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Blacksmithing or knifemaking ... a little information about your course... taught by Rich Jones & Gwyl Roche The only thing you really need to know before you come is to wear appropriate clothing... Clothing which fully covers arms and legs and not too loose fitting Non synthetic or flammable clothing Sturdy footwear - ideally something like leather walking boots This course can be heavy on the hands and may cause blisters so bring gloves you can work in Don't be surprised to use a plaster or two during the day! You will be provided with the following safety clothing, but welcome to bring your own: a leather apron safety glasses ear defenders leather heat resistant gloves (but you may want to bring your work gloves) dust mask (for knife makers) when you are grinding and sanding. We do have some here too but bring one if you have one! You may want to print this page too! Click here to go back to the main list of 'everything you need to know'

WOOD & TRADITIONAL WOODLAND CRAFTS ... click on images or links below for course details ... Timber frame building Introduction to mortice and tenon timber frame building techniques ​ A collective learning experience to construct a traditional timber framed building full of character ​ Taught by Joe & Fred Farey Read More Greenwood chair making Chairmaking using traditional green woodworking techniques A change of pace, fresh air, breath taking scenery and a beautiful chair, handmade by you… ​ Taught by Ben Willis Read More Greenwood bed making Make a bed you will look forward to climbing into every night ​ Make a characterful greenwood bed with mortise and tenon joints to assemble at home ​ Taught by - Rob Hill Read More Automata Automata Making nonsense out of rubbish Bring your ideas alive and make entertaining mechanical contraptions using cams, cogs and cranks ​ Taught by - Fi Henshall Read More Bench making Make a majestic greenwood bench using cleft oak Make a two to three seat bench, with or without a back rest and a shapely seat if you choose ​ Taught by - Jack Ritson Read More Willow plant supports Learn traditional willow weaving and basketry techniques ​ Make a spiral structure to support your sweet peas or simply to add a bit of architectural lift to your garden ​ Taught by - Mandy Coates Read More Spoon carving day Carve a Welsh cawl spoon or salad servers Choose one day or two learning to carve two different styles of spoon in freshly cut greenwood ​ Taught by - David White Read More Gate making Cleft oak gate making The art of cleaving Make a unique cleft oak garden gate that you will be proud of every time you walk through it ​ Taught by - Jack Ritson Read More Basket making Learn traditional willow weaving and basketry techniques ​ ...three basket styles to choose from... oval laundry basket, spiral berry basket or round shopping basket ​ Taught by - Mandy Coates Read More Spoon & bowl carving weekend Carve a greenwood spoon and bowl ​ A relaxing weekend carving a spoon and bowl in which it belongs to be used everyday ​ ​ Taught by - David White Read More ...read more about what we offer here...

Botanical skincare ... a little information about your course... taught by Sami Blackford For those who are interested in knowing what oils may be used, Sami tends to use: Olive and coconut oil for soap making Grape seed oil for skincare products Jojoba oil for perfumes Sami also suggests you bring the following: Notebook/paper and pen/pencil – to record recipes, notes, etc Old clothes, overalls or apron (Wernog Wood does have some leather aprons) More specifically for the soap making course Bring a silicone loaf tin if you have one as this makes a good mould Please wear long sleeves, full shoes (no sandals, etc) Safety glasses – some will be available, but you may like to bring your own Rubber or latex gloves – some will be available, but you may like to bring your own You may want to print this page too! Click here to go back to the main list of 'everything you need to know'

Floristry ... a little information about your course... taught by Zanna Hoskins SUMMER EVENT FLOWERS Footwear Wear sensible footwear and practical clothing and wellies if it is raining. You will get wet feet if grass is at all wet here as there is a lot of it! Transporting your flowers Bring a wide mouthed vase or one you find tricky to use as Zanna will give you some ideas. Also bring something to help transport your flower-full vase home, such as a box to keep it upright Come with a car empty enough to lay any garland flat on a seat, plus a towel to lay it upon. Bring any secateurs if you have any CHRISTMAS WREATHS & GARLANDS Session times Morning - (9.30am-12.30pm) Afternoon - (2pm-5pm) Please note that tea, coffee included in your course price and a simple lunch if you are staying for both sessions Other things to think about Come wearing warm clothes as there may be some work outside too It is often muddy here in winter so bring footwear that doesn't mind! Come with a car empty enough to lay any garland flat on a seat, plus a towel to lay it upon. Bring secateurs if you have any You may want to print this page too! Click here to go back to the main list of 'everything you need to know'

