'Red Shed' is a quirky woodland cabin, fully equipped for a comfortable self-catering holiday. ​ We welcome people attending craft courses in Wernog Wood, as well as walkers & other visitors to the area. .. . perfect for couples & honeymooners ... ​ ... all guests must be aged over 18yrs ... ... and sorry no dogs... i f you would like to bring a dog, welcome to book a bell tent. ​ This one-up, one-down cabin is designed to accommodate two people, but could sleep up to four if you don't mind being cosy! Almost all furnishings, including the beautiful greenwood bed are handmade by Rob with artwork on the walls by our tutors. The Red Shed has everything you need including bedding for an extremely comfortable king-size bed, two futons ( single & double), well equipped kitchen with induction hob, oven & dishwasher, a small bathroom with towels and a lovely hot shower, WiFi, bluetooth speakers and a TV with iPlayer & Netflix. Your little cabin is heated by a wood burner with a plentiful supply of logs and access to an outdoor wood-fired pizza oven. ​ ​ ​ Cost per ni ght 2 nights minimum stay £125 weekend nights & £95 week nights (with one free night if you stay 7 days or more) for up to 2 people for the entire cabin. Additional people in your group will be charged at £25 per night (to a maximum of 2 additional people, i.e. 4 people in tot al). ​ N.B. Prices may differ over Christmas & New Year or may be reduced midweek in the quieter seasons Check dates to see prices & special offers or 5 day rates ​ If the Red Shed is not available for your course dates, click here for camping options ​ If you are not a camper, we can point you towards other local accommodation SEE AVAILABILITY CALENDAR

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Top Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Untitled Untitled An introduction to the fundamentals of leatherworking See course details, dates, costs, tutors & stories from students below COURSE DETAILS BOOK NOW Mike Reid runs Handcrafted Leather , a small award winning business with a worldwide customer base. On this two day fundamentals course you will learn the names and purposes of many tools, how to sew the traditional saddle stitch, layout a pattern for marking and cutting, prepare edges for finishing, dye and treat leather to give greater longevity to the items you create. ​ Mike will talk about different types of leather showing with samples and their main applications, thread, tools, hardware and more. He will give you a brief presentation on the history of leather and its production and tradition here in the UK. You will leave with a couple of items either finished or to work on from home. These will be decided before the course starts to prepare materials & templates beforehand. You can make a clutch purse or a man's wallet with press stud closure, a belt with brass hardware and rivets or a lined A5 notebook cover. DATES BOOK NOW ​ ​ ​ 2024 dates yet to be confirmed ​ ​ ​ ​ To see tutor Mike Reid at work, watch our short film made by ITV Wales - Coast & Country here COSTS BOOK NOW £300 - Tuition fees plus approx £30 for materials depending on what you choose to make Tea, coffee and simple lunch included in your course price We also offer accommodation & evening meals ​ Click here to see what we offer ​ This course is aimed at adults, aged 18yrs + and is suitable for beginners to those with experience YOUR TUTOR BOOK NOW Mike Reid owns and runs Handcrafted Leather , a small, award winning, professionally run leathercraft business with a worldwide customer base. Mike is largely self taught with a brief mentorship in Ruthin. He began his trade by buying old leather jackets & restitching them into new things, using simply a nail as an awl & a sharpened fork as a pricking iron to make even stitching holes. ​ Seven years into his journey now, bespoke artwork on leather is the mainstay of the business. From belts, wallets, hip flasks and luggage tags to custom motorcycle seats, plaques and murals, the enthusiasm for this craft grows with every new piece . ​ Working mostly to commission with customers from California to New Zealand & everywhere in between, Mike is looking forward to hosting classes with the hope of enthusing others to pick up the awl and thread, to create and to support British owned suppliers that help to keep this rewarding & fascinating craft alive. Stories from our students A really detailed and well planned introduction to leatherworking. It was a wonderfully relaxing but tiring experience. We were all totally engrossed in what we were doing under Mike's gentle guidance and encouragement. He was a great teacher and we all left with items we could be proud of - Nigel ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ I did the leather crafting course a few weeks ago and it was absolutely brilliant. I