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Whether you’re an expert or a complete beginner, our greenwood 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 traditional craft and green woodworking 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.

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Programme

The Virtually Great Spoon Hoolie
Fri, 23 Feb
23 Feb 2024, 18:00 – 25 Feb 2024, 16:00
Virtual Hoolie
23 Feb 2024, 18:00 – 25 Feb 2024, 16:00
Virtual Hoolie
It's back! After a year away from virtual connections, we're bringing the Virtually Great Spoon Hoolie back for 2024. Join a truly international community of spoon carvers and learn from the best trainers from around the world.
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Introduction to Green Woodworking
Sat, 09 Mar
09 Mar 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations Scotland CIC, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
09 Mar 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations Scotland CIC, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
A one-day course teaching you everything you need to know about working with green wood.
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Make your own garden bench
Sun, 24 Mar
24 Mar 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
24 Mar 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
Learn how to make your own garden bench, using traditional hand-tools and sustainably-sourced materials.
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Whittling Workshop
Sun, 24 Mar
24 Mar 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations, Gartur, Dykehead, Stirling, FK8 3JY
24 Mar 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations, Gartur, Dykehead, Stirling, FK8 3JY
Learn a range of knife skills and build your confidence with sharp tools on this one-day whittling workshop.
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Make your own stool!
Sat, 30 Mar
30 Mar 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
30 Mar 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
These stools can be used at the kitchen table, bar, or even as footstools. This one-day course will teach you all the steps, from making the frame to weaving the seats.
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Cottage core: learn to carve your own spoon
Sat, 30 Mar
30 Mar 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations Scotland CIC, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
30 Mar 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations Scotland CIC, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
Join us for this one-day course in the woods and learn how to make your very own wooden spoon with an axe and knives.
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Birchcraft
Sat, 06 Apr
06 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
06 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
Learn about the magnificent qualities of the birch tree - from sap, to tar, to bark.
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Cottage Core: Make a coffee scoop and bag peg
Sat, 13 Apr
13 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Port of Menteith, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
13 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Port of Menteith, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
Get your sloyd on with these great new items for your morning coffee routine.
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Cottage Core: Make a shrink pot and spatula
Sat, 13 Apr
13 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
13 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
Kitchen utensils don't have to be dull! Join us to bring some beauty to your utilitarian items.
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Treelore
Sun, 14 Apr
14 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 15:00 BST
Green Aspirations, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
14 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 15:00 BST
Green Aspirations, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
Learn about the trees surrounding us on this one-day workshop.
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Axecraft
Sat, 11 May
11 May 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
11 May 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
Come and play with axes on this one-day workshop, where you'll learn how axes work, how to look after them, and how to use them safely!
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Axe handles and sheaths
Sun, 12 May
12 May 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
12 May 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
A one-day workshop making and fitting a new handle to your well-loved axe, along with a leather sheath for the blade.
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*NEW* Pewter and natural cordage jewellery
Sat, 08 Jun
08 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations , Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
08 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations , Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
Make yourself or someone special to you a piece of beautiful handmade jewellery, from pewter and natural cordage.
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*NEW* Introduction to Blacksmithing
Sun, 09 Jun
09 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations Scotland CIC, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
09 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations Scotland CIC, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
A one-day traditional blacksmithing course where you'll learn basic skills over a charcoal-powered forge.
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Lime Craft
Sat, 15 Jun
15 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
15 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Green Aspirations, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RB, UK
A one-day workshop exploring the uses and beauty of lime.
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