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        • Off-loom Weaving Workshop
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        • Supporting Children through Anxiety and Trauma with Jon Cree
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        • Forest School Leader Training
        • Climbing Frames, Ropes & Ladders Course with Jon Cree
      • Sustainable Land Management Courses >
        • Coppicing Course
        • Hedgelaying Course
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        • Wildflower Meadows Course
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    • Course Categories >
      • Willow Craft Courses >
        • Willow Garden Sculpture Course
        • Willow Asymmetric Basket Course
        • Willow Festive Decoration Workshops
        • Willow Weaving Workshops
        • Willow Bird and Birdfeeder Workshop
        • Willow Reindeer Course
        • Zarzo Willow Basket Course
      • Home and Garden Courses >
        • Intro to Permaculture Design Course
        • Carbon Footprint Awareness Workshop
        • Composting Explained
        • Sustainable Cut-Flower Growing
        • Kitchen Gardening Course
        • Compost Toilets Course
        • Creating Wilder Gardens
      • Wellbeing Courses >
        • Creative Forest Bathing & Therapeutic Sound day
        • Unwind in the Woods Retreat
        • Nature Led Meditation Evening
        • Medicinal Herb Workshops
        • Foraging, Fire and Folklore
        • Soundbath Evening
        • Women's Woodland Retreat
      • Wood Craft Courses >
        • Festive Greenwood Carving Workshop
        • Knife Skills Course
        • Woodworking Skills for Women Course
        • Shrink Pot Carving Course
        • Spoon Carving Course
        • Trug Making Course
        • Devon Stave Basket Making Course
      • Craft and Upcycling Courses >
        • Sashiko Stitching Course
        • Natural Ink Making Workshop
        • Festive Painting on Wood
        • Nature Painting on Wood
        • Fabric Baskets Course
        • Off-loom Weaving Workshop
      • Forest School Training >
        • Supporting Children through Anxiety and Trauma with Jon Cree
        • Rough Play in Natural World Settings with Jon Cree
        • Forest School Leader Training
        • Climbing Frames, Ropes & Ladders Course with Jon Cree
      • Sustainable Land Management Courses >
        • Coppicing Course
        • Hedgelaying Course
        • Wildflower Identification Workshop
        • Wildflower Meadows Course
        • Woodland Management Course
      • Festive Craft Courses >
        • Festive Painting on Wood
        • Festive Greenwood Carving Workshop
        • Willow Reindeer Course
        • Willow Festive Decoration Workshops
    • Gift Cards for Courses
    • Courses Waiting List
    • Discounts and Benefits
    • Bursaries
    • Contact the Courses Team
    • Courses Terms and Conditions
  • Accommodation
    • Bed & Breakfast
    • Eco Hostel
    • Shepherds Hut
    • Yurts
    • Camping
    • Group Accommodation
    • Gift Cards for Accommodation
    • Things to Do >
      • Site Map
      • Walking and Cycling Breaks
    • Booking Enquiries
    • Accommodation Terms and Conditions
  • Education
    • Our Education Ethos
    • Day Trips >
      • Saxon Experience
    • Residentials >
      • Residential Accommodation
      • Farm Tours
    • Group Bookings >
      • Colleges and Universities
    • Alternative Education >
      • Young Natural Ambassadors
    • Forest School >
      • Wood Mouse Forest School
      • Forest School 6 - 16 Years
      • Forest School Training
    • For Teachers >
      • Fair Share Fund
      • Earth Protectors Conference
    • Contact the Education Team
    • Forest School Terms and Conditions
  • Burial Site
    • South Downs Natural Burial Site
    • Funeral Charges
    • Information Pack
    • Flowers and Planting
    • Attending A Funeral
    • Legacies
    • Donations
  • Our Future
  • Support Us
    • Fundraising Projects
    • Donations
    • Friends >
      • Business Friends >
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    • Fair Share Fund
    • Leave a Legacy
    • Become a Volunteer
    • Thank You to Our Supporters
    • Give As You Shop
  • Our Impact
    • Sustainability Wheel
    • Greener Homes
    • Projects >
      • Land Management >
        • Beekeepers
        • Chalk Grassland
        • Coppice
        • Forest Gardening
        • Herb Gardens
        • Mini Meadow
        • Nettles & Brambles
        • Permaculture
        • Ponds
      • Building & Structures >
        • Accommodation Eco Retrofit
        • Compost Toilet
        • Low Impact Building
        • Solar Projects
        • Tree Bog
        • Wetherdown Lodge
        • Woodland Hall
        • Yurts
  • Donate & Buy
    • Eco Shop
    • Eco T-Shirts
    • Gift Cards
    • Donations
  • Visit Us
    • Find Us
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    • Beech Cafe
    • Site Map
    • Talk & Tour
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  • Book your Stay

​Adult Courses Diary

2026

september


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Foraging, Fire and Folklore

​Places Available

​£35

Wednesday 2nd September 2026
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A special experience of wild food foraging, Celtic fire and folklore.  Bushcraft and Celtic folklore specialist, Jonathon Huet, will take you on a guided walk to forage for wild food and impart his knowledge on different native trees in each season.​​​

