Craft Courses
Woodland Craft Courses
Traditional skills and heritage craft courses inspired by a beautiful ancient woodland
The courses we host preserve and promote heritage craft, offering an immersive experience where people of all abilities can learn and create. Located in the stunning Ecclesall Woods, we combine nature with traditional crafts skills to provide workshops that inspire and teach practical skills rooted in history.
Welcome to our workshops
Professional crafts people will guide you through a variety of techniques using natural materials. From woodworking and willow weaving to soap making, coppicing, axe work, and seasonal wreath making, each workshop is designed to be hands-on, practical, and inspiring.
Explore your creative side, learn valuable new skills, and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the woodlands. Whatever your interests or skill level, our workshops provide the perfect environment to learn, create and connect with others.
Our popular craft courses
Throughout the year, we offer a variety of seasonal craft courses. Below are some of our most popular workshops, but be sure to click through to explore the full range of seasonal experiences.
Walking Stick
Woodland Spa
Hand Felling and Axe Work
Stool Making
Willow Handbag
Woodland Coppicing
Soap Making
Spoon Carving
Everyone was so nice and the whole day had a really calm and relaxed atmosphere to it."
Buy as a gift
Craft courses make the perfect gift for friends, family, and colleagues alike. If you’re unsure which workshop to choose, you can purchase a gift voucher from craftcourses.com, allowing them to select the perfect course for themselves.
Nestled in the woods
Scheduled with the seasons in mind and with locally sourced materials plentiful, courses take place at our beautifully crafted outdoor workshop area, in Hectors House and some may venture into the wider woods. And The Woodland Stop Cafe is just next door!