BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Woodland Classroom - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Woodland Classroom X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Woodland Classroom REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T170000 DTSTAMP:20260510T115139 CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T122421Z UID:33030-1780133400-1780246800@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Bushcraft Skills Weekend DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nOur Two Day Immersive Bushcraft Skills Course\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nWhether you’re new to bushcraft or a veteran of the outdoors\, let our experienced instructor guide you through core skills of bushcraft; shelter\, fire\, water\, cordage and using edged tools. Our weekend long course is all set against the backdrop of the mixed woodlands and wetlands of Park In The Past’s 120 acres of wild space. \nThis two-day course is an immersion into the world of bushcraft\, perfect for both beginners and those who already enjoy the outdoor lifestyle but want to take their basic knowledge of bushcraft further. Over the weekend you will gain a deepened connection to nature whilst experiencing how bushcraft can enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of the outdoors. You will learn a range of practical skills you can use to thrive in the wilderness; whether you want to pass some exciting new skills to your family members on a camping trip\, you’re aiming for solo wilderness camping with just your backpack and knife\, or you’re simply looking to connect with your inner hunter-gatherer for a weekend. Wherever you are on your journey into bushcraft we aim to bring your confidence and skillset forward to the next level. \nThis course acts as a natural progression from our Bushcraft Essentials day but attending that course in advance is not a requirement.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nBuild weather-proof shelters from natural materials\, that really work.\nCreate fire using modern and ancient methods\, including fire by friction.\nBuild your knowledge of key tree & plant species that can aid us in bushcraft.\nImprove your techniques in knife and saw work\, using safe and effective grips.\nGet to grips with axe skills; split\, cut and shape wood.\nSee the natural world through the eyes of our ancestors.\nLearn how to find and filter water using natural materials & modern methods.\nShare a delicious freshly cooked campfire dinner (vegan option available).\nLearn how to manage an open fire for outdoor cooking; boiling\, roasting\, grilling & baking.\nDiscover Natural Navigation techniques to find your way in the wild.\nMake your own cordage from plant & tree fibres and put it to good use.\nCraft clever campfire gadgets to aid you in cooking outdoors.\nImprove your health & well-being by reconnecting with nature.\nCamp out under the trees and stars (optional)\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: May 30th – 31st 2026 \nTime: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £170[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14450″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: James Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in outdoor education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching steers students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nIn 2017 James received the Bushcraft Competency Certificate awarded through the Institute for Outdoor Learning after 2 years of teaching experience and practical study. He is also a member of the IOL Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. The group aims to promote best practice in the growing industry of bushcraft activity providers.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14193″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nFire by Friction [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nShelter building [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nSharp tool use [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nGreenwood crafts [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire Cooking [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNatural Cordage [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Foraging [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNatural Navigation [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nReading the Landscape [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nAncestral Skills [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nDutch Oven [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nFirelighting Skills [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Medicine [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nWater Purification [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1583403506086{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nYOUR WEEKEND IN THE WOODS\nYour adventure will begin with arrival at our woodland basecamp set amongst ancient trees and wildflowers. From here we will take a short walk out into the woods to learn how to view the natural world through the eyes of our ancestors. \nHaving each been issued with your own knife to use for the weekend\, we will then look at the wealth of natural materials available to us and then put these materials to the test with a practical session of shelter building as your tutor guides you through the skills required to build two styles of simple but effective shelter using all natural materials from the woodland itself. \nNext we will gather around our new woodland homes to practise further safe cutting techniques with our knives which can be used for a range of practical applications. You will also be shown how to use a folding saw effectively\, avoiding the pitfalls that come with poor technique. Next it’s time to get to grips with the axe as you are introduced to a variety of types; which axe for which task\, how to split wood safely and with minimal effort and basic carving techniques. Throughout this session you will learn how to make smart decisions about which living materials we should harvest and which we should consider passing by. \nYour first afternoon will be spent focused on firelighting skills. You will gain skills using tried & tested techniques. Choose from; firesteel\, solar fire\, chemical\, electrical or traditional flint & steel to produce embers and flames of quality. Then