Charcoal Burning is an ancient skill, this workshop will provide you with an opportunity to observe & participate in the process, from laying & filling the kiln, to the burn & grading of the product.

Objectives

• Types & History of Kilns

• Timber types & Results

• Loading & Lighting

• Stages of the burn

• Controlling the burn

• Finished product (Biochar, cooking & working)

Candidates will be part of the whole process including:

• Sourcing and preparing the material to burn

• Ground prep and site choice for the burn

• Kiln set up

• Loading the kiln

• Lighting and controlling burn

• Shutting down the burn

• Sorting and grading of the final produce

Instructor

Tegwyn Hughes

Booking Fee:

£20

Focus on Forestry First Ltd fully funds these events, all we ask for is a small booking fee to secure your place on the course.

Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.

Refreshments & Lunch will be provided as part of this workshop.

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing.

This Charcoal Burning Workshop is also being held in 2019:

• Doldowlod, 16th November 2019