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Creative Forest Bathing & Therapeutic Sound Day

​Places Available
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​£95

Saturday 12th September 2026
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Why not try a new way to look after your wellbeing? Join us for a day of Forest Bathing, nature-based art and finishing with a deeply relaxing sound journey session all set in our beautiful woodlands within the South Downs National Park. ​​​

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Unwind in the Woods

​Places Available

​£95

Saturday 19th September 2026
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Combining meditation and an introduction to basic whittling techniques, this workshop will give you the time and space to get away from a hectic everyday life and connect with nature.  Campfire lunch included.​​​

October


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Introduction to Permaculture Design

​Places Available

​£330 - reserve a place for £75 

Thursday 1st - Sunday 4th October 2026
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This course is designed to introduce Permaculture principles but with an emphasis on supporting participants with designing their own homes and gardens. ​​​

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Coppicing Course

​Places Available

​£125

Thursday 15th or Friday 16th October 2026
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A one day course in building your own play structures with rope and natural materials.  This course is for educators wishing to be a little more adventurous with creative play structures at their sites, building them out of wood and rope and combining these with the natural features at your site. ​​​

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Climbing Frames, Ropes and Ladders
with Jon Cree

​Places Available

​£110

Saturday 17th October 2026
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A one day course in building your own play structures with rope and natural materials.  This course is for educators wishing to be a little more adventurous with creative play structures at their sites, building them out of wood and rope and combining these with the natural features at your site. ​​​

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Supporting Children with Anxiety and Trauma
with Jon Cree

​Places Available

​£110

Sunday 18th October 2026
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This CPD training course shares knowledge and opens discussions about how outdoor learning practitioners and teachers can support children through times of anxiety and trauma.  ​​​

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Forest School Leader Training Level 3
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laces Available

​£1180 - reserve a place for £200 

Wednesday 21st - Friday 23rd October 2026 (module 1)
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​Our  Forest School Leader (Level 3) training course is essential for anyone wishing to lead Forest School programmes in their own setting. It covers learning theory and practical skills, plus gives participants the confidence and knowledge needed to establish and deliver their own Forest School programmes.​​​

November


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Hedgelaying Course

​Places Available

​£125

Thursday 5th or Friday 6th November 2026
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On this training course in Hampshire, you will gain practical, hands on experience in the ancient art of hedgelaying (South of England style).  A local hedge will be laid using traditional tools i.e. billhook, broad axe and hand saws. ​​​

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Carbon Footprint Awareness Workshop

​Places Available

​£80

Saturday 7th November 2026
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From the basics of climate science to saving money, from building stronger communities to linking climate action with social justice, this workshop ties it all together. ​​​

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Willow Asymmetric Basket Course

​Places Available

​£100

Thursday 19th November 2026
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Join us for this day course and learn how to create your own decorative asymmetric willow basket topped with a rustic driftwood-type handle at our Centre in the Hampshire South Downs. ​​​

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Willow Garden Sculpture

​Places Available

​£100

Friday 20th November 2026
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Learn how to willow weave a sculpture for your garden on this craft course in the Hampshire South Downs. Previous participants have made: dragonflies, hearts, foxes, chickens and pheasants. ​​​

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Festive Painting on Wood Workshop

​Places Available

​£90

Saturday 28th November 2026
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Join us for this fun and friendly festive-themed day of painting!  Participants will explore woodland wildlife through acrylic painting techniques using different sizes of recycled wood panels as a 'canvas'. ​​​

december


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Two half-day Festive Willow Decoration Workshops

​Places Available

​£50 per workshop

Thursday 3rd December 2026
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Join us on these fun, half-day festive decoration courses.  Our friendly tutor, Mollie McMillen, will show you how to make sustainable willow decorations. Weave these charmingly rustic creations to adorn your home for Yuletide. We will supply the willow, trimmings, and foraged sprigs to add finishing details, plus ideas for displaying and reusing your item year after year.  

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Festive Greenwood Carving Workshop

​Places Available

​£85

Friday 4th December 2026
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Lose yourself in the art of carving.  Make a candle or heart or spatula and perhaps a magical wand as a gift for a child or partner!​​​

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Willow Reindeer Course

​Places Available

​£100

Sunday 6th December 2026
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Learn how to willow weave a reindeer sculpture for your home on this craft workshop in the Hampshire South Downs. Spend a fun day making a willow reindeer about 75cm tall to stand on a windowsill or table. ​​​
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BESPOKE COURSES
As well as our Course Listings above, we also offer private bespoke courses for any group or organisation.  Please contact the courses team for more information.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY DISCLAIMER
When visiting our site please take appropriate care, some areas have uneven surfaces with trip hazards associated with the great outdoors - conditions can be slippery in wet weather. Please ensure that you dress for the outdoors and bring footwear suitable for all types of weather. The Sustainability Centre will not accept responsibility for any injuries sustained by visitors.  
​EARTHWORKS TRUST  ​
The Sustainability Centre is owned and operated by ​The Earthworks Trust (Charity No. 1079866).
EARTHWORKS FOUNDATION
Our trading company is Earthworks Foundation.
​All profits go to support our charity The Earthworks Trust.




