Tapping into Nature: Woodland Artisan Courses
Guest Blog from our course leader Chris on the recent Birch Sap course. As I slowly get to know other wood carvers around the country I’m becoming aware that everyone…
Woodland Artisan Courses
This project aims to fulfil local demand for training courses utilising local timber and woodland resources to create products such as spoons, bowls, furniture, hazel hurdles, baskets and wild food products. Courses will be organised and run over the five years in conjunction with the local learning centre at various locations throughout Coigach and Assynt.
The aims of the project are to:
- Introduce the art of working with natural products to ensure that traditional crafts and skills are maintained and passed onto the next generation.
- Reconnect people with the land and uses of the natural products.
- Foster a desire to manage the land in order to increase local natural sources for future use.
Visit our Events page to find out details of upcoming courses.
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Woodland Artisan: Cup Carving in June
Guest Blog: Chris Goodman, Assynt Woods I’m having to restrain myself. My cup’s been sitting in a bag with some wood shavings for 5 days now, slowly drying, and I…
Willow Cord: Woodland Artisan Course
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Over the last two years, West Sutherland Fisheries Trust have been surveying Freshwater Lochans and now the final report is in! Click below to see more and the final article
Freshwater Lochan Survey Project Completed! - Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape
As you explore Coigach and Assynt you can’t help but notice the enormous amount of freshwater lochans; it’s no wonder that this is an important habitat for wildlife but also a large attraction for visitors and anglers. Many a photographer, artist and ecologist have flocked
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We, here at CALL, are still working behind the scenes to help projects and partners continue through this time. Please see the update below for more information
Corona Virus CALLP Update - Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape
The situation with the coronavirus has caused various discussion within the Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape Partnership (CALLP) team and the Scottish Wildlife Trust with regards to local and national response, and immediately required, responsible action. This has taken into consideration the well...
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Coigach & Assynt Living LandscapeSunday, March 29th, 2020 at 6:18pm
Absolutely stunning! https://t.co/InrxN1CWxJ
Coigach & Assynt Living LandscapeSunday, March 29th, 2020 at 1:19pm
That view! 😍 https://t.co/C0Zc8RGndg