In this workshop we will erect a 12ft yurt and learn to build a yurt wall section. We will take a woodland walk to learn about the best wood for yurt construction and collect some examples.

We will build a green wood working break, shave wall and roof poles and learn about tools required and how to keep them sharp.

You will leave with the skills and knowledge to collect, carve and store your poles to begin the construction of your yurt wall sections. A worksheet with the number and approximate lengths for your custom yurt will be provided.

Please note, the workshops does not include meals or accommodation. In some cases however, depending on the season, we may be able to provide yurt accommodation.

This workshop involves making your own wheel with the mentorship of Alex, our yurt builder. Together, we will custom finish a steam bent yurt wheel to your spfecications. We will drill and burn mortices around the wheel aligned to the gradient of your yurt design. We will collect and carve the sticks for your wheel dome and complete the dome with lashings and dowels required to make it sturdy. We will apply a treatment of hard wax oil to your hand crafted yurt wheel.

The whole process takes two days.

Now your ready to finish your yurt frame!

Please note, the workshops does not include meals or accommodation. In some cases however, depending on the season, we may be able to provide yurt accommodation.

You’ve collected, carved and have all your roof and wall poles read to complete and your wheel has been completed. This workshop covers finishing the taper and finding the final length of roof poles, completing the doorway and finishing the wall sections. You will also learn about the best wood treatment for your yurt.

Introduction of our canvas kits and other canvas covering solutions will be explained.

Please note, the workshops does not include meals or accommodation. In some cases however, depending on the season, we may be able to provide yurt accommodation.