At the Cart Shed, we believe that being involved in nature has benefits for everyone.
Our Courses
The Cart Shed offers the opportunity to find friendships, a sense of belonging and a place of calm in a supportive and caring environment.
We have courses for adults, young people and children. Our adult courses are for anyone who is over 19, our young people's courses are for those between 10 and 25 and our children's holiday courses are for 5- 12 year olds.
Courses for Adults
Our courses for adults take place from Monday to Thursdays in our beautiful woodlands. Activities include green woodworking, willow work, a range of other crafts and horticulture. All our sessions are run by skilled tutors, occupational therapists and mental health practitioners.
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Courses for Children and Young People
Our Young Cart Shed courses take place on a Tuesday for 14 - 18 year olds on a Wednesday for 18- 25 year olds and 10 - 13 year olds for Thursdays. These sessions also offer activities such as green woodworking, willow work and other crafts and are run by our skilled tutors, occupational therapists and mental health practitioners.
Courses for Younger Children
Our courses for children aged 5-12 take place during the school holidays and include cooking on an open fire, games, free play and a range of woodland activities such as den building, creating shelters, bush crafts, developing green woodworking skills and willow working.
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Courses for Neurodivergent
We have a range of courses for adults, including 'Being Autistic' 'Being ADHD' and 'Being AuDHD' as well as courses for parents of autistic children or family members 'Different Not Less' Each of these courses has its own dedicated page.
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