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

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Wood Cooperage Course offers a clear, practical path to crafting reliable 225-litre oak barrels. Master log selection, stave drying, bending, hooping, and final toasting, including medium-toast flavour control. Establish a safe, efficient small-batch workshop, explore oak species and wood science, and implement rigorous testing, traceability, and documentation for consistently high-quality barrels.
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Develop skills
- Barrel wood selection: choose oak species for structure, aroma, and flavour.
- Stave preparation 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.
- Quality control and leak testing: verify volume, seal integrity, and trace each barrel.
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