Scythe Courses

A course is a great way to start using a scythe or to improve on your existing skills

Meet your teachers

Our courses are held on the wildflower meadows of Dyfed Permaculture Farm in South West Wales and are led by experienced mowers and scythe teachers PHIL BATTEN and MICHELLE LAINÉ

Phil and Michelle were taught to scythe by renowned scythe master, Peter Vido at the first West Country Scythe Festival in 2005. Phil now co-teaches of the Scythe Improvers Masterclass at this same festival.

The scythe is an indispensable tool on our smallholding and we have built up considerable experience with its use and maintenance.

Our courses offer:

Lots of hands on experience of all aspects of the use of the scythe. Learn by doing!
The benefit of our experience in the use of the scythe. We are not just scythe teachers – we use the scythe almost daily in a variety of situations.
A chance to “try before you buy” or help to get your scythe set up well.
Friendly, relaxed learning environment
The opportunity to visit a permaculture smallholding where the scythe is integral to the management

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Learn to scythe

Introductory Scythe Course

£0.00 Select options

Peening and Sharpening Workshops

£50.00 – £70.00 Select options

Buying a Scythe – Fitting and Advice Service

£30.00 Select options

Scythe Improvers Masterclass POster

Scythe Improvers Masterclass at the Green Scythe Fair

£175.00 Read more

Two-day Rake-Making Workshop

£160.00 Read more

Scythe Courses at your Venue

Mail Order

Complete Scythe Sets and parts can be ordered through our online shop for delivery.

Please allow up to 7 – 10 days for delivery, especially during peak season (late May – late August) when we are processing a large number or orders.

Here are more details about Postage and Packing, and other ways you can buy a scythe.

Payment can be made by credit / debit card. Alternatively, you can opt to pay by bank transfer.

If you have any questions about an order, please get in touch.

What our customers say

"...a big thank you to you both for such an excellent day on Saturday. It was great to meet you both, and the course was really helpful and inspiring. You managed to pack such a lot into those few hours. It was varied and interesting too, and even the weather didn't spoil it. And I was quite overcome by all those wonderful orchids..."

Julia, DEVON

Introductory Scythe Course 2022

"The Scythe I brought from you is…terrific! Lightweight, sharp, comfortable, lovely sound swish!"

David N YORKSHIRE

One Blade Scythe Set 2023

"Wow what service! Scythes arrived this morning, they have been put together and will be on their way to Ramsey Island soon to help the RSPB wardens" Jean, CARDIFF “Falci Bear” Scythe Set, 2024

“Thanks for a great day on Saturday, I learnt far more than I expected to! Very pleased with the two scythes I brought home and yesterday managed four hours of practise.”

Bill of Growing Ruabon

Introductory Scythe Course

"...what a game changer the scythe I bought from you has been. I asked you how it would deal with spiny rest harrow. The answer is that it cuts it no problem, even at this time of year, and even with a less than perfect cutting technique! Sooooo much easier on the back too than my sickle!"

John, KENT

Raiserschnitt Scythe Set 2023

"Thank you for the prompt delivery of my new scythe. I am very impressed by your recommended blade “The Bear”. It is shorter and much more robust than the blade I am used to. After just honing it I tried it out on a patch of grass invaded by waist high bramble and nettles. It went through them like a hot knife through butter."

John, ESSEX

Falci “Bear” Scythe Set 2023