Scything Courses
& Meetings at Skyegrove

Each Year a range of several courses & meetings are hosted at Skyegrove both for beginners and the more experienced

A Scything Renaissance

In the UK there is a ‘scything renaissance’ taking place. People are rediscovering the many benefits of managing the land with this traditional tool.

No more droning of strimmers and fume-filled air. You will tune into the silence, the sound of the birds and the calm rhythm of a Tai-Chi like movement as your blade swishes gently and efficiently through the grass, leaving neat swathes of mowings ready to gather. Mowing will become a simple pleasure rather than a chore.

We are running Scything courses for Beginners and Improvers. We can also bring our teaching equipment to your own location and deliver courses to suit either individuals, or groups.

2025 Scything Meetings

Cornwall Scything Meet & International Peening Day 2025
~ Sunday April 6th 2025 10:00 — 4:00 ~
A perfect opportunity to prepare your blades for the season.
>> Free Advice & Guidance on hand <<
>> Tea & Coffee Provided <<

2025 Scything Courses

Beginner Courses

Saturday 10th May 10.00-4.00 pm
Saturday 17th May 10.00-4.00 pm
Saturday 31st May 10.00-4:00 pm
Saturday 5th July 10:00-4:00 pm
Saturday 19th July 10:00-4:00 pm
Saturday 26th July 10:00-4:00 pm

Improver Courses

Scythe Improver Masterclass at the Green Scythe Fair
Saturday 24th May and Saturday 12th July 2025

Testimonial

“Just to let you know that you promised a great day, but you delivered much more than that!!!!
Adrian and I have been looking forward to the day since booking it, and both our expectations were surpassed. You said that we would get hooked on scything, and we are, for sure!
Personally I can not see how you could better the day, both your teaching and instruction was thorough and concise. With practical experience on a range of different conditions of “mowing”. I came away from the course full with the confidence to go out immediately to get started.”
Barry

Our Pricing Plans

Further pricing options available on the appropriate pages

Beginner Course

Saturdays 10th May, 17th May, 21st May & 26th May & 5th July, 19th July, 26th July 2025
£70
/ person

**Includes tea/coffee**

Introduction to the scythe
Setting up a scythe for your own body size
Care and maintenance of the scythe, (keeping the blade sharp, peening the edge)
The practice of mowing and different styles for different conditions

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Improver Course

Saturday 24th May and Saturday 12th July 2025. Prices for 2025 to be set
£175
/ person
**Includes tea/coffee**

improving the set up of the scythe
improving mowing stance and style
sharpening, peening and repairing blades
teaching
organizing volunteers and novices

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