Building Birdhouse - Family Workshop

The workshop is designed around the family. It allows the family to spend quality time together, exploring new skills and potentially using tools for the first time.

Refreshments and a hearty lunch are included in the workshop fee.

The first use of man-made birdhouses in history was around the 15th - 16th century. In Eastern Europe, birdhouses were built for sparrows and swallows during the pre-Ottoman period. They were made of bricks, tiles, wood, stone and mortar.there is a long established.

Unfortunately, in the bird world, there aren't always enough holes to go around. That's where birdhouses (also known as nest boxes) come in. They provide valuable homes for many birds and wonderful viewing opportunities for birdwatchers.

The workshop is an ideal family outing. We encourage Family participation and is suitable for families with children from 7 years old.

At the start of the workshop you will be able to select all the pieces required to create your birdhouses. All the woods are non-toxic and the process includes painting and assembling the birdbox. You will be able to introduce tools to family members who may not have used these before. We encourage the family to work together as a team. 

 During the workshop you will learn to use traditional simple wood working tools safely.

Throughout the workshop Tim will give individual advice on how to work successfully with the wood. 

At the end of the workshop each participant will have their own hand crafted bird box to take home and install in their garden.