Volontariat dans un atelier de menuiserie (utilisation de matériaux recyclés) sur un site Unesco, Pays de Galles

Royaume-Uni

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Description
We are a wood workshop that is part of a Craft Centre in Snowdonia National Park, Wales. We make furniture, gifts, and artwork out of reclaimed and recycled materials. We use "waste products" that can be turned into beautiful pieces of art. Our workshop is connected to a shop where we sell our pieces. We also run workshops teaching people how to make their own creations out of recycled wood. No forests are harmed in the making of our products, and we are proud of the unique forms and shapes that recycled wood can create.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Projets artistiques
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
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Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We are located at the base of beautiful mountains in Snowdonia National Park. There are several beautiful waterfalls located nearby, the stunning mountains Cadair Idris and Tarren y Gesail and there are lots of scenic walks and mountain bike trails in the vicinity.
If you like nature and tranquillity, there are mountains, lakes, rivers and sandy beaches to explore on your down time. We are happy to share this beautiful place with you and to exchange knowledge, experiences, and ideas.
Aide
We will need your help with domestic tasks like cooking and cleaning and there will also be opportunities for you to learn about how we create our furniture and gift items. We also have an abandoned chapel we are turning into a domestic residence that needs lots of work and a private woodland that needs managing, maintaining, fencing and playing in. There are always plenty of jobs to do. We want to inspire people to get creative and make beautiful things using the resources which are all around us in our daily lives.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
We have a large camper van called Queen Omega, with two private beds in it. Our beautiful van is both cosy and comfy and all who stay, love her. We’re sure you will too!
Informations complémentaires
- Accès Internet
- Accès Internet limité
- Nous avons des animaux
- Nous sommes fumeurs
- Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
WiFi connection is good here
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Nombre d'heures attendues
25 hours a week

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Feedback laissé par et pour l'hôte (38)

06.09.2021

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emily & Ollie)

Hello Emily and Olly
This place is not the same without you. We got so much done! Thank you for bringing such joy to our lives here. Your dedication to living a heart based life rippled out to all that you came in contact with. The ease with which you fitted in and completed each and every task to such a high standard is remarkable. I am sure that… read more

(Excellent )

06.09.2021

Laissé par le workawayer (Emily & Ollie) pour l'hôte

Ollie and I spent 3 weeks with John at his wood workshop/shop in August. From the start, John made us feel very welcome and was really hospitable.

Exploring the Area:

John is a fountain of knowledge about the area. He gave us great ideas for our time-off such as great beaches, hikes and even took us for a fun walk down the river! The area was… read more

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08.09.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mirco)

Hello Mirco.
Thanks for all your hard work and dedication. You were a pleasure to host. We had a lot of fun, got a lot of work finished and all feel better for having had you come and stay with us. Your attention to detail, cleanliness, honesty and friendly manner were really appreciated. Good luck with the English learning. Get in touch in the… read more

(Excellent )

08.09.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Mirco) pour l'hôte

This was for me the first experience of Workaway abroad and, despite my level of English, I had a wonderful experience. Jonh and Sanne are two great travelers with a lot of experience on their shoulders, making me feel immediately part of their family. They taught me a lot about life and the English language thanking them a lot for this. People… read more

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29.04.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Julia & Eva)

Hello Julia and Eva. Thanks you so much for all your hard work and the fun times you brought with you. You both were the perfect volunteers, and we are still mourning your leaving. Please come back :wink:. I would recommend you to anyone and am sure whatever you do in life you will succeed at. We wish you all the luck in the future and hope to… read more

(Excellent )

27.04.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Julia & Eva) pour l'hôte

The time with Sanne and John was just amazing! Both of them are extremly kind and easy going. They gave us many opportunities to explore the area on sunny days. We even had the chance to have a great beach fire with their lovely friends (Greetings to Sophia and Scott and everyone else!). John and Sanne made us feel at home all the time. The work… read more

(Excellent )

20.04.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nina)

Thanks Nina for your kind and heartfelt message. We loved having you here sharing your unique gifts. You were a lot of help and a calm influence on us all, which when things get busy is a priceless gift. Life was much easier for us here whilst you were here. This for me only happens when we find a great guest. You are always welcome here, even if… read more

(Excellent )

19.04.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Nina) pour l'hôte

My stay with John and Sanne was just over a week, but very eventful nonetheless! I was sharing a converted bus (as cool as it sounds!) with another volunteer (I had a great roommate and can't complain!)
Workwise, I planted trees in the woods, sanded wood pieces for the shops, prepared vegan meals, helped with cleaning... but there was much more… read more

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03.05.2016

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ingrid)

