
Short Courses & Workshops
Join us on one of our short courses
The world is alive. The future is not entirely written. Everything you do, however large or small, can make a difference. Our short courses cover a range of topics from practical skills like composting, tree planting and regenerative growing to more in-depth explorations of how to transform the systems that exacerbate our unsustainable economy and how to adapt and prepare for an uncertain future.
Explore what the climate and ecological crisis means for you, your family, your community or your career. Now is the time to play an active role in creating a fairer, more just society.
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Intro to Woodwork for Women, Non-Binary and Trans People: Making a Tool Tote
Talgarth Car Park
Saturday 17th May 2025, 9.30am – 4.30pm
Learn to measure, cut and assemble using basic hand tools to build a wooden container in this workshop for women and non-binary people looking to build confidence in DIY skills.
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Natural Building with Clay
Talgarth Car Park
Saturday 14th and/or Sunday 15th June, 9.30am – 4.30pm
Learn how to harvest, design and build with clay to understand and experience the shift from conventional building materials to bio-based materials.
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Design & Build a Tiny Home
Talgarth Car Park
Saturday 26th and/or Sunday 27th July, 9.30am – 4.30pm
An introduction to designing and building a Tiny House to start your journey towards low-impact living.
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Community Composting + Waste Systems
Talgarth Car Park
Saturday 30th and/or Sunday 31st August, 10am – 4.30pm
Explore possibilities for community-scale composting and waste systems like compost toilets to support thriving soil health in your green spaces.
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Vegetable Fermentation Workshop
Talgarth Car Park
Saturday 11th October
Learn the science of fermentation in this hands-on workshop making fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi.
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