we will be exploring the woods on the hunt for natural tinders\, kindling and firewood\, including how find them even in wet conditions. \nNext you will unlock the secrets of fire by friction by learning to use the bow drill\, an ancient form of firelighting. We guarantee you will have success using this iconic technique. Your tinder and firewood will be put to good use as you learn how to use these to build your own campfire. Finally you will be be shown how to minimise your trace and lessen your impact on the land when bushcrafting. \nOn the Saturday evening we come together as a group to prepare freshly cooked campfire meal in our traditional dutch oven. You’ll enjoy good food and good company around the campfire as humans have done for thousands of generations. Then you have the option to join us for either a natural navigation session by starlight (weather dependent) or a night-time tree ID walk\, an exercise which will really hone your senses. \nDay two will introduce further key skills as well as build on the foundations you already have. You will discover how to source\, filter and purify water from natural sources. Learn how to make water safe to drink. We will then turn our attention to making natural cordage from woodland plants and trees. Having made your cordage\, you will then be testing its strengths and applications by rigging tarp shelters with what you’ve crafted. \nYour final afternoon will aim to bring all your new skills together with a range of challenges designed to put into practise all you have learned. Using your sharp tools\, you will create campcraft devices to make outdoor life easy and you will go through the whole process of creating your own campfire using natural tinders and fire by friction to boil your own woodland brew – which\, we assure you\, will taste very satisfying indeed. \nOn the Friday and Saturday nights you can choose to sleep out in your own built woodland shelter or tree hammock and wake up in the woods. It’s going to be a weekend you won’t forget. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14451″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14452″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nThis course costs £170 per person and is aimed to adult learners aged 16 years and over. Children as young as 12 have attended in the past\, and there is no charge for them as long as they are accompanied by a paying adult. Be aware though that the course is taught at an adult level. There is the option to sleep out in one of our natural shelters in the woods\, on both Friday and Saturday nights at no extra charge. Or you can bring your own hammock or tarp system to setup under the trees here. Hammocks (with covering bug net and tarp) are available to hire from us at an additional £20 for the weekend. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/bushcraft-skills-weekend-9/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/GALLERY-1-corporate-away-days.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T115139 CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T111659Z UID:33039-1784368800-1784379600@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Summer Foraging Walk DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nWalk the wild food trail & discover foraging\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”]Explore wild plants that you can eat in your local patch. Join us for a guided walk through a range of landscapes on the hunt for the best wild foods that summer has to offer. Gain confidence in foraging and learn how to use these wild plants in your own cooking.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nTo the forager\, our woodlands and hedgerows are full of tasty and filling wild food opportunities and the summer season brings us fruits\, berries\, wild greens\, edible flowers and fungi too. \nYou’ll be taking a half day ramble along the hedgerows on the hunt for “food for free” all set against the backdrop of mixed woodland\, wetland and open meadows of Park In The Past\, with 120 acres of wild space to explore. Don’t forget to bring your own basket or bag to grab some wild edibles to take home. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nTake a guided foraging walk through the woods\, hedgerows\, wetlands and meadows\nGain confidence in identifying a variety of edible plants\nDiscover medicinal uses for seasonal wild plants\nUnderstand where it is safe to forage\, avoiding pollutants\nLearn how to forage with a sustainable approach to the habitat\nUnderstand the law and your rights when foraging\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 18th July 2026 \nTime: 10am – 1pm \nVenue: Park In The Past \nCost: £37[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”25140″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nYour Tutor: Lea Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Lea is a qualified Counsellor and Mindfulness in a Woodland Setting practitioner. She is a firm believer in the power of nature to be therapeutic for everyone. Lea is an active forager\, passionate about how we can use common plants for both food and medicine. She enjoys making her own tinctures and medicinal remedies for treating common ailments.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”15097″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nReading the Landscape [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Medicine [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Foraging [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThis walk costs £37 per person and is aimed at adult learners aged 16 years and over. If you would like to attend this event with a younger child\, get in touch with us in advance of booking. