Harvest & Weave Elm Bark

Please note: There are courrently no course dates set for 2012 on this subject, however it is an important aspect of green woodwork and so if you would like to see a course created, please contact Tim Gatfield to discuss.

Learn how to harvest the bark of the Elm tree. Use this remarkable and pleasing material to weave containers and chairs seats. Elm and Lime bark were once in common use.

Skills introduced:

• Identification and selection of Elm trees
• Harvesting bark and preserving bark
• Weaving seats and containers

Projects:

• Harvest bark for your later use
• Make a bark container