scythe courses
Information - (scroll down for course content and group course dates)
You do not need to own your own scythe to come on a course.
All equipment will be provided on the day and available to buy at the end of the course if you wish.
Toilet Facilities and kitchen on site and refreshments will be available.
Camping is available on site at £10 a night - I can hire you a tent and an airbed for an additional £10 per night.
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PRIVATE TUITION for individuals or groups
I can offer one-to-one tuition either here at Mower Meadow or at your venue.
Or you can book me to teach a small group (2-4 people) or a larger group (5-8 people).
The course content can cover everything in the one day group course or can be tailored to your individual needs.
The cost of one to one tuition will be charged at £40 per hour,
small groups at £60 per hour and
large groups at £360 / day for up to 6 people or £420 / day for up to 8 people.
Travel costs are charged at 85p per mile where applicable.
You can book online (see buttons below) or use the contact form at the bottom of the page.
COURSE DATES - GROUP DAY COURSES
COURSE DATES 2024
MOWER MEADOW COURSES
All courses have finished for this season.
I will be running a peening workshop for International Peening Day on Sunday 6th April 2025
You can start booking one to one or small group tuition sessions online after Christmas.
if you would like to gift someone a scythe course or guarantee a place on one of my 2025 courses why not buy a voucher? Available from the Scythe Shop page or email me using the Contact form below.
Course Cost £90 per person per day for courses at Mower Meadow
COURSE VOUCHERS are available from the Shop page. The perfect gift for a loved one.
Payment is required at the time of booking. Once I receive your booking request I will invoice you for the course fee which may be paid by BACS transfer or cheque. Your booking will be confirmed when payment is received. The course fee is fully refundable if you cancel up to two weeks before the course date. After that you may transfer to another course, spaces permitting or i can issue you with a voucher which can be redeemed at any time within the next 12 months. If I need to cancel your course for any reason then I will either refund you in full or transfer you to another course date if you prefer.
I reserve the right to cancel or abort any course if I feel, for any reason, that it is not safe to proceed.
To book use Contact / Enquiry Form below
Course Content - one day introduction to scything
Introduction to the scythe
History, anatomy, the different types available and their uses.
Selection and set-up
Choosing the right tool for the job.
Fitting the scythe to you to minimise the risk of pain and strain and maximise efficiency
Safety Considerations
Keeping yourself and others safe at work
Mowing techniques
Coping with differing terrains and vegetation
Maintenance and sharpening
Looking after your scythe, mastering honing and a chance to try peening.
Discussion
A chance to discuss haymaking, woodland management, wild flower meadows and anything else depending on your individual or group needs