learnt so much, the teacher was great and so were the rest of the fellow students. I also have a lovely little clutch bag to show for it. My boyfriend and I pitched a tent for the couple of night we were there and were absolutely delighted with the wonderful location and facilities. Not to forget a massive shoutout to the amazing hosts Claire and Rob who were absolutely delightful and made us feel so at home! Absolutely loved the homemade pizzas! Since I have been I haven’t stopped recommending Wernog Wood to all of my friends (along with any stranger I meet in the pub ) - Alexandra The course was very informative and the tutor, Mike Reid was very engaging. It was great to be shown so many different techniques and encouraged to get hands on with the tools and material. Mike has a wealth of knowledge and is very passionate about his subject. I liked that it was a small group too so I had the 1:1 time I needed when I was struggling. The location was perfect and Claire and Rob were brilliant hosts. I am looking forward to spending more time in Wernog Wood. - Sarah ​ ​ ​ ​ Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Upcoming Dates No upcoming events at the moment Join the waiting list or express interest in future courses N.B. If you cannot see the Book Now section, scroll up to Upcoming Dates If a course is full, please join the waiting list as we will contact you in case of any cancellation ... it does happen! or If you would like to attend a course but can't make it on the available date, you can register interest in future dates. Join the waiting list Register interest in future dates

Mosaic ... a little information about your course... taught by Tess Williams A message from Tess I am very much looking forward to welcoming you on the mosaic course! A few things you need to know. Clothing and shoes Please come in old clothes. Grouting can be very messy. If you have an old apron please do bring it, but its not essential if you don’t mind your clothes getting mucky (Wernog Wood also have a few aprons that can be borrowed). I will also bring protective glasses and masks but feel free to bring your own. ​ Closed toe shoes are essential. We will be working with and cutting glass so we want to ensure your lovely feet are protected from stray shards. Tools and materials (let me know if you think you might want to purchase tools prior to course) I will be bringing the all the tools, and materials needed. This will include cutting tools, adhesive and grout. We will be using fast setting glue to allow grouting in the time provided. I will bring a selection of mosaic tiles and glass sheets but if you want to bring any of your own materials (stones / shells etc) please feel free to do so. Please note that unsealed terracotta is not the best for outdoor as it can crack. ​ I will bring a selection of wheeled and tile nippers, as well as cutters for sheet glass. Please let me know if you think you would like to keep yours after the course (you can decide at the time but helpful for me to know if you definitely want these). (If you are bringing your own please let me know as soon as you can). ​ Costs for tools range between @£14 - £24 depending on the tool. Exact price to be confirmed nearer the time depending on supplier etc. Examples of these tools can be seen here. Wheeled nippers (good for glass and making specific shapes): https://hobby-island.co.uk/collections/mosaic-and-glass-tools/products/tools-and-sundries-wheeled-nippers-piece Side tile nippers (good for some glass and most ceramics etc): https://hobby-island.co.uk/collections/mosaic-and-glass-tools/products/tools-and-sundries-side-biter-piece Glass cutter (essential for all sheet glass cutting): https://hobby-island.co.uk/collections/mosaic-and-glass-tools/products/tools-and-sundries-glass-cutter-with-oil-reservoir-and-carbide-blades-piece Design and base board size (let me know if different shape required prior to course if possible) If you can, please come with a basic idea of the design you want to do. Don’t worry about pattern detail as I will go through the different andamento (pattern flow) with you on the first day. If you have absolutely no idea, don’t worry, I can help you with this and will bring a few books with me for reference, but beware that the longer this takes the less time you will have to completely finish by the end of the course. Don’t worry though, if you don’t finish, I will make sure you have the skills and materials to finish at home. We will aim to finish the sticking of tiles by lunchtime of the second day, and spend the afternoon grouting etc. ​ I will aim to cut the base boards prior to the course. Unless you let me know otherwise I will cut these to approx. 24 cm (w) x 30 cm (h) (slightly wider that A4). If you would prefer a different shape please let me know a week or so before hand. You can work on any shape but we need to be realistic on what can be achieved in a couple of days, so something about the same area as A4 size is ideal. Looking forward to meeting you! ​ You may want to print this page too! Click here to go back to the main list of 'everything you need to know'

