In Cheshire.

We are proposing to start a course in coracle frame construction.

The course would consist of:

Morning              -              Introductions    

                                          Workshop Health & Safety

                                          Tools and materials

                                          Skeleton gunwale, seat post and bulkhead fix

                                          First lateral and cross lateral laths

                                          Keeping her shape during construction

                                          Weaving all the remaining lateral and cross lateral lathes

                                          Second gunwale

Lunch                                 Possibly local pub lunch

Afternoon           -              Keeping her true (flat bottomed)

                                           Skinning and waterproofing techniques

                                           Paddle construction

                                           Having a go in a coracle*

The idea of the course is to give you a chance to have detailed instruction and to have a go at weaving the laths and fixing them yourself, giving you more confidence to build your own.

The price of the course would be in the region of £220 per person which includes the pub lunch and a coracle kit (kit is as per our Sales/Contact page).

The course venue is in an attractive part of Cheshire with places to stay locally, ranging from B&B to a Caravan Club site within walking distance.

Please us the email link on our Sales/Contact page or email the potter barn via their link on our links page. if there is enough numbers the course date we will send an email to those who expressed an interest to confirm their place once a deposit cheque is recived.

*Please bring your own floatation jacket if you want one, trying one of our coracles is entirely at your own risk.