Wood Cooper Course
Master the craft of cooperage in the Wood Cooper Course. Gain skills in oak selection, stave drying, barrel design, toasting for flavour, safety protocols, and quality control to craft professional 225 L wine barrels with reliable structure and consistent character every time.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Wood Cooper Course offers a practical guide to crafting durable 225-litre oak barrels. Master log selection, stave drying, bending, hooping, final toasting, and medium-toast flavour control. Establish a safe, efficient small-batch workshop, explore oak species and wood science, and implement strict testing, traceability, and documentation for consistently high-quality results.
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Develop skills
- Barrel wood selection: choose oak species for structure, aroma, and flavour.
- Stave prep and bending: mill, joint, steam, and shape staves for tight barrels.
- Medium toast control: set heat curves for consistent wine flavour profiles.
- 225 L barrel design: size staves, hoops, and heads to precise capacity.
- QC and leak testing: verify volume, seal integrity, and trace each barrel.
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