13th – 17th April 2026,
6 people, 5 day, £500pp
This five-day course promises to give an in-depth insight into the world of Anglo-Saxon carpentry. The course will start with a site visit to Butser Ancient Farm to examine the construction of the two Anglo-Saxon long halls based on archaeological evidence from the nearby Church Down hilltop settlement as excavated under the leadership of the British Archaeologist Dr Peter Addyman CBE FSA.
Having designed and constructed the two Saxon long halls at Butser Ancient Farm, Darren has a comprehensive knowledgeof this little-known craft. A ‘hands on’ course covering framelay-ups, insertion scribing, post level and rotation marks-through to the cutting of tusk tenons and their mortices. Usingaxes, drawknives and shave horses, the production of oak treenails and wedges will be demonstrated, and you’ll have the opportunity to ‘have a go’.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Five-day workshop Mon to Fri, 10am - 4pm
Beginner friendly.
Course includes all materials and tools
13th – 17th April 2026,
6 people, 5 day, £500pp
This five-day course promises to give an in-depth insight into the world of Anglo-Saxon carpentry. The course will start with a site visit to Butser Ancient Farm to examine the construction of the two Anglo-Saxon long halls based on archaeological evidence from the nearby Church Down hilltop settlement as excavated under the leadership of the British Archaeologist Dr Peter Addyman CBE FSA.
Having designed and constructed the two Saxon long halls at Butser Ancient Farm, Darren has a comprehensive knowledgeof this little-known craft. A ‘hands on’ course covering framelay-ups, insertion scribing, post level and rotation marks-through to the cutting of tusk tenons and their mortices. Usingaxes, drawknives and shave horses, the production of oak treenails and wedges will be demonstrated, and you’ll have the opportunity to ‘have a go’.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Five-day workshop Mon to Fri, 10am - 4pm
Beginner friendly.
Course includes all materials and tools
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