Learn to build a small garden fence without heading to the hardware store. Sometimes referred to as hurdles, wattle fences and trellises have been around since the stone age and can be made from easily-harvested and widely-available materials. This two-day workshop will introduce the many uses of wattles, hurdles, and trellises. The course will guide students through all the materials needed as well as how to make a wattle fence and trellis. Students will make a small wattle fence and trellis to take home, and have the skills to make many more. A short field trip into the woods and wet areas to identify useful materials will be included, so wear appropriate clothing and waterproof shoes (even water boots if you have them).

This course is open to students ages 16+. Youth ages 10-15 are welcome to register with an adult. Adult/child pairs will complete one project and pay one materials fee. A 25% tuition discount applies to the youth registrant when registering with a full-paying adult; call to register.

Required Tools

• Appropriate clothing and waterproof shoes or boots for a short field trip in the woods and wet areas
• Bypass pruning clippers
• Large loppers
• Gloves
• Tape measure
• Hammer - minimum 16oz or 20oz

Optional Tools

• Pliers
• Wire cutters
• Decorative wire
• Raffia
• Decorative cordage