​Charity Number ​

​​1079866
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​Droxford Road,
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​GU32 1HR

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      • Willow Craft Courses >
        • Willow Garden Sculpture Course
        • Willow Asymmetric Basket Course
        • Willow Festive Decoration Workshops
        • Willow Weaving Workshops
        • Willow Bird and Birdfeeder Workshop
        • Willow Reindeer Course
        • Zarzo Willow Basket Course
      • Home and Garden Courses >
        • Intro to Permaculture Design Course
        • Carbon Footprint Awareness Workshop
        • Composting Explained
        • Sustainable Cut-Flower Growing
        • Kitchen Gardening Course
        • Compost Toilets Course
        • Creating Wilder Gardens
      • Wellbeing Courses >
        • Creative Forest Bathing & Therapeutic Sound day
        • Unwind in the Woods Retreat
        • Nature Led Meditation Evening
        • Medicinal Herb Workshops
        • Foraging, Fire and Folklore
        • Soundbath Evening
        • Women's Woodland Retreat
      • Wood Craft Courses >
        • Festive Greenwood Carving Workshop
        • Knife Skills Course
        • Woodworking Skills for Women Course
        • Shrink Pot Carving Course
        • Spoon Carving Course
        • Trug Making Course
        • Devon Stave Basket Making Course
      • Craft and Upcycling Courses >
        • Sashiko Stitching Course
        • Natural Ink Making Workshop
        • Festive Painting on Wood
        • Nature Painting on Wood
        • Fabric Baskets Course
        • Off-loom Weaving Workshop
      • Forest School Training >
        • Supporting Children through Anxiety and Trauma with Jon Cree
        • Rough Play in Natural World Settings with Jon Cree
        • Forest School Leader Training
        • Climbing Frames, Ropes & Ladders Course with Jon Cree
      • Sustainable Land Management Courses >
        • Coppicing Course
        • Hedgelaying Course
        • Wildflower Identification Workshop
        • Wildflower Meadows Course
        • Woodland Management Course
      • Festive Craft Courses >
        • Festive Painting on Wood
        • Festive Greenwood Carving Workshop
        • Willow Reindeer Course
        • Willow Festive Decoration Workshops
    • Gift Cards for Courses
    • Courses Waiting List
    • Discounts and Benefits
    • Bursaries
    • Contact the Courses Team
    • Courses Terms and Conditions
  • Accommodation
    • Bed & Breakfast
    • Eco Hostel
    • Shepherds Hut
    • Yurts
    • Camping
    • Group Accommodation
    • Gift Cards for Accommodation
    • Things to Do >
      • Site Map
      • Walking and Cycling Breaks
    • Booking Enquiries
    • Accommodation Terms and Conditions
  • Education
    • Our Education Ethos
    • Day Trips >
      • Saxon Experience
    • Residentials >
      • Residential Accommodation
      • Farm Tours
    • Group Bookings >
      • Colleges and Universities
    • Alternative Education >
      • Young Natural Ambassadors
    • Forest School >
      • Wood Mouse Forest School
      • Forest School 6 - 16 Years
      • Forest School Training
    • For Teachers >
      • Fair Share Fund
      • Earth Protectors Conference
    • Contact the Education Team
    • Forest School Terms and Conditions
  • Burial Site
    • South Downs Natural Burial Site
    • Funeral Charges
    • Information Pack
    • Flowers and Planting
    • Attending A Funeral
    • Legacies
    • Donations
  • Our Future
  • Support Us
    • Fundraising Projects
    • Donations
    • Friends >
      • Business Friends >
        • Business Friends
    • Fair Share Fund
    • Leave a Legacy
    • Become a Volunteer
    • Thank You to Our Supporters
    • Give As You Shop
  • Our Impact
    • Sustainability Wheel
    • Greener Homes
    • Projects >
      • Land Management >
        • Beekeepers
        • Chalk Grassland
        • Coppice
        • Forest Gardening
        • Herb Gardens
        • Mini Meadow
        • Nettles & Brambles
        • Permaculture
        • Ponds
      • Building & Structures >
        • Accommodation Eco Retrofit
        • Compost Toilet
        • Low Impact Building
        • Solar Projects
        • Tree Bog
        • Wetherdown Lodge
        • Woodland Hall
        • Yurts
  • Donate & Buy
    • Eco Shop
    • Eco T-Shirts
    • Gift Cards
    • Donations
  • Visit Us
    • Find Us
    • Opening Hours
    • Beech Cafe
    • Site Map
    • Talk & Tour
    • Room & Space Hire >
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    • Contact Us >
      • Join Mailing List
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  • Book your Stay