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Scottish Birchcraft with Bryce Reynard |
| Description |
The Birch tree is very versatile. Weaving with the bark is like working
with soft leather, the roots are strong, white, long and slender and
the twigs give structure to the objects. The wood is used for
construction, furniture and wooden spoon carving - but those are
other courses! The Birch tree provided all that was needed for life and
work in Northern Scandinavia - baskets, buckets, containers, shoes,
mats and so on and so on. Bryce uses many of the designs and techniques
in his work and he has a fund of knowledge about the tree and its uses
which he will share. |
About the tutor
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 Bryce's has an intimate understanding of the Birch tree. I am very pleased that he has agreed to run a workshop at West Moss-side where the material can be harvested from the mature birch woodland on the edge of Flanders Moss National Nature Reserve. On the high moss we are actually trying to reduce the number of scrub birch trees so you are welcome to 'pull' the young birch trees to get the long slender roots. You will be helping to conserve the bog habitat! ( Kate Sankey)
You can find a more comprehensive bio here.
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Prerequisite knowledge/skills
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No previous skills are required to come on this workshop. |
Course format
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The day will include information about harvesting your own materials.
You will make interesting and useful things mainly using the bark. You
will also learn a little about the birch tree and its place in the
conservation of Flanders Moss National Nature Reserve. |
After completing this course...
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As well as having you own pieces to take home, you will you will learn
new techniques of weaving and using birch bark, twigs and roots to
create fun, interesting and useful things. |
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Cost
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£70.00 |
| Duration |
This is a one-day course, starting at 10:00 and finishing at 16:30 |
| Dates |
Dec 8, 2012 |
| Meals |
Country farmhouse fare will be provided together with generous supplies of teas and coffee. |
| Accomodation |
Why not stay in Stuc a'Chroin, Trossachs Yurts. |
| Disabled facilities |
Disabled parking, access and toilet are provided.
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| More information |
Bryce or Kate |
| How do I book a place? |
It's as simple as clicking here. If you would prefer, you can phone, write to or email Kate. |
| What should I bring with me? |
A Stanley knife or similar, secateurs, dressmaker's cutting board or a
sheet of plywood or similar to cut on, steel ruler about 60 or 100cm
long, short bladed strong knife, thin handled teaspoon, flat file, 20
lever type clothes pegs, pencil, scissors. Gloves and Wellington boots
or strong shoes if you would like to go out for a walk. |
| Are there any other related courses I can attend? |
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| What have other attendess said about this course? |
I have had such a lovely day, thank you very much. The home baking and lunch was fantastic, and Bryce was a great tutor with a lot of patience. All I need to do now is get out and cut some birch bark with my penknife. March 2011
Had a great day. Everybody was really friendly. Great craft ideas December 2009
Wonderful day. Bryce was so patient - thankfully! Food delicious as ever. December 2009
Thank you for another great day. December 2008 |
SO DON'T DELAY - CLICK THE BUTTON! 
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