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Green Aspirations Scotland CIC

Contact name: Paul Cookson
9
Total bookings
Rating
(3)
almost 7 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

We’re a social enterprise committed to reconnecting people to their landscape - and to each other. We do this through encouraging people of all ages to get into the woodlands, through supporting communities with traditional skills, delivering workshops and events, offering volunteering, developing sustainable products, running kids clubs and projects, and managing woodlands sustainably.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Birchcraft
6 hours
Next date: 12th Apr 2026
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Blacksmithing: next steps
6 hours
Next date: 10th May 2026
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Carve your own bowl
6 hours
Next date: 21st Jun 2026
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Carve your own Spoon
6 hours
Next date: 12th Apr 2026
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Intro to Green Woodworking
6 hours
Next date: 11th Apr 2026
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Introduction to blacksmithing
6 hours
Next date: 21st Jun 2026
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Limecraft
6 hours
Next date: 20th Jun 2026
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Make your own Charcoal
6 hours
Next date: 6th Jun 2026
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Make your own Garden Bench
6 hours
Next date: 27th Sep 2026
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Make your own rustic stool
6 hours
Next date: 20th Jun 2026
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Make your own Shave Horse
2 days
Next date: 9th May 2026
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Sharpening for green woodworking tools
6 hours
Next date: 6th Jun 2026
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Weave a willow berry basket
6 hours
Next date: 26th Sep 2026

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
6 Aug 25'

Neil reviewed: Introduction to blacksmithing

"An excellent weekend's introduction to blacksmithing. Very friendly, great teaching, and now I have a poker, hook and toasting fork! Thoroughly recommended."

Green Aspirations Scotland CIC responded:

"It was great having you along to the weekend - and you made some really lovely items! Thanks so much for the great review!"

25 Jun 25'

Sally reviewed: Introduction to blacksmithing: extra date!

"Jo was very patient, friendly and understanding. Has gone above and beyond to help me and my grandson!"

Green Aspirations Scotland CIC responded:

"Thanks so much, Sally. It was great to meet you and your grandson - and I'm looking forward to seeing you again soon. "

17 May 25'

Mars reviewed: Make your own Charcoal

"We had a great day at Green Aspirations! Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, we learnt a lot, enjoyed a lovely day in the woods, and left with the best charcoal in Scotland! We will definitely keep an eye on further courses available at this site!"

Green Aspirations Scotland CIC responded:

"Thanks so much for coming along and we’re so glad you enjoyed the workshop. Hope to see you again."