Charcoal Making Courses at Bulworthy Project

<body text="#000000"><font color="#000000"></font> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div align="center"> <p class="style11" align="center"><strong><font color="#000000" size="4">Charcoal Making Courses</font></strong></p><strong></strong> <p class="style11" align="center"><font color="#000000"><strong>Learn the theory and practice of this ancient craft.</strong><span xml:lang="EN-GB"></span></font></p> <p class="style7" align="justify"><font color="#000000"><span xml:lang="EN-GB">Over a day you’ll learn to unload the kiln, grade and bag the charcoal, reload the kiln and light it. During the day we will monitor and control the burn using a smaller kiln and identify the signs that the burn is complete. </span>We will also spend time exploring the woods, discussing sustainable harvesting of wood for charcoal production, marketing and packaging charcoal and other aspects of charcoal making.  <br /> </font></p> <p><font color="#000000"></font></p> <p class="style7" align="justify"><font color="#000000"><span xml:lang="EN-GB">There is the option of camping overnight to monitor the full size kiln, whilst sitting by the campfire.  We'll control the burn and try out the charcoal on the communal barbecue.</span> <span xml:lang="EN-GB">In the morning, breakfast by the kiln whilst identifying the signs that the burn is complete and then closing it down.</span></font></p> <p><font color="#000000"><br /> </font></p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div align="center"> <p><font color="#000000"><img src="images/Full%20Kiln%20(Wood).jpg" alt="Charcoal Kiln full of wood during charcoal making course in Devon" height="163" width="218" /></font></p> <p class="style8"><font color="#000000">Kiln loaded with wood</font></p></div></td> <td> <div align="center"> <p><font color="#000000"><img src="images/Kiln%20Lit.jpg" alt="Charcoal Kiln in controlled burn during charcoal making course in Devon" height="163" width="218" /></font></p> <p class="style8"><font color="#000000">Kiln in controlled burn</font></p></div></td> <td> <div align="center"> <p><font color="#000000"><img src="images/Full%20Kiln%20(Charcoal).jpg" alt="Kiln full of charcoal during charcoal making course in Devon" height="163" width="218" /></font></p> <p class="style8"><font color="#000000">Kiln after burn</font></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table> <p class="style8" align="justify"><font color="#000000"> </font></p> <p class="style7" align="justify"><font color="#000000"><strong><span xml:lang="EN-GB"> </span></strong></font></p> <p class="style8" align="justify"><font color="#000000">We like people to gain as much as possible from the courses that we provide.  For this reason we have a maximum of 6 places per course.  As experienced instructors we create a relaxed atmosphere in which to learn.</font></p> <p class="style7" align="justify"><font color="#000000">By the end of the course you will have learnt how to make charcoal in a metal ring kiln, have a good overview of charcoal production and have a bag of charcoal for your own barbecue. <br /> </font></p> <p class="style8" align="left"><font color="#000000">Charcoal production course: £55.      Overnight stay: extra £15</font></p> <p class="style8" align="justify"><font color="#000000">Things to Bring:<br /> - Sensible warm clothing that you do not mind getting dirty<br /> - Sturdy footwear <br /> - Work-gloves <br /> - Towel (shower available) <br /> - Packed Lunch </font></p> <p class="style8" align="justify"><font color="#000000">- Something for the communal barbecue (If staying overnight)</font></p> <p class="style8" align="justify"><font color="#000000">- Tent, sleeping bag etc… (If staying overnight)</font></p> <p class="style8" align="justify"><font color="#000000"> </font></p> <p class="style8" align="justify"><font color="#000000">Due to ground-nesting birds and other environmental considerations, it is not possible to bring dogs.</font></p> <p class="style7" align="justify"><font color="#000000"><strong>We are situated a couple of minutes drive from the A361 North Devon Link Road near Rackenford not far from the Somerset border.  </strong></font></p> <p class="style7" align="justify"><font color="#000000"><strong>Directions will be given when booking.</strong></font></p> <p class="style8" align="center"><font color="#000000"><br />  </font></p> <p class="style7" align="center"><font color="#000000"><strong>A fascinating experience for you or a unique gift for a friend. </strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000"><strong>Available course dates for 2012:</strong></font></p></div> <div align="center"><font color="#000000"></font> <p class="style8" align="center"><font color="#000000"> Saturday 19th - 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