Our courses will change the way you look at wood whether your main interest is in axes, timber or just learning a new skill.

Learn the core techniques safely and enjoyably. We can teach you fundamental axe techniques as you work on a freshly felled tree and produce a final piece that you will have transformed entirely by hand.

The location for these courses is the unique and historic Hatfield Forest. This National Trust site offers a dedicated classroom and catering in one of the most beautiful and prestigious forest locations in the country. Hatfield Forest is centrally located in Takeley, Essex, and close to major transport links to all parts of the country.

For more information, including current dates and prices, please call us on 01279 718912 or click Contact on the menu at the top of this page and drop us an email.

Video and photos

We took some video at the last course. You too can learn axe techniques and make fun of your teacher!

To see more, please take a look at a gallery of photos from a recent course in Hatfield Forest