9.30am to 1.30pm

Charcoal burn

The course

A morning session to explore the historical aspects of making charcoal and helping to set up an earth burn. Participants are welcome to return the following morning to see the finished product.

The tutor

Jonathan Roberts has worked for the Museum for many years and has particular expertise in social history and the artefacts which supported historic life. In his current role he is responsible for the Museum's woodland.

Participant information

Participants on the course will get practical tuition and hands-on experience with materials provided.
Participants must wear suitable non-flammable (natural materials not synthetic) clothing, gloves and safety boots. Maximum 5 participants.

Fee

£50 per person, to include a ploughman's lunch at the end of the session. Please bring any other refreshments you may require during the session.

The Museum

The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum has over 45 historic building exhibits.  It is also home to the award winning and innovative Downland Gridshell, which houses a conservation workshop and artefact store, and is also used for many practical courses.  The Museum runs a full programme of courses in historic building conservation and traditional rural trades and crafts, along with MSc programmes in Building Conservation and Timber Building Conservation. Please telephone for further details.

To book, download a form here. Alternatively, fill in the booking request below.

Make a Booking Request

 
This is an initial booking request form, and does not guarantee a place on the course. The Adult Learning Team will check the availability of the course, and reply to you as soon as possible - usually within one working day.