Stone carving ... a little information about your course... taught by Andrew Worthington Andrew says.... The course is designed for beginners and we work in a relaxed atmosphere. Each person will have their own set of tools and PPE. The workshop is held under cover but we are outside so suitable clothing and strong footwear is recommended. All materials and tools are included in the price. At the end of the two days the sculptures are yours to take home. We will be using a soft Maltese limestone which although relatively easy to carve is firm and gives good results. The blocks are approximately ten inch cubes. It is not necessary to have any definite ideas as these can develop and change throughout the weekend but some initial source material in the form of a sketch, photograph or small model might be helpful. You may want to print this page too! Click here to go back to the main list of 'everything you need to know'

Bed making ... a little information about your course... taught by Rob Hill Here are some things for you to think about and to let us know so that Rob can look for the right kind of tree for your bed. You will take your bed home in pieces so that you can easily fit it in your car, or get it up your stairs. However you may want to think about exactly where you want to put it in your house so that you can measure your room, or window sill height etc. Please let us know the size of bed you intend to make Size of mattress - i.e. single, double, queen or king... but please measure it too before you come just to be sure it is not some strange size! Height of bed head and foot - Think about the implications of these heights regarding window sills or anything else that the bed may obscure! Maximum width and length of your complete bedframe - Your frame will be made with mortice and tenon style joints, fixed with pegs, so once made, your bed frame may be considerably wider and/or longer than your mattress .... please measure the absolute widest and longest your bedframe can be to fit into your room. Clothing Wear sensible sturdy footwear Wear practical clothing We have all the following safety clothing, but welcome to bring your own: Leather apron Safety glasses Ear defenders Dust mask This course can be heavy on the hands and may cause blisters so bring gloves you can work in, we do have some but you may prefer your own Don't be surprised to use a plaster or two during the day! Tools We have all the tools you need but you may want to bring your favourite: Drawknife Spoke shave Whittling knives You may want to print this page too! Click here to go back to the main list of 'everything you need to know'

Gatemaking ... a little information about your course... taught by Jack Ritson Gate designs Jack has asked you to send some basic drawings or images of what you think you would like to make as it will help him prepare in advance.​ He recommends that your gate should have no more than 4 horizontal rails and a diagonal brace. You can also have upright 'palings' which are less work than the horizontal rails and you can have as many of those as you like. The simplicity of your design is important as it is surprising how much work is involves. Gate sizes We need to know the dimensions of your gate so please mark this on your drawing Ideally the outer dimensions should not be more than 4ft wide, but it can be any height ​ Timber and hinges The timber for your gate is likely to be £50, maybe less Jack will also bring hinges which you can buy from him at £20 per pair You may want to print this page too! Click here to go back to the main list of 'everything you need to know'

Cyanotype ... a little information about your course... taught by Caroline Hodgson Caroline says... I’m really looking forward to working with you and excited to see the Cyanotypes that are created. ​ Clothing Please wear comfortable clothing, that you don’t mind if chemicals accidentally splash onto. You can bring an apron if you prefer, and I will supply disposable gloves. Wear comfortable footwear as you may want to go out and gather plants and flowers. ​ There will be lots of time for exploring and experimenting with the Cyanotype process to create beautiful prints. If you have your own idea about what you would like to create, you’re more than welcome to bring along your own items. These maybe found objects, things that inspire you, or something with sentimental value. These may include: ​ Flowers, leaves or foliage (fresh or pressed) Seed heads Leaf skeletons Antique lace Feathers Keys Grasses Any other flat or translucent objects you’d like to try to print. ​ There are lots of variables which can affect the outcome of a Cyanotype print, but I will do my best to help you realise what you would like to create. You may want to print this page too! Click here to go back to the main list of 'everything you need to know'

Pit fired ceramics ... a little information about your course... taught by Melina Xenaki What will you do over the 5 days Just to give you a little insight into the 5 days, we expect you will be making pots on days 1 & 2, experimenting with wild clay on day 3, digging your pit and building your fire on day 4, firing over-night, taking your pots out to cool and then finishing them on day 5. It is possible it may differ from this. Managing expectations! Many of the processes you will be using are experimental and you should definitely expect to have some successes and some failures with your pots! Things to colour your pots We suggest that you collect and bring various bits and pieces which will be used in the fire to influence the colours of your pots…. so please bring any and lots of the following: Dried banana skins Dried seaweed – lots if you have access to it, enough for everyone would be super helpful! Dried cow pats! Grasses, leaves and twigs, Bits of copper and coal Avocado stones and nut shells Steel wool Onion skins You may want to print this page too! Click here to go back to the main list of 'everything you need to know'

