Courses

Courses at Llanfyllin Workhouse
The Workhouse are working with project partners to develop a range of short courses on creative and sustainable themes

Introduction to permaculture design and sustainability
6th – 7th February
An inspirational 2 day course, introducing the basic prinicples of ecology and permaculture and sustainable design.
Cost: £60 (2 days) -more info here

Traditional Hedge Laying
5-7th February
This 2 day course provides the learner with an introduction to traditional hedge laying skills, techniques and tools through theory and practical application. You will also learn about maintenance of hedgerow and the Importance of habitat and development.

No experience required and tools supplied
Cost: £125 (2 days)

Recycled Puppetry – Vagabondi Puppets
12-14th March
Calling all teachers, community art workers, performers and any other interested individuals who would like to explore the use, possibilities and opportunities for using puppets in your work. Let experienced puppeteer Jo Munton lead you through the weird and wonderful world of puppetry. Together we will look at and play with a variety of puppets (rod, string, hand, lip synch, gigantes and multi person operated), how to make them, how to move them and most importantly what this can bring to the various groups of people you may be working with.

You will encounter various exercises, techniques and games that will help you build your own individual 'tool kit' of puppetry to get them all walking the walk and talking the talk.

The ancient art of puppetry offers a huge amount of scope and integrates very well as an accessible teaching aid for the performing and collaborative arts.

No experience required, but an active and playful approach would be of great use.

Cost: £140 (3 days)

Living Willow :
5th-7th March and 19th-21st March Caroline Lowe – Basket case
This course offers knowledge and guided practical experience in the manipulation of willows and construction of living willow features of various form and size. It -will include the selecting and cutting of fresh willow from a local willow plantation. Aftercare of living willow constructions will be advised on working with the growing forces of the living materials

No previous experience required

Cost: £270 (3 days)

View Caroline's work at: www.artsconnection.org.uk/artforms/artistpages/carolinelowe.htm

Yurt Making
19-21st March
Make and keep a complete wheel and learn how to complete this traditional low impact dwelling
3 day course £210, More info here

Stone Carving – Dragon stone
19-21 March and 23-25 April

Working on individual pieces participants will learn to work with the most ancient of materials, introducing you to the methods of basic chisel and dummy skills, roughing out, stock removal, line and form sculpting, smoothing and polishing skills, along with everything else you need to know to help you develop your own skills.

Tools will be supplied for course, but starter kits are also available for an additional £60

No previous experience required

£130 (3 days)

Tutors website: www.dragonstonecarving.wordpress.com

Coracle Building –
22-26th March

This course covers the process of making a traditional coracle. Participants will be guided through weaving up their own frame, covering and water-proofing, adding a seat and making a paddle.

No previous knowledge of wood-work or willow weaving is needed but can be helpful.
Cost £455 (5 days)

View Caroline's work at: www.artsconnection.org.uk/artforms/artistpages/carolinelowe.htm

Stained Glass – Mirage Glass
27-31st March and 7-11th August Discover the processes and methods of working with stained glass and lead work. Participants will gain practical knowledge of soldering, cutting, finishing and leading by working on their own designs to take away with them.

Tools will be provided, but starter kits to take away with you to continue developing your new skills will also be available. Further information can be obtained form the course leader.

No previous experience required

Cost: £395 (5 days)

Tutors website: www.mirageglass.co.uk

Stone Carving – Dragon stone
10-13th May
This course covers the same basic skills and techniques as the three day course, but in addition to working on your own carvings. The group will come together to work on a large scale 'site specific' piece.

Tools will be supplied for course, but starter kits are also available for an additional £60

No previous experience required

£185 (4days)

Tutors website: www.dragonstonecarving.wordpress.com



Permaculture Design Course

15-29th May
A 2 week crash course in sustainability.
Internationally recognised certificated course led by Steve Jones, Chris Evans, Looby Macnamarra, Chris Dixon and Amanda Dean

£470 includes instruction, practicals, field trips and certificate.

Booking and details for this course at Sector39.co.uk/pdc.htm



For further information or booking courses, please contact Jason@llanfyllinworkhouse.org /
tel: 01691649062 NB: a deposit of 25% is required to book your place. If the course start date is
within 4 weeks (28 days) payment should be made in full when booking your place.

Group Bookings? Please enquire about rates as discounts are individual to eachcourse.

All costs are for tuition and materials only. A variety of accommodation maybe available or can be recommended
dependant on your needs. Please contact the office for a list of accommodation available in the area or to discuss any access needs.