Browse our range of educational courses
We blend theory and hands-on practice on our courses, leaving you competent and confident
Each year we run a series of workshops 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 workshop are listed below and on our Eventbrite page. Places are limited, so please book in advance to reserve your spot.
Fancy a private course for your group? Get in touch!
Courses in 2025
Pruning: The Basics - 5 Jan - Redcliffe Community Orchard
Formative Pruning - 12 Jan - Chapel Allerton Park
Restorative Pruning - 18 Jan - Hesketh Lane Orchard
Pruning: The Basics - 30 Jan - Sapgate Gardens
Pruning: The Basics - 22 Feb - Meanwood Valley Urban Farm
Make Your Own Tree - 1 Mar - Hollybush Conservation Centre
Make Your Own Tree - 15 Mar - HEART Centre
Grow Multiple Varieties on One Tree - 19 Mar - LILAC Co-housing
Set Up Your Own Community Orchard - 7 May - Woodhouse Community Centre
Scything - 5 Jun - Shipley Fields
Summer Pruning - 9 Jul - Western Flatts Cliff Park
Understanding Pests & Diseases - 22 Jul - Headingley Community Orchard
Summer Pruning: Trained Fruit - 18 Aug - Lidget Green Memorial Garden
What to do With All These Apples? - 3 Sep - LILAC Co-Housing
Pruning: The Basics - 6 Dec - Harehills Park Orchard
Course Feedback
“Knowledgable staff member who made the session fun and exciting, explained things really well and let us have a go while always supervising.”
“I like the teaching style, it’s 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. The way information was delivered/style of delivery, easy to understand and remember. Lots of hands on time with the trees using what we learned.”
“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.”
Pruning: The Basics
Come along to our hands-on workshop that covers the theory and practical skills required to prune your fruit trees.
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.
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.
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.
Summer Fruit Tree Pruning
Learn summer fruit tree pruning with Fruit Works Co-operative in the stunning orchard at Western Flatts Cliff Park.
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.
Learn Summer Fruit Tree Pruning
Let Fruit Works Co-operative guide you in how to identify what to cut and save in the summer months on your stone fruit trees.
Learn Summer Fruit Tree Pruning
Let Fruit Works Co-operative guide you in how to identify what to cut, save and train in the summer months on your stone and trained fruit trees.
Pots Sale: 50% off all potted fruit trees!
We’re moving! So our apple trees are available HALF PRICE for one day only! Pre-order online or swing by on the day.
End of Season Fruit Tree Sale - Collection Only
Browse our selection of fruit trees and pay on the day, or pre-order online at fruitworks.org.uk/trees using the discount code 16MARCHSALE at checkout.
Learn Restorative Fruit Tree Pruning
Learn to prune mature old fruit trees to help them grow healthily and fruit plentifully for years to come.
Learn Formative Fruit Tree Pruning
Learn to prune young fruit trees to ensure they will grow to have a strong framework of branches that will bear lots of fruit.
Learn Restorative Fruit Tree Pruning
Learn to prune mature old fruit trees to help them grow healthily and fruit plentifully for years to come.
Skipton Apple Day
We’re looking forward to joining Incredible Edible Skipton as they host their first ever Apple Day.
Headingley Farmers' Market
We’ll be at Headingley Farmers’ Market selling our best potted fruit trees and locally harvested apples.
Saltaire Farmers' Market
We’ll be at Saltaire Farmers’ Market selling our best potted fruit trees as well as locally harvested apples and bottled apple juice.
Shipley Apple Day
Shipley 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.
Bradford Moor Park Apple Day
BD3 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.
Garforth Apple Day
We are teaming up with Incredible Edible Garforth to host an apple juicing event at Garforth Community Wildlife Area, Oak Grove.
Oakwood Farmers’ Market
We’ll be at Oakwood Farmers’ Market selling our best potted fruit trees and locally harvested apples.
Saltaire Farmers' Market
We’ll be at Saltaire Farmers’ Market selling our best potted fruit trees as well as locally harvested apples and bottled apple juice.
Festival of Flavours
Join us at RHS Harlow Carr’s Festival of Flavours, a celebration of growing and cooking food from Yorkshire and around the world.
Headingley Botanical Bazaar
There’s a new monthly flower and plant market coming to Headingley, and we are excited to be a part of it!