Bushcraft Skills - Sharp Tools and Camp Crafts

Sharp tools and woodland craft course for Forest School practitioners and outdoor professionals – For those feeling a bit rusty or for leaders that want to take their sessions to the next level. This course will give practitioners confidence in using and working with tools in a forest school setting. Learn how to safely use and maintain a variety of cutting tools with an emphasis on safe practice and teaching methods. We will also cover a range of woodland craft projects which can develop outdoor learning areas while providing hands on activities. Enjoy meeting other likeminded practitioners and lunch around the fire.

Included in this course:

Introduction to sharp tools and safety in a forest school setting
Using cutting tools with children, safety and best practice.
principles of green woodworking
Crafting useful items in the field
Site development and safe tool areas
Woodland craft ideas and projects
maintaining and sharpening tools

Hot drinks and snacks provided, please bring a packed lunch or something to cook on the fire. We will be outdoors for the whole session so please wear clothes and footwear suitable for the weather.

You may also like the following events from Manor Wood:

• Next month, 17th August, 10:00 am, Spoon Carving at Manor Wood in Huntingdon
• This September, 21st September, 10:00 am, Introduction to Green Woodworking in Huntingdon
• This October, 25th October, 10:00 am, Whittling Workshop in Huntingdon

Also check out other Workshops in Huntingdon, Meetups in Huntingdon.