Top Stories Details Dates Costs Tutor Untitled Sculpting in steel - any old iron See course details, dates, costs, tutors & stories from students below COURSE DETAILS BOOK NOW Any old iron, any old iron... do you have a shed full of old tools and machinery that has no useful purpose in life? ​ Over this exciting three days, award winning Rich Jones from Heat & Beat will introduce you to the fundamentals of mig-welding as well as some elementary techniques to form and forge steel. With a theme of the animal kingdom, you will build a flock of living creatures, defined by the array of interesting pieces of steel that you bring. Rich will discuss your ideas before you come to ensure your design is achievable. Start rummaging now for springs, chains, cogs, handlebars, spanners, garden tools, horseshoes, farm machinery or lawnmower parts. If it sticks to a magnet, bring it. DATES BOOK NOW ​ 20-22 September 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ COSTS BOOK NOW £795 - Tuition fees (plus £75 basic course materials but significant sizes of sheet ste el will be extra) N.B. the fee for this course reflects the small group size (3 maximum) to ensure the level of support you need ​ Tea, coffee and simple lunch included in your course price We also offer accommodation & evening meals ​ Click here to see what we offer ​ This course is aimed at adults, aged 18yrs + and is suitable for beginners to those with experience YOUR TUTOR BOOK NOW Rich Jones is an artist blacksmith from Heat & Beat in Dyserth, North Wales. His blacksmithing began in Llandudno & then Herefordshire College of Blacksmithing. On completing his studies, he did his Journeyman in Gdansk, Poland & later in France. He returned to an apprenticeship in Wales before setting up his own company in 2000. ​ Since establishing Heat & Beat , Rich has produced a huge range of work from public art commissions to bespoke gates, railing and restoration. The distinctive style of his work draws its inspiration from nature’s forms and shapes, which he combines with his love of geometric forms and structure. ​ His work can be seen at various well-known landmarks along the Clwydian Range in north Wales. These include an all-seeing crow perched on simple gate leading up to the iron-age fort of Castell Dinas Brân; and the benches and gates on Moel Famau, just a hill or two from Wernog Wood… and of course many more… Details Costs Dates Tutor Stories from our students Stories An excellent experience. After completing the first Blacksmith (poker) weekend, it was super to use the skills learned and learn new ones. I arrived with an idea of what I wanted to construct, and with support and encouragement from Rich, the course tutor, my idea was created! Thanks for a delightful if tiring weekend with delicious food and good company. - Andy ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ I can't tell you how fantastic and engrossing the experience at the sculpting in steel course was. Thanks to Rich's coaching and essential help in forming head and claws with the forge, we emerged with something most wonderful and I learned a huge amount in the forming of Bronwyn, our Dragon. I learned so much from Rich and at the wonderful cultivating environment at Wernog, it humbles me to know how much I still have to learn, but feel great because of how I was empowered to create. Cannot recommend this course and this serene place of learning enough! John .... ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Dates Fri, 20 Sept Any old iron - metal sculpture - September 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 20 Sept 2024, 09:00 – 22 Sept 2024, 17:00 Sculpting with old tools and mechanical bygones Join the waiting list or express interest in future courses N.B. If you cannot see the Book Now section, scroll up to Upcoming Dates If a course is full, please join the waiting list as we will contact you in case of any cancellation ... it does happen! or If you would like to attend a course but can't make it on the available date, you can register interest in future dates. Join the waiting list Register interest in future dates