Top Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Untitled Untitled Seasonal fused glass decorations See course details, dates, costs, tutors & stories from students below COURSE DETAILS BOOK NOW Glass artist Verity Pulford will guide you through the fundamental processes of creating fused glass. You will learn about cutting and grinding, creating and using stencils and painting using Glassline pens. ​ Each year, Verity offers winter courses in Wernog Wood to get you in the festive spirit. These sociable half days give you opportunity to make a Christmas lantern, a fused glass bird to hang in your tree or a variety of other types of seasonal decorations. You could choose a morning, an afternoon, or both as they will be different. ​ If you would like to do a longer full day course with Verity, you could make a fused glass bowl , coasters or landscape panel o r fused glass picture layered with etched glass details . DATES BOOK NOW ​ ​ 30 Novembe r 2024 ​ Morning - Christmas lantern Afternoon - Fused glass birds * ( * in 2024 other decorations will also be possible in the afternoon) ​ but welcom e to book both morning and afternoon sessions as they will be different COSTS BOOK NOW £75 half day plus £35-£5 0 for glass & acce ssories depending on what you make Tea and coffee and snacks include d in your course price. Lunch will only be included if doing a full day ​ 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 some experience YOUR TUTOR BOOK NOW Verity Pulford is a glass artist in rural North Wales. She is fascinated by light, its magical qualities and the atmosphere it can create, the way it moves through glass, reflects, creates shadows.​ ​ She is particularly interested and influenced by the cataloguing of nature - from natural history artefacts, early cyanotypes, x-rays, microscopic images and botanical drawings. She also likes to combine techniques- cast, pate de verre, kiln-formed, painted, etched and also found natural materials in her work. She plays with ideas of magical realism- creating her own forms inspired by or combining different plants and organisms. ​ Verity has a 1st class BA Hons in Architectural Glass and is a qualified Art teacher. Her work sells in galleries across the UK. She makes artworks to commission & is a member of The Guild of Makers in Wales . Stories from our students We had a fabulous time on our glass fusing weekend. Verity was really knowledgeable and very easy going. We were novices but she had lots of ideas to help us out and a wide range of products to choose from. Wernog Wood is a stunning place, perfect for workshops and in such a beautiful setting. The food was lovely, the facilities fabulous, and we were made to feel really welcome. Nothing was too much trouble. We'd love to visit again and will keep an eye out for future workshops. - Emma ​ An amazing weekend course run by Verity Pulford Glass Artist, hosted by Wernog Wood... even better than anticipated. - Chris ​ Magical Christmas lantern glass workshop in a winter wonderland. John (not all disabilities can be seen) had a lovely time, and so did I. We can't wait for our decorated glass to put into our lanterns. Thank you for a magical time. - Marese ​ The course was structured perfectly, and we were able to work at a good pace. Verity was very responsive to the group and individuals. - Heather ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Upcoming Dates Sat, 15 Jun Fused glass bowls and coasters - June 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 15 Jun 2024, 09:00 – 17:00 Beginners guide to glass fusing Sun, 16 Jun Glass fused landscapes - pictures or curves - June 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 16 Jun 2024, 09:00 – 17:00 Beginners guide to glass fusing Sat, 03 Aug Bespoke glass fusing afternoon - August 2024 / Wernog Wood Sold Out Details 03 Aug 2024, 12:00 – 18:30 This is a privately organised course, please get in touch to organise your own bespoke group session. Beginners guide to glass fusing - afternoon session with lunch - 12pm - 4.30pm Sat, 30 Nov Glass fused lanterns - November 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 30 Nov 2024, 09:00 – 12:30 Half day beginners guide to glass fusing (You can also make glass fused decorations in the afternoon but will need to book separately) Sat, 30 Nov Glass fused decorations - November 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 30 Nov 2024, 13:30 – 17:00 Half day beginners guide to glass fusing (You can also make glass fused lanterns 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