Hi Indrid. Glad you got home safely and you enjoyed your stay here. Thank you for helping out and enjoy the rest of your journey x

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01.05.2016

Laissé par le workawayer (Ingrid) pour l'hôte

Roses are Red, crown caps are blue, that fits to french quiche and Adam Green too :)) Thanks a lot for helping me survive on my way back home, John!
To be with you was a grand pleasure for me folks- not to forget my lovely home "Queen Omega"!!
Hugs, Ingrid

(Excellent )

24.11.2015

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maximiliano)

Dear Max
Thank you for your kind words. We all had a great time together and whilst you all were here life felt very easy with everyone cooperating and giving freely. We accomplished a lot in terms of work and play whilst maintaining a sence of fun. I am glad that you took to the work with a keen spirit and enjoyed what you did. The initiative… read more

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23.11.2015

Laissé par le workawayer (Maximiliano) pour l'hôte

Wow guys It has already been more than a month since I left and I still have flashbacks of all the beautiful moments we shared, be it recollecting driftwood at the beach, going up to the hippy sauna or simply working all together in the workshop or around the house. The atmosphere was one of pure peace, understanding and sincerity, so since the… read more

(Excellent )

05.11.2015

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jonathan)

Thank you Jonathon for all of your hard work and positive attitude. We all agree that there was a great atmosphere while you were all here and we had fun whilst achieving a lot. I hope that you are at a good host and you are learning lots.
All the best

(Excellent )

02.11.2015

Laissé par le workawayer (Jonathan) pour l'hôte

My time with John,Sanne and Ippy was really wonderful. I learned a lot about woodwork and enjoyed it. The work was rich in variety (sanding, collecting wood on the beach, chopping wood...) and enjoyable (especially with these people).
The guys were very welcoming and always very friendly to me. I also loved the cosy atmosphere in the shop and… read more

(Excellent )

30.10.2015

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Yasmine)

Thank you Yasmine for your appreciative words. It was great to have you here. We got so much done in those 2 short weeks. I can not keep doing what I am doing here without the help of kind volunteers like yourself, so again thank you. I hope that some of the skills you learnt here will grow and travel with you. There are trees and wood almost… read more

(Excellent )

29.10.2015

Laissé par le workawayer (Yasmine) pour l'hôte

I had a wonderful two weeks at the wood workshop!

First of all, the area is b-e-a-utiful! I loved the walks to the cosy town of Corris, along the forest or the river.
Second, I learned a lot from John, who's very patient, takes his time to explain the wood work and has a lot of knowledge he likes to share. I enjoyed every little bit of the… read more

(Excellent )

06.09.2015

Laissé par le workawayer (Ian) pour l'hôte

The week I spent with John, Kerryanne and Sanne has been perhaps one of the most important weeks of my life so far. It was a learning experience, from a practical level to a nearly spiritual level. I completely recommend this amazing experience, nuanced as it is. I've not only learned woodwork skills, but a new enriching way to see the world -… read more

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27.10.2014

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Stella)

Thank you Stella for coming and sharing with us here. You art work is amazing. I hope you get to use it again soon and enrich the people around you. You are all ways welcome here and hope you have a great adventure.
lots of love all here at Taran x

(Excellent )

26.10.2014

Laissé par le workawayer (Stella) pour l'hôte

I spent about 10 days doing pyro on boxes,doing thai chi in the morning and eating very good food and roasted chestnuts in front of the oven.
thank you John, Sanne and Kerryanne, I'll not forget about this experience!
I wish you guys all the best
and hope you find customers for the boxes :D
Stella

(Excellent )

08.09.2014

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Claudia)

Dear Claudia

It was a pleasure having you come and be part of our lives here. Your wisdom was inspirational. I feel like i learned loads about art, life and people through our conversations. Your mosaics are incredible and we feel privileged to have them here in our shop (we have sold most of them already though). If you are ever thinking about… read more

(Excellent )

25.08.2014

Laissé par le workawayer (Claudia) pour l'hôte

Dear John, Sanne, Kerriann & Anupam, spending two weeks with you was absolutely great! Coming home to Germany and seeing my flat, I had the sudden wish to grab my tent and sleep in the garden...
Being close to this wonderful part of nature was amazing - but being part of the Taran gang was just awesome, heartwarming and fun.
I love to be with… read more

(Excellent )

27.06.2014

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kevin & Melissa)

Both you two were great to host. I need a rest now after doing so much whilst you were here! You both picked up any task we gave you quickly and am sure with your skills and determination you will make it in what ever you decide to turn your hands to in the future. Good luck in your travels and maybe visit you for a cake and an engine tune in the… read more

(Excellent )

