Art of Scything
The Art of Scything
Replace your noisy, smelly lawn mower .
Enjoy birdsongs, the smell of the grass, the satisfaction and have fun.
Autumn workshops:
North Canterbury 24-25th March 2012 Book Here
Nelson/Motueka 31 March-1st April 2012 Book Here
Turangi (nr Taupo) 8-9th April 2012 Book Here
What can you learn in an introduction course (4 hours $65)
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How to set up a scythe to fit you and the job at hand
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Adjusting the blade for optimum mowing
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Adjusting the grips for greatest comfort
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Language of scything
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How to maintain the edge of the blade
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See what peening is
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Try you hand at scything
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Find out about different blades and their uses
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Introduction to Tai Chi style mowing
The advanced course (6 hours $110)
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Starts out like the beginners.
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Mowing with different blades in different conditions.
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Try your hand at peening.
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More instruction
Advanced course for Peening