Top Stories Details Dates Costs Tutor Untitled Carve a spoon from fresh greenwood See course details, dates, costs, tutors & stories from students below COURSE DETAILS BOOK NOW On these relaxing and sociable days, David White will teach you how to carve elegant spoons, the design and scope of which will depend upon the day you choose to join him. You can choose to carve either: A simple and elegant traditional Welsh Cawl (soup) spoon and butter spreader on one day and/ or A pair of salad serving spoons on the other day ​ Starting with part-made green wood blanks, y ou will learn to use a carving knife and hook knife, giving you a comprehensive skillset to carve functional objects. David will guide you on choosing and sourcing green wood, as well a s how to finish and oil your pieces. He offers a reminder video and information sheet to continue learning at home, and will bring tools to buy if you become smitten DATES BOOK NOW 2 November 2024 Welsh cawl spoon and butter spreader David has adapted his Cawl spoon designs from examples of well loved spoons that can be found in museums, collections and houses all over Wales. He particularly likes the generous bowl and simple rounde d, cranked handle, with the eating angles just so . This single day course is designed to self-contained but timed to progress to second day carving bigger salad servers. ​ and / or ​ 3 Novemb e r 2024 Salad servers David makes his larger spoons as a multi-functional salad server sets which can also be used as elegant day-to -day kitchen cooking spoons. These spoon designs draw influence from traditiona l and contemporary spoon makers around the world and examples will be brought along for consideration. ​ ... c ome along to both for a relaxing escape... or choose a weekend of spoon & bowl carving COSTS BOOK NOW £125 - Tuition fees This includes all course materials Tools will be available to buy during the course ​ Tea, coffee and simple lunch included in your course price. We also offer accommodation & evening meals ​ Click here to see what we offer ​ This course is aimed at adults, aged 18yrs + and is suitable for beginners to those with experience YOUR TUTOR BOOK NOW David White’s The Whittlings is a tiny company in North Wales, making unique handmade tableware using traditional green woodworking techniques and native broadleaf species sourced from local woodlands. ​ David's work is a reaction to his belief that life is getting more and more connected, online, and rushed, and that our use of the natural resources are more and more abstracted and commoditised. He sees that the things we use and surround ourselves with in our day-to-day lives are getting cheaper, mass produced, destined to last less and less time. His reaction to this is to spend time making the most basic things in life – something to eat with, something to eat from, something to sit on. To make them well, with an understanding and respect for trees they came from. Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories from our students I always love spending time at Wernog Wood, the atmosphere is so relaxed, caring and inclusive, set in beautiful countryside- it is a real retreat and my time spent here relaxes and inspires me. The knife, fork and spoon course was excellent- I was really surprised how I managed to create something I was proud of even though I had never worked with wood before. The tutor- David was excellent and I felt that I was guided through the process with expertise and a friendly and relaxed manner. Thanks everyone- loved it - Verity A great course in a fantastic location delivered by a friendly and experienced carver. As a beginner I learnt so much about all aspects of carving from wood choice, axe and knife techniques I would recommend it to anyone novice to expert. - Graham ​ I’m already planning to return- its my new therapy. - Sian ​ Excellent - fun, engaging and learned a lot. Really good structure, and provision of excellent and sharp tools. David White was a fabulous tutor - very positive in his approach and highly knowledgeable. - David ​ ​ ​ I just spent a wild weekend at Wernog Wood, an amazing venue for practical learning. I’m so fortunate to live only minutes away! With David’s tuition (and stylish laser cut templates that I pretty much ignored - don’t do this, he knows what he’s doing). I haven’t finished much as I was trying to cram too much in but I do feel far more capable with an axe now. Thank you @thewhittlings for your patience and positivity which made for an empowering two days. - Michelle ​ ​ ​ Stories Upcoming Dates Sat, 08 Jun Spoon and bowl carving weekend - June 2024 / Wernog Wood Sold Out Details 08 Jun 2024, 09:00 – 09 Jun 2024, 17:00 +3 more Carve a spoon and bowl from fresh greenwood Sat, 02 Nov Cawl spoon & butter spreader - November 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 02 Nov 2024, 09:00 – 17:00 Carve a Welsh cawl spoon from fresh greenwood Sun, 03 Nov Salad server spoon carving day - November 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 03 Nov 2024, 09:00 – 17:00 Carve a salad serving spoon from fresh greenwood Join the waiting list or express interest in future courses N.B. If you cannot see the Book Now section, scroll up to Upcoming Dates If a course is full, please join the waiting list as we will contact you in case of any cancellation ... it does happen! or If you would like to attend a course but can't make it on the available date, you can register interest in future dates. Join the waiting list Register interest in future dates

