Green Aspirations Scotland CIC

learn new skills on our

workshops

Whether you’re an expert or a complete beginner, our workshops are made for you! You'll learn new skills, hone existing ones, or gain the techniques you need to move on to more complex creations.

We cover a wide range of activities, from axe craft to spoon carving. Expert green woodworker, and champion chatter, Paul, leads the workshops. Paul has years of tree-related experience, so he can tell you all about the wood you'll be working with to make your creation.

All workshop costs include the use of tools, and you'll be encouraged to take home whatever you make! Teas and coffees are also included, and there's always a campfire burning so please do bring your own lunch to cook.

Our workshops are aimed at adults. We can accommodate kids over 12 for most workshops, if accompanied by an adult. Please get in touch to find out more before you book.

spring programme now published!

Spring workshop programme

Introduction to Green Woodworking
Sat, Feb 20
Gartur, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3JY, UK
Feb 20, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Gartur, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3JY, UK
A one-day course teaching you everything you need to know about working with green wood.

Knifecraft
Sun, Feb 21
Gartur, Dykehead, Stirling, FK8 3JY
Feb 21, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Gartur, Dykehead, Stirling, FK8 3JY
Learn a range of knife skills and build your confidence with sharp tools on this one-day workshop.

Make your own garden bench
Sat, Feb 27
Gartur, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3JY, UK
Feb 27, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Gartur, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3JY, UK
Learn how to make your own garden bench, using traditional hand-tools and sustainably-sourced materials.

Axecraft
Sat, Mar 13
Gartur, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3JY, UK
Mar 13, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Gartur, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3JY, UK
Come and have fun with axes on this one-day workshop, where you'll also learn how axes work, how to look after them, and how to use them safely!

Spooncarving
Sun, Mar 14
Gartur, Dykehead, Stirling, FK8 3JY
Mar 14, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Gartur, Dykehead, Stirling, FK8 3JY
Join us for this one-day course in the woods and learn how to make your very own wooden spoon with an axe, knife and gouge.

Introduction to Green Woodworking
Sat, Mar 20
Gartur, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3JY, UK
Mar 20, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Gartur, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3JY, UK
A one-day course teaching you everything you need to know about working with green wood.

Make your own garden bench
Sun, Mar 21
Gartur, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3JY, UK
Mar 21, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Gartur, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3JY, UK
Learn how to make your own garden bench, using traditional hand-tools and sustainably-sourced materials.

Birchcraft
Sat, Mar 27
Gartur, Dykehead, Stirling, FK8 3JY
Mar 27, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Gartur, Dykehead, Stirling, FK8 3JY
Learn the magnificent qualities of Birch as it comes into bloom.

Birchcraft
Sun, Mar 28
Gartur, Dykehead, Stirling, FK8 3JY
Mar 28, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Gartur, Dykehead, Stirling, FK8 3JY
Learn the magnificent qualities of Birch as it comes into bloom.

Highlands cup making with Wooden Tom
Sat, Apr 17
Gartur
Apr 17, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Gartur, Gartur, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3JY, UK
Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Highlanders by replicating a 2000 year old Highlands cup of your own.

Introduction to Green Woodworking
Sat, Apr 24
Gartur, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3JY, UK
Apr 24, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Gartur, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3JY, UK
A one-day course teaching you everything you need to know about working with green wood.

Treelore
Sun, Apr 25
Gartur
Apr 25, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Gartur, Gartur, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3JY, UK
Join us for a walk in the woods around our site on Cardross Estate as we explore the ancient practice of Tree Lore.