Wattle and Daub course at Orchard Barn 2026 IHBC CPD


 


Interested in earth as a building material - heritage building practices using deep green and locally sourced materials?

  • Suitable for complete beginners and professionals in the conservation field
  • Largely practical with some theory and history
  • Learn where to source materials
  • Assess clay and subsoil qualities
  • Work with coppiced woodland material
  • Learn how to use traditional greenwood working equipment - shave horse, draw knife, side axe to shape coppice Hazel for wattle
  • Construct a wattle panel
Dates: Tuesday 17th March 2026
Timing: 9.30-4.00
Tutors: Sarah Partridge and the Orchard Barn Team
Venue: Orchard Barn, Ringshall, IP14 2LY
Concessions available: please email Sarah
Places available 6


Wattle and Daub course


  New wattle and daub project

Need your Wattle and Daub Repaired or Reinstated?

Email sarah@orchardbarn.org.uk to find out how we can help