At the heart of sustainability is respect and understanding for nature and the environment around us. Our courses in this area aim to help you understand, support and enhance our natural surroundings.

Adult Courses
Short Courses - Expressions 19th May/15th Sept, 9th June, 1st&2nd Se
Short Courses - Wildlife Skills 15th&17th June, 30th June, 11th Nov 2012
Short Courses - Smallholding & Sustainable Building 20th May, 9th June & 29th June - 1st Jul
Soap Making Friday 10th February 2012
Seed SwapSunday 26th February 2012
Home Cheese Making Sat 25th February, Sun 15th April, Sun 1
Hand Made Paper & LampshadesSaturday 17th March 2012
Exotic Bread Making Sunday 18th March 2012
Natural Beekeeping For Novices & Beginners15th-17th Jun,7th-9th Sep
Frame Baskets & Willow Platters Sat 24th - Sun 25th March 2012
Yurt Frame Making11th - 15th April 2012
Wattle & Weaving for Gardeners Saturday 14th April 2012
Spring Wildlife, Woodland & Curry WeekendSat 21st - 22nd April 2012
Timber Frame Green Oak 5 Day Course Thursday 3rd - Monday 7th May 2012
Baskets from the BeachSaturday 12th - Sunday 13th May 2012
Mindfulness in Daily Life Sat 19th May & Sat 15th Sep
Cob OvensSunday 20th May 2012
Sing In Summer Saturday 9th June 2011
ThatchingSaturday 9th June 2012
Timber Frame Green Oak for Beginners Fri 22nd-Sun 24th June 2012
Smallholding and Self SufficiencyFriday 29th June - Sun 1st July 2012
Bushcraft with the Outdoor Club Saturday 30th June 2012
Devon Wildlife Trust Nature WalkSunday 1st July 2012
Straw Bale Building Friday 6th - Sunday 8th July 2012
Natural Beekeeping For Intermediates & ConvertersFri 13th - Sun15th July 2012
Rush Bags & Boxes Saturday 21st July 2012
Creative Embroidery With Mixed MetalsSunday 22nd July 2012
Botanical Painting 1st-2nd Sep 2012 and/or 18th-19th May 20
Felt Hats & BagsFriday 21st September 2012
Lime Rendering Saturday 22nd September 2012
More Home Cheese MakingSunday 23rd September 2012
Forest Gardening Beginners Saturday 29th September 2012
Forest Garden DesignSunday 30th September 2012
Vegetable Baskets Sat 29th - Sun 30th Sep 2012
Mosaics for Outdoor SpacesSat 6th - 7th October 2012
Blacksmithing for Beginners Sat 6th-Sun 7th Oct 2012, Sat 3rd - 4th
Traditional Stained GlassSat 20th - Sun 21st October 2012
Micro Brewery at the Forge Saturday 27th October 2012
Woodland Management & WoodcraftSunday 11th November 2012
Christmas Willow Trees & Garlands Friday 16th November 2012
Christmas Willow Angels & HeartsSunday 18th November 2012
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Telephone: 01288 331 692

Email: info@yarnertrust.org

Post: The Yarner Trust
Welcombe Barton
Welcombe
Bideford
Devon
EX39 6HF

 
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The Trust is based at Welcombe Barton, a medieval farmhouse in a quiet rural setting close to the rugged North Devon coastline. Accommodation, camping and venue hire are available.

Schools & Education

If you want a tutor to visit your school or group, just call us for a wide range of curriculum based or fun activities for a half or full day session.