Browse our range of practical and educational courses
We blend theory and hands-on practice on our courses, leaving you competent and confident
Each year we run a series of courses following the seasonal cycles of fruit tree growing and care. We aim to teach the skills required to plant, graft, and prune fruit trees, as well as how to make the best out of your harvests.
Dates and venues for each training course are listed below, along with a link to purchase tickets. Places are limited, so please book in advance to reserve your spot.
If you’ve got an idea for a course you’d like to see us run, or you fancy a private course for your group, get in touch!
Upcoming Courses 2025 - 2026
Pruning: the Basics - 6 Dec - Harehills
Formative Pruning - 10 Jan - Wycliffe Orchard
Restorative Pruning - 1 Feb - Heathcroft Lawn
Fruit Tree Grafting - 14 Mar - Headingley HEART
How to Set Up A Community Orchard - 5 May - Location TBC
Summer Pruning - 20 Aug - Western Flatts Cliff Park
Trained Fruit Tree Pruning - 3 Aug - Yorkshire Sculpture Park
What to Do With All These Apples? - 2 Sep - LILAC Co-housing
Private Courses
Our courses are perfect for bringing your team, friends, group or club together for a unique, nature-based experience. Email hello@fruitworks.org.uk with enquiries.
Grafting
We offer private grafting courses in March. You’ll learn traditional fruit tree grafting techniques and get to bring home your very own apple trees that you’ve created.
Pruning
We offer private pruning courses from December to the end of February, and May to the end of August. Discover the mindful puzzle of fruit tree pruning and enjoy a day outdoors helping trees thrive and fruit more bountifully.
Course Feedback
“The knowledgable staff member made the session fun and exciting, explained things really well and let us have a go while always supervising.”
“The teaching style is calm, conversational and I never feel talked down to or like the trainers way is the only way. I like how space is made for discussion and attendees with knowledge and experience are included and given space to share.”
“Friendly and approachable workshop leader. I liked the way information was delivered, easy to understand and remember. Lots of hands on time with the trees using what we learned.”
“I liked the enthusiasm of all involved. Very organised event with very clear instruction on tasks. A hugely enjoyable day, among an age range & background of like-minded people.”
Upcoming Courses
Pruning: The Basics
Come along to our hands-on workshop that covers the theory and practical skills required to prune your fruit trees.
Formative Pruning: Learn How to Prune Young Trees
Learn how to prune young fruit trees to boost their growth and ensure they have a solid branch framework.
Restorative Pruning: Restore the Health of Older Fruit Trees
Learn how to bring older trees back into good health so they continue to live productive lives.
Make Your Own Apple Trees: Bench Grafting
Learn how to create apple trees to the size and variety you want using traditional grafting techniques.
Learn How to Set Up Your Own Community Orchard
In this interactive workshop, the Fruit Works team will explain how to set up a Community Orchard.
Pruning Trained Fruit Trees
This course will show you how to prune a trained fruit tree to maintain its desired form, as well as health and fruit productivity.
Summer Pruning
Learn how to prune your stone fruit trees in summer to keep them well maintained and productive.
What to Do With All These Apples?
Learn how to pick, store, juice, ferment, and enjoy your fruit harvest.
tbc The Basics of Apple Identification
Learn the tools to identify apple varieties by their shape, color, taste, and season in this informative beginner-friendly course.
What to Do With All These Apples? Keighley
Learn how to pick, store, juice, ferment, and enjoy your fruit harvest at Woodville Community Ltd. This workshop is part of the Fruitful Bradford Project.
What to Do With All These Apples? Wibsey
Learn how to pick, store, juice, ferment, and enjoy your fruit harvest. This workshop is part of the Fruitful Bradford Project.
What to Do With All These Apples? Shipley
Learn how to pick, store, juice, ferment, and enjoy your fruit harvest. This workshop is part of the Fruitful Bradford Project.
What to Do With All These Apples?
Learn how to pick, store, juice, ferment, and enjoy your fruit harvest.
Pruning Trained Fruit Trees
This course will show you how to prune a trained fruit tree to maintain its desired form, as well as health and fruit productivity.
Summer Fruit Tree Pruning
Learn summer fruit tree pruning with Fruit Works Co-operative at the beautiful Swillington Farm.
Summer Fruit Tree Pruning
Learn summer fruit tree pruning with Fruit Works Co-operative with the folks of Sapgate Gardens.
Understanding Pests & Diseases (Fruit Trees)
This course provides an overview of common pests and diseases affecting fruit trees, focusing on identification, prevention, and management.
Scything
Learn how to use and maintain a scythe: a traditional tool used to cut grass and vegetation.
Learn How to Set Up Your Own Community Orchard
In this interactive workshop, the Fruit Works team will explain how to set up a Community Orchard.
Make Your Own Apple Trees: Bench Grafting
Learn how to create apple trees to the size and variety you want using traditional grafting techniques.
Top Grafting: Learn How to Grow Multiple Fruit Varieties on One Tree
This workshop consists of a demonstration of top grafting to show the theory and practice for you to apply elsewhere.
Make Your Own Apple Trees: Bench Grafting
Learn how to create apple trees to the size and variety you want using traditional grafting techniques.
Make Your Own Apple Trees: Bench Grafting
Learn how to create apple trees to the size and variety you want using traditional grafting techniques.
Pruning: The Basics
Come along to our hands-on workshop that covers the theory and practical skills required to prune your fruit trees.
Wassail at East Riddlesden Hall
Wassail with us at the beautiful East Riddlesden Hall. Expect songs, ceremony, and winter cheer.
Pruning: The Basics
Come along to our hands-on workshop that covers the theory and practical skills required to prune your fruit trees.
Restorative Pruning: Restore the Health of Older Fruit Trees
Learn how to bring older trees back into good health so they continue to live productive lives.
Wassail Celebration
Wassailing is an ancient English tradition that involves celebrating orchards with hot apple juice, food, songs, and community spirit.
Maintenance Pruning: Maintaining the Health of Mature Fruit Trees
Learn the theory and practical skills behind pruning mature fruit trees to keep them healthy and productive.
Formative Pruning: Learn How to Prune Young Fruit Trees
Learn how to give fruit trees the best start in life with formative pruning.
Leeds Industrial Museum Apple Day
Join us for a community apple day celebration, where we will be making apple juice using a traditional manual scratter & apple press.
Firbank Green Apple Day
Join us for a community apple day celebration, where we will be making apple juice using a traditional manual scratter & apple press.
Horton Park Apple Day
Join us for a community apple day celebration, where we will be making apple juice using a traditional manual scratter & apple press.
Try Before You Buy: Apple Tasting at Cliff Bank Nursery
Come and taste a variety of locally grown apples at Cliff Bank Nursery.
Hill Top Moor Apple Day
Join us for a community apple day celebration, where we will be making apple juice using a traditional manual scratter & apple press.
Attock Park Apple Day
Bradford residents are invited to join us for a community apple day celebration, where we will be making apple juice using a traditional manual scratter & apple press.
What To Do With All These Apples?
If you're keen to learn more about what to do with your fruit harvests to ensure you get the most out of them, come along to this interactive workshop.