Scythe Improvers Masterclass at the Green Scythe Fair, 12th – 14th June 2026
£185.00
A Scything deep dive for:
- mowers with some experience who want to develop their skills
- team leaders managing volunteers or staff
- people who want to teach scythe use to others
Learn to get your blade sharper and to scythe expertly at the BIGGEST gathering of Scythers in the UK!
Cost £185 (£110 unwaged concession)
This course is aimed at people who already use an AUSTRIAN SCYTHE at home, work or in a volunteer setting. On site camping is available.
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Description
A Scything deep dive for:
- mowers with some experience who want to develop their skills
- team leaders managing volunteers or staff
- people who want to teach scythe use to others
Get personal attention from three of the most experienced teachers in the UK:
- Kevin Austin, scythe teacher from Cornwall, former UK champion mower
- Phil Batten, master peener from Scythe Cymru
- Andi Rickard, of the Somerset Scythe School, current UK champion mower.
Plus the opportunity to join in with the Scythe Association Members Day on Saturday afternoon AND the Green Scythe Fair on Sunday.
Learn to get your blade sharper and to scythe expertly
at the BIGGEST gathering of Scythers in the UK!
Individuals (full price ) £185
Concession (unwaged) £110
NOTE: This course is aimed at people who already use an AUSTRIAN SCYTHE at home, work or in a volunteer setting.
- Places must be booked in advance.
- The course fee includes lunch on both days and entry to the fair on Sunday.
- Camping on site is available at extra cost.
- For general enquires, camping enquiries or any booking issues please email scythemasterclass@gmail.com
FAQs
Over Friday and Saturday morning, the course covers:
- improving the set up of the scythe
- improving mowing stance and style
- sharpening, peening and repairing blades
- teaching
- organising volunteers and novices
You will join the Scythe Association Members Day on Saturday Afternoon
You can attend a choice of expert talks and workshops run by members of the UK scything community and our International friends . Typical topics include more on peening, Grassland Management and working with the traditional English Scythe.
Sunday is Festival Day!
A great the chance to meet and learn from fellow enthusiasts and become part of the UK Scything community
The Green Scythe Fair is a magical one day environmental fair in a beautiful setting on the Somerset Levels run entirely by volunteers using wind, sun and muscle power.
Excellent live music, over 100 stalls displaying traditional skills, crafts and produce, lively environmental debates, delicious organic local food, a variety of the best ales and ciders and a large kids area with activities throughout the day.
The Green Scythe Fair includes the celebrated West Country Scythe Championship, known far and wide for the stupendous and often hilarious feats of haymaking by international scythesmen and women, who mow a swathe through the summer festival scene.
It is probably the most authentic, and enjoyable, country fair in all England!
The Green Scythe Fair is held at:
Thorney Lakes Caravan and Camping Park
Thorney, Langport,
Somerset
TA10 0DW
United Kingdom
Please book directly with the tutors, using this link
For general enquires and camping enquiries please email: scythemasterclass@gmail.com
Camping is available at the Thorney Lakes Caravan and Camping Park.
Alternatively, there is a limited amount of more basic camping available alongside the site crew. Details available on booking.