Meal arrangements for course attendees Click here if you are staying, but not linked to a course BREAKFAST For those of you staying overnight, we have a selection of cereals. porridge, bread and fruit plus plentiful freshly ground coffee with a non-dairy options for those who choose. Just help yourself and no need to bring anything with you. LUNCH During full day courses, we provide a simple honest lunch such as bread, cheese, salad and soup , unless stated otherwise on your course de scription . When you book your course, you will be asked about dietary requirements and we will ensure each of these are met. ​ ' One thing I will very fondly remember is sitting underneath the tarpaulin tent, eating amazing plentiful lunches cooked by Claire and Rob and chatting with the friendly group that had been brought together by this course, a very memorable week that will not be forgotten.' EVENING MEALS Evening meals are down to you, however we are very happy to cook for you if you are arriving the night before the course starts. Our formula for evening meals is to team up ‘chefs’, two at a time to cook for the rest of the group. We discuss the common denominator for dietary requirements, so that everyone can eat whatever is on the menu. This all adds to the fun and results in some surprising recipe choices... we've got lots of recipe books if you don't know what to cook. You will have use of a spacious well equipped kitchen and living space, or a wood fired pizza oven, fire pit & fresh spring water. ​ This may sound terrifying, but there is absolutely no obligation for you to cook if you really don't want to. If you would like to give it a go, there are often confident cooks, and those who are less so... we just suggest you choose your partner well! People often tell us that the mention of cooking for others was rather a daunting prospect, but a day or two into the course they fully enter into the spirit of it, and our sociable evening meals become one of the highlights of the course and really help to bond the group. The bar is raised night after night and the food just gets better and better. ...you won't regret or forget it... INGREDIENTS You don't need to bring any ingredients with you, or even think about it before you come. That's a different matter if you like baking, as biscuits and cakes are always welcome... so feel free to bring any of those with you! You won't have to go anywhere near a shop either as we will do that bit for you.... you only need to decide on your cooking day what ingredients you need... and give us your shopping list. We work on a kitty basis, normally working out at £ 9 ish per day. ​

OUR FACILITIES & VENUE HIRE Indoor space ​ This 8x12m open plan workspace is available to hire by artists & crafts people to run their own courses for adults. ​ It benefits from natural diffused light and is an attractive exhibition space with an inbuilt picture hanging system. ​ It is set up with tables and workbenches, including 4 jewellers benches. It has a well equipped kitchen as well as comfortable eating and relaxation area. Visitors are welcome to camp, with access to toilets and showers as well as plenty of safe parking space. ​ Please email courses@wernogwood.co.uk to enquire about hire of this space. ​ See below for outdoor venue hire Outdoor space ​ We also have a 7x10m open sided empty workspace available for hire, situated in a leafy woodland setting. ​ This space has access to a picnic table and wood fired pizza oven, but does not have access to indoor space or a kitchen. ​ Visitors are welcome to camp, with access to toilets and showers shown below, as well as plenty of safe parking space. ​ Please email courses@wernogwood.co.uk to enquire about hire of this space. Showers and loos! ​ We have lovely hot showers and loos available for our courses and campers. Rob has built everything by hand including all the wriggly tin cubicles, with a few small wooden details made by Claire. ​ There is a selection of photos on the shower room wall which pay tribute to three old Severn Valley Railway carriages which had once stood on this spot. In their heyday they had been solid wooden carriages which had each carried three horses with a separate cabin for their tender. ​ We had thought about doing these carriages up as cabins for campers, but there was so much work to do to get these to a usable condition that we have finally decided to donate them to a railway enthusiast who has time to do them justice. Rob has enough on his plate without this little project as well!