Lino printing ... a little information about your course... taught by Bronte Adam Bronte says…. ​ I am really looking forward to working with you on my print workshop and I can’t wait to see what you will create. Design ideas If you could start having a think what you might want to draw for your prints, the subjects can be broad, and I will do my best to help you realise what you would like to create. I design a lot of prints with foliage, fruits, flowers and some animals and birds. These are all possible but will vary in difficulty. For those of you who are not confident with drawing, I will be bringing along some pre drawn elements you can cut and collage together to create your own compositions. If you need visuals to draw from, please remember to bring these along, they will help a lot when designing. I will have all the materials you need for the course, and you may have the time to do more than one print, so bare this in mind, in case you want to do more. Clothing On the days that we will be printing our lino blocks, it would be best if you are wearing clothes that are comfortable and you don’t mind getting ink on. The inks are oil based so it’s harder to get out. Wernog Wood have aprons for you to use, and I also bring some throw away gloves if you prefer to use these while using the inks. If you have any questions in advance of the course, please get in touch with Wernog Wood and I will try and answer them as best I can. ​ You may want to print this page too! Click here to go back to the main list of 'everything you need to know'

Top Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Untitled Photography day trip to Snowdonia See course details, dates, costs, tutors & stories from students below COURSE DETAILS BOOK NOW Designed for relatively fit, agile and seasoned photographers, this exciting single-day course will take you to the heart of Snowdonia to photograph the glacial landscapes from surrounding valleys and strategic vantage points. You will take a photographic look at man’s industrial influence on the natural landscapes of Snowdonia. ​ The workshop explores some dramatic locations, while informing participants on subjects such as landscape composition, working with water and how to make a series of timeless images while learning to work a location. The day will start with a short presentation covering creative and compositional considerations, followed by creative and practical photography practice with rotating one-to-one tuition. ​ All digital editing will be under your own steam at home, but can be learnt with David on his other courses in Wernog Wood. Come equipped with a digital camera with interchangeable lens capability. A tripod would be useful, but is not essential. The day will involve short sections of steep walking and uneven ground . DATES BOOK NOW 25 April 2024 ​ ​ We have chosen a week day to reduce the visual impact of people within your landscape! ​ ​ or click here if you are interested in a photography trip within the Clwydian hills COSTS BOOK NOW £135 - Tuition fees plus a contribution to fuel costs Y ou will need to bring a packed lunch as you will be out on location ​ We can offer you accommodation & an evening meal ​ 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 is a fine-art, landscape and professional food photographer based in Denbighshire. He is passionate about the environment and the landscapes of north Wales. David takes a fine-art approach to landscape photography, telling stories through the single image and collections of curated images. Click here to see a collection of David's work Stories from our students This is the first time we have run a day trip to Snowdonia but this is what students have said about other photography courses David has taught in Wernog Wood... --- I have thoroughly enjoyed the course. Being challenged to look at photographs in a different way and in different scales really pushes the bounds of ‘what I know’. The artwork in the afternoon was also very thought provoking and really useful. And the introduction to Lightroom was exceptional. I feel like I’ve learned an awful lot and had some very thought provoking information presented to me. - Dave The course was excellent in every respect. Although having to adapt to very wet weather on the day, David managed to put together a program that pushed our photography appreciation and knowledge to new levels. Post Covid, it was great to be working in an informal group and undertaking exercises in Wernog's woods & the superb workshop. I was very pleased with the results and look forward to the next course, when hopefully we may be able to get up into the hills. Especially loved the Bara Brith! Difficult to find anything to fault in the facilities or the course - Chris It was paced just right for me and I re-learnt a lot about camera settings. Also the tuition on Adobe light room really opened my eyes to what can be achieved with some good editing. David White is an excellent tutor. It has inspired me to to get out there and take more pictures, which I will make time to do. - Chris ​ From the base of 'zero', I've gained so much from your inspiring course. - Richard ​ An excellent day in a well run centre with friendly hosts and an excellent course tutor. I learnt a lot during the day and enjoyed the whole experience from start to finish. Lovely grounds, spacious and very interesting centre. - Des Details Dates Costs Tutor Stories Upcoming Dates Thu, 03 Oct Product photography - October 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 03 Oct 2024, 09:00 – 17:00 Photograph your own craft products and build still life compositions to enhance your images, taking a look at Adobe Lightroom software Fri, 04 Oct Moving images & reels - October 2024 / Wernog Wood Book Now 04 Oct 2024, 09:00 – 17:00 A key to marketing success - Learn to tell a concise visual story with moving images suitable for social media reels 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