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 dates coming soon!

Spring workshop programme

Introduction to Green Woodworking

Sat, Feb 20

Gartur, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3JY, UK

Feb 20, 2021, 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, 2021, 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, 2021, 10:00 AM – Feb 28, 2021, 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, 2021, 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, 2021, 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, 2021, 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, 2021, 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, 2021, 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, 2021, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Gartur, Dykehead, Stirling, FK8 3JY

Learn the magnificent qualities of Birch as it comes into bloom.

Introduction to Green Woodworking

Sat, Apr 24

Gartur, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3JY, UK

Apr 24, 2021, 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, 2021, 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.