Build a Shed: for absolute beginners (Sold out)

2nd August 2021 Short Course Learn basic carpentry skills while creating a garden getaway Does the world of carpentry feel like one big mystery? Do you want to be able to use tools with confidence?…

Free Webinar – Climate Justice: Climate change and racism

4th August 2021 Short Course Join us for our new series of free online webinars focused on climate justice. On 4 August, CAT students, climate justice organisers and writers Jo Becker and Michael Lomotey outline…

Nature Detectives Family Day

7th August 2021 Visitor Centre A fun-packed adventure on the wild side for the whole family. Have you ever wondered what creepy crawlies call your garden home or what furry friends scurry outside your window…

Building with Straw Bales (Sold out)

9th August 2021 Short Course Create natural, low-impact structures with world-renowned expert. If you’re thinking of building your own eco home, workshop or community space, straw bales could be the answer. This five-day introduction to…

Moth Night Experience (Sold out)

11th August 2021 Short Course Moth traps and bat detectors. What more could you want from an evening at CAT? CAT’s visitor centre and surrounding woodland is home to an amazing number of species of…

Gardening for Nature Experience Day (Sold out)

14th August 2021 Short Course Calling all nature loving gardeners. We’re offering a fantastic day of exploring wildlife gardening with CAT’s expert gardens team, packed full of essential knowledge to help wildlife thrive in your…

Introduction to Solar P.V. & Off Grid Solar P.V. (Sold out)

14th August 2021 Short Course The theory and practice of solar electricity. Design, combine and connect a range of different systems as you get to grips with grid-connected and off-grid photovoltaics. A great introduction for…

Making Pallet Furniture (Sold out)

14th August 2021 Short Course Transform waste pallets into gorgeous bespoke furniture for your home and garden A hands-on workshop for anyone who wants to get started with upcycled furniture. Tutor Dieter Brandstatter will take…

Nature Detectives Bite Size

17th August 2021 Visitor Centre A fun-packed adventure on the wild side for the whole family. Have you ever wondered what creepy crawlies call your garden home or what furry friends scurry outside your window…

Renewables for Households: heat pumps (Sold out)

28th August 2021 Short Course Rethinking household energy provision – getting to grips with heat pumps. Heat pumps are often advertised as ‘free heat’ as for a small amount of energy in (electricity) they can emit…

Build a Lapsteel Guitar

28th August 2021 Short Course Build a working instrument using reclaimed and upcycled materials. If you’ve ever dreamed of making your own musical instrument, lapsteel guitars are a great place to start. During this one-day…

Eco Refurbishment (Sold out)

3rd September 2021 Short Course Transform buildings into cosy, low impact, energy efficient homes. Refurbishing our homes to make them more energy efficient is one of the key aspects of effective action on climate change.…

Gardening for Nature Experience Day

4th September 2021 Short Course Calling all nature loving gardeners. We’re offering a fantastic day of exploring wildlife gardening with CAT’s expert gardens team, packed full of essential knowledge to help wildlife thrive in your…

Zero Carbon Britain: Carbon Literacy for Local Authorities

8th September 2021 Short Course Explore climate solutions, create an action plan for you and your work, and gain Carbon Literate certification.

Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping

11th September 2021 Short Course Get to grips with the basics of beekeeping and explore the biology of honeybees and their environmental benefits.  This confidence boosting course will cover all you need to know to…

Moth Night Experience

25th September 2021 Short Course Moth traps and bat detectors. What more could you want from an evening at CAT? CAT’s visitor centre and surrounding woodland is home to an amazing number of species of…

Compost Toilets (Sold out)

2nd October 2021 Short Course A Beginner’s Guide to the Compost Toilet – Understanding the biology behind humanure Get a foundational understanding of the principles, benefits and limitations of compost toilets. This is not a…

Spoon Carving (Sold out)

2nd October 2021 Short Course Get started with woodworking Spend a day in nature discovering the ancient art of spoon carving. This course is a great way to get started with woodworking, covering choosing materials,…

Fixing Your Damp House

2nd October 2021 Short Course Learn from an experienced conservation builder how to spot and tackle damp problems in your home. This course will help you to recognise the warning signs of damp problems, where…

Making Pallet Furniture (Sold out)

2nd October 2021 Short Course Transform waste pallets into gorgeous bespoke furniture for your home and garden A hands-on workshop for anyone who wants to get started with upcycled furniture. Tutor Dieter Brandstatter will take…

Reedbeds and Waste Water Management (Sold out)

3rd October 2021 Short Course Off-grid sewage and water treatment systems If you’re living or working in a remote location and need low impact, eco-friendly options for waste water management, CAT is the place to…

Shrink Pot Carving (Sold out)

9th October 2021 Short Course Get started with green woodworking and discover the art and science of shrink pot carving. Spend a day in a beautiful setting learning how to carve a wooden shrink pot…

Self-build Project Management (Sold out)

9th October 2021 Short Course Pain-free planning for your building project. If you’re thinking of building your own home, community space or other self-build structure, it pays to be prepared. This course covers how to…

Moth Night Experience

9th October 2021 Short Course Moth traps and bat detectors. What more could you want from an evening at CAT? CAT’s visitor centre and surrounding woodland is home to an amazing number of species of…

Zero Carbon Britain: Carbon Literacy for Local Authorities (Only two places left)

1st November 2021 Short Course Explore climate solutions, create an action plan for you and your work, and gain Carbon Literate certification.

Build a Small Wind Turbine (Sold out)

6th November 2021 Short Course Generate electricity with a homemade wind turbine. Join Tom Dixon of V3 Power to build a wind turbine yourself, from scratch. Drawing on over ten years of experience in teaching…

Flat-bottomed Willow Basket Making (Sold out)

6th November 2021 Short Course Learn to create willow baskets using the stake and strand technique and make your own beautiful willow basket. Expert teacher and basket maker Pippa Scott will show you how to…

Zero Carbon Britain: Live online

17th November 2021 Short Course Online Zero Carbon Britain course exploring climate solutions – the science says we must, the technology says we can, time to say we will! Working with a range of local…

Sustainable Woodland Management (Sold out)

22nd November 2021 Short Course The theory and practice of managing woodlands in a way that benefits people and wildlife. Winner of the Woodlands Awards Best Woodlands Course 2017, this highly practical five-day course gets…