Green Woodworking for Wellbeing
On this course you will explore the world of green woodworking. You will try your hand at a variety of techniques and hand carve freshly cut green wood to make decorative and useful items. You will practice this ancient and medatitive technique in a relaxed, inclusive, and social space surrounded by nature. Take time to relax and appreciate the nature around you while developing your creativity and improving your health and wellbeing. Course Aims What you will learn: This course is specifically for those who would like to support positive wellbeing through learning new skills in nature. The course is aimed at people who are wanting to improve their health and wellbeing. On this course you will learn about: Foraging for materials Whittling Creating items from natural materials As well as learning the core skills, by working in a small group with your tutor, you will also develop wider skills such as Confidence building Team Working Communication skills Study skills How you will be taught, and your understanding checked: All tools and materials required to achieve the course goals will be provided by us. The tutor will demonstrate techniques and the safe use of each tool that students will be using. Students will then attempt to make an item themselves with tutor support. Students are expected to attend all sessions, and if they can't make it to inform the class tutor or centre as soon as possible. Students are expected to record their learning and progress with the support of their tutor. Google Classroom will be used to support students learning. Access to this will be sent to you and we will support you to use it. The tutor will work with you to understand what you already know and what you want to achieve. They will agree a learning plan with you to work towards. The tutor will talk to you about your progress and will give you feedback to help you to continue to develop your skills and knowledge. The course will be a taught in a small group of no more than eleven and you will be fully supported by your tutor. The sessions will take place outside or in our roundhouse. Progression What you will be able to do next: On successful completion of the course, your tutor will talk to you about your progress and achievements. They will help you to decide what to do next, for example: Continue your studies and work towards a formal qualification Improve and maintain positive health and wellbeing Look for work or volunteering opportunities Use your skills in your everyday life Please note that this is a hands-on course that requires a level of dexterity, and you will be using sharp hand tools. If you have a disability or problem with mobility, then please contact us to discuss how we can help you before you sign up to the course.
This course starts on Fri, Nov 15, 2024
and ends on Fri, Dec 13 2024
The start time is 10:00 AM and the finish time is 01:30 PM
(4 hours)
At: Hollybush Conservation Centre
Broad Lane
Leeds
LS5 3BP
This course is provided by Conservation Volunteers
Telephone Conservation Volunteers on 0113 2742335
Email Conservation Volunteers: hollybush@tcv.org.uk
View a list of courses near Hollybush Conservation Centre's area
Who is it for?
Adults aged 19+.
Often courses are open to everyone, so please contact the course provider to ask.
Journey Plan to Arrive At 10:00 AM
From -1.601658,53.744502 to Hollybush Conservation Centre
about 2 hours by Walking. ( By Bus)
Start: 07:57 End: 10:00 Duration: about 2 hours. Distance: 10 km
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Head northwest on Merlyn Rees Avenue
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Turn right onto Beryl Burton Gardens
approx 1 minute |
1 minute 0.1 km |
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Turn left onto Queen Street
approx 3 minutes |
3 minutes 0.3 km |
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Turn right onto Queen Street at the end of the road (B6127)
approx 3 minutes |
3 minutes 0.3 km |
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Continue straight onto Chapel Hill (B6127)
approx 2 minutes |
2 minutes 0.2 km |
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Continue slightly left onto Church Street (B6127)
approx 4 minutes |
4 minutes 0.3 km |
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Continue right onto Victoria Road (A643)
approx 5 minutes |
5 minutes 0.4 km |
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Turn left onto Westwood Side
approx 7 minutes |
7 minutes 0.6 km |
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Go straight
approx 10 minutes |
10 minutes 0 km |
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Turn right onto Gelderd Road at the end of the road (A62)
approx 24 minutes |
24 minutes 2.0 km |
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Keep left at the fork (A62)
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Continue left (A62)
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Continue left onto Gelderd Road (A62)
approx 1 minute |
1 minute 0.1 km |
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Turn left onto Gelderd Lane
approx 4 minutes |
4 minutes 0.3 km |
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Continue right onto Gelderd Lane
approx 1 minute |
1 minute 0.1 km |
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Turn left
approx 2 minutes |
2 minutes 0.2 km |
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Continue straight
approx 3 minutes |
3 minutes 0.3 km |
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Turn left onto Highfield Garth at the end of the road
approx less than a minute |
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Turn right onto Highfield Avenue
approx 4 minutes |
4 minutes 0.3 km |
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Continue straight onto Amberley Road
approx 5 minutes |
5 minutes 0.4 km |
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Go straight onto Strawberry Lane
approx 2 minutes |
2 minutes 0.2 km |
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Keep left at the fork onto Strawberry Lane
approx 2 minutes |
2 minutes 0.1 km |
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Turn left onto Chapel Lane
approx 3 minutes |
3 minutes 0.2 km |
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Turn left onto Stocks Hill at the end of the road
approx 1 minute |
1 minute 0.1 km |
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Continue straight onto Town Street
approx 1 minute |
1 minute 0.1 km |
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Turn right onto Theaker Lane
approx 1 minute |
1 minute 0.1 km |
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Turn left onto Theaker Lane at the end of the road
approx 6 minutes |
6 minutes 0.5 km |
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Turn left onto Moorfield Road at the end of the road
approx 1 minute |
1 minute 0.1 km |
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Turn right onto Armley Ridge Road at the end of the road
approx 4 minutes |
4 minutes 0.3 km |
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Go straight
approx less than a minute |
less than a minute 0.0 km |
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Make a slight right onto Armley Ridge Road
approx 9 minutes |
9 minutes 0.7 km |
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Turn right onto Armley Ridge Road at the end of the road
approx 6 minutes |
6 minutes 0.5 km |
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Continue straight onto Wyther Lane
approx 5 minutes |
5 minutes 0.4 km |
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Continue right onto Wyther Lane
approx less than a minute |
less than a minute 0.0 km |
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Turn left
approx 1 minute |
1 minute 0.1 km |
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Turn right
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You have arrived at your destination
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