24.06.2014

Laissé par le workawayer (Kevin & Melissa) pour l'hôte

AWESOME! We had an incredible time here. What a beautiful place with beautiful people creating beautiful works of art. We could have spent so much longer there and very well may just show up on your door step in the future. Definitely a highlight in our travels and our work away experience. Unforgettable. Thank you soo much. Many hugs and much… read more

(Excellent )

20.02.2014

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mairi )

Thank you Mairi for coming and spending time with us here and sharing your skills. You were great fun to have around and your work ethic was better than we could of hoped for. The art pieces you created were inspirational and we can only hope you come back and visit us all again. Good luck for the future x

(Excellent )

16.10.2013

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hajnalka)

Hey Hajni
Hope you got home safe and sound ! We all agreed that it was great having you stay, and if you ever travel in the uk again you must come back here. It was great sharing knowledge, stories and good times round the camp fire. Your art was inspiring and i hope you keep it up.
All the best for the future x

(Excellent )

16.10.2013

Laissé par le workawayer (Hajnalka) pour l'hôte

Hello guys :)
I just wanted to say: I am really thankful that I could learn some special skills, that you let me work with those wonderful pieces of wood, that I could feel some peace and nature around, listen some lovely dialects (mmm.... :)) and some Ziggy :), experience some really crazy things (examples are not public... :D), learned some… read more

(Excellent )

21.09.2013

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Michelle)

Hello Mich. Glad to hear from you. Glad to here you have kept up the pyrography, you are a natural ! Thanks for all your hard work and great attitude whilst here.
All the best for your future projects x

(Excellent )

19.09.2013

Laissé par le workawayer (Michelle) pour l'hôte

Hi John and the gang! Sorry it’s taken me so long to leave feedback – I was with you for a week this time last year! I just wanted to thank you for such a brilliant start to my workaway experience – John welcomed me into the Taran family from day one and continued to inspire me throughout. It was incredible to learn all about his working process,… read more

(Excellent )

18.09.2013

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Gabriela)

Gabriella and Francisco are perfect in every way. Talented, enthusiastic, full of energy and always open to try something new. We thank you for coming and sharing with us. You are always welcome here any time. All the best for what ever you do in the future and say hi to michael form us. x

(Excellent )

17.09.2013

Laissé par le workawayer (Gabriela) pour l'hôte

It's been two weeks since our arrival. We are very grateful to have made this experience with people like all of you.
We have been an amazing experience. John has shown many positive values, where there are no problems, there is always solution ... sociable, friendly, fun and much more, as well as Kerriann pure enthusiasm, Sanne, fun and… read more

(Excellent )

28.08.2013

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lily)

Thank you lilly for gracing us with your company. You were fantastic to have around and you work was inspirational! We loved having you around and you are always welcome here.
All the best
All of us at Taran x

(Excellent )

27.08.2013

Laissé par le workawayer (Lily) pour l'hôte

I had a fantastic stay at Taran ! The two weeks I spent there were very creative and full of laughter. John and Kerriann made me feel at home as soon as I arrived. The area was absolutely beautiful and our evening hikes will not be forgotten quickly ! This place is incredibly inspiring and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn new… read more

(Excellent )

20.08.2013

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tzu Yang & Xin Hua)

Young and Ariel are the perfect volunteers.
Full of energy, enthusiasm and initiative. We all loved having you with us and were sorry to see you go. We wish you all the best of luck for your travels and hope to cross paths with you again in the future.
Big love from all at Taran x

(Excellent )

19.08.2013

Laissé par le workawayer (Tzu Yang & Xin Hua) pour l'hôte

It was truly a wonderful experience to stay with John, Kerriann and the big family. In John’s shop, everyone was friendly and very thoughtful and we quickly feel we are part of the family. Everyday, when we wake up, we were looking forward to work with them. There were always something exciting to wait for us. John also inspired us to create our… read more

(Excellent )

23.06.2013

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (STEFANO CARLO)

Stefano you will be missed by all here and hope you enjoyed your sty here as much as we enjoyed having you. x

(Excellent )

20.06.2013

Laissé par le workawayer (STEFANO CARLO) pour l'hôte

great place great people, thanks to John, Rob, Kerriann and Dave for to shering their experience. I come back another time !

Hugs
Stefano
Space Ship Earth

(Excellent )

23.06.2013

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sanne & Rick)

Thanks for all your help Rick. Hope to see yo again if you are in the area x

(Excellent )

15.05.2013

Laissé par le workawayer (Sanne & Rick) pour l'hôte

Awesome spot, awesome projects, awesome people, thanks for showing me some skills! Hope everyone's good! Peace, Rick!

(Excellent )

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