Join Bright Box Makerspace for a two-hour workshop to answer all your composting questions and to build a DIY compost bin together.
You’ll learn how to get the right balance of ‘browns and greens’, when to turn and water your heap and when it’s ready to use in your garden and where. You'll build a DIY compost bin together and discuss the pros and cons of DIY versus ready made compost bins.
This training is funded by PXI Community Allotments and is intended primarily to prioritise the people living and working in the Southey and Firth Park areas. However, there are a few additional 'Outside Area tickets' for people outside these communities – available on a first-come, first-served basis.
At this workshop, you can learn these techniques and skills:
- The basics of using a drill and hammer
- Using a handsaw
- Safety awareness
- Browns, greens and what you should and shouldn’t add to your compost heap
- Turning, watering and using your compost
What’s included:
- All tools and material will be provided
- Safe working practices
- Introduction to tools and techniques
- Personal protective equipment plus apron to wear
- Unlimited answers to your questions
How to prepare:
- Join the pre-event Whatsapp group (a link will be sent when you book)
- Wear closed toe shoes and tie hair and loose items back
- See the map to plan for public transport, taxi and parking on the day
Covid measures:
- Socially distanced
- Face masks
- Own tools
- Bring your own mugs/cups
- Hand sanitiser and wipes
If you have any questions please email hello@brightboxmakerspace.com.