Cooper Course
The Cooperage Mastery Course equips you with essential cooper skills to build durable, high-performing barrels for wine, whiskey, beer, and spirits. Learn wood selection, stave design and preparation, barrel raising and assembly, precise toasting and charring, leak testing, and ongoing maintenance to ensure consistent quality and flavour enhancement in every barrel produced.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills in barrel-making through the Cooperage Mastery Course. Master wood anatomy, species selection, seasoning, stave design, raising, bending, hoopwork, crozing, head fitting, toasting, leak testing, conditioning, and lifecycle management to craft reliable barrels that boost flavour and meet high standards.
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Develop skills
- Master barrel design: optimise size, geometry, and wood types for superior flavour profiles.
- Excel in precision stave work: jointing, bending, and hooping for leak-proof, long-lasting barrels.
- Understand wood science: explore species, grain patterns, and chemistry impacting wine and spirits.
- Perform rapid leak testing: apply modern techniques to identify, repair, and avoid barrel issues.
- Control toasting and charring: achieve precise flavours, aromas, and colours with consistent methods.
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