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/summer-foraging-walk-6/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/summer-foraging-walk-event-featured-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260510T115139 CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T102108Z UID:33042-1784455200-1784476800@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Identifying Native Trees DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”]When you’re out walking\, have you ever wondered\, “which tree is that?” \nDo you know your alder from your elder? To many people our hedgerows and forests can look like a sea of green\, but if we look closer and understand the clues trees give us\, we can unlock their identity and so much more. On this one-day course\, we’ll show you how to identify trees in summer by looking at leaves\, developing seeds\, fruits\, bark and other clues. We’ll also look at the different uses that trees have\, their place in the ecosystem and dive into a bit of woodland folklore. You will also take away your very own set of field guides covering common trees in all four seasons. This handy resource is perfect for continuing your learning and practising tree ID after the course is done. \nJoin James\, who will be your tutor for the day. He has worked for many years in and around trees from managing the largest Community Woodland in Wales (300 acres\, no less) to introducing children to the wonder of woods with his Forest School work. James has also introduced thousands of students to the subject of tree identification through his popular online programme The Complete Tree ID Course. \nAt lunchtime\, share a hot campfire brew together at the woodland fire circle\, sheltered under the canopy of native trees. You’ll learn about the restorative woodland management that is happening on site and how wildlife is returning to this special place. Your course will all be set against the beautiful backdrop of the mixed ancient woodland and parkland of the National Trust’s Erddig estate with plenty of nature to explore and veteran trees to discover.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nGain confidence in identifying a range of common native & naturalised tree species\nRecognise differences between similar looking species\nLearn to use leaves\, fruits\, seeds\, bark and other seasonal signs\nDiscover medicinal and edible uses for trees\nUnderstand how trees grow and their value to wildlife\nReceive your bundle of Tree ID Field Guides\nGet access to a discounted place on The Complete Tree ID Course\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sun 19th July 2026 \nTime: 10:00am – 4:00pm \nVenue: Erddig Estate \nCost: £47[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14473″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”31771″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nTREE FIELD GUIDE BUNDLE INCLUDED!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Everyone attending this course also gets a FREE field guide bundle including 4 seasonal cheat sheets; summer\, autumn\, winter and spring. These excellent quick reference sheets are printed on high quality card and include many of our common native broadleaf trees. These guides includes photos and identifying features such as leaves\, bark\, buds\, fruits\, flowers & more.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: James Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in outdoor education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching steers students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nIn 2017 James received the Bushcraft Competency Certificate awarded through the Institute for Outdoor Learning after 2 years of teaching experience and practical study. He is also a member of the IOL Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. The group aims to promote best practice in the growing industry of bushcraft activity providers.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14193″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nReading the Landscape [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Foraging [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nThis course costs £47 per person and is open to adult learners aged 16 years and over. Children can attend for free if accompanied by a paying adult – limit of 1 child per adult. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/identifying-native-trees-3/ LOCATION:Felin Puleston Outdoor Centre CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/identifying-native-trees-featured-event-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T170000 DTSTAMP:20260510T115139 CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T172034Z UID:33019-1786183200-1786208400@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Authentic Campfire Cookery DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBringing people together through fire\, food & woodland craft.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nStep into the woodland kitchen and discover the joys of traditional outdoor cookery in this immersive one-day course. Set against the beautiful backdrop of our woodland basecamp\, this course celebrates the simple pleasure of preparing and sharing good food around the campfire. You’ll explore time-honoured methods of cooking in the wild\, using cast iron\, hot smoking\, baking\, and earth ovens\, as well as learning how to manage a fire for a range of cooking tasks. \nLed by experienced outdoor educator James Kendall\, you’ll spend the day learning hands-on skills that transform humble ingredients into delicious campfire feasts. From baking bread over the flames to roasting meat in a ground oven\, this course is a journey into the flavours\, aromas\, and community spirit of woodland cookery. \nThis course is perfect for anyone who wants to deepen their outdoor living skills\, from bushcraft enthusiasts to food lovers looking to explore the art of cooking in nature’s kitchen. You’ll not only learn techniques but also enjoy the social experience of preparing\, cooking\, and sharing food together under the trees. \nYour course is all set against the backdrop of mixed woodlands\, wetlands and open meadows of Park In The Past\, with 120 acres of wild space to explore.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nUse a cast iron Dutch oven to prepare a range of hearty woodland dishes.\nBake your own rustic bread over the campfire.\nUse the lightweight & portable reflector oven to bake and roast.\nExplore hot smoking techniques for making smoked fish and jerky.\nCook with a ground oven to slow roast a joint of meat and root vegetables.\nLearn how to manage and understand the four key areas of the cooking fire.\nCraft your own rustic cooking spit using knife whittling techniques.\nEnjoy a communal feast around the campfire\, sharing food\, stories\, and skills.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nBy the end of the day\, you’ll leave with a full belly\, a head full of recipes\, and the confidence to take your campfire cookery to the next level. Whether you’re a keen on the home bbq\, an outdoor enthusiast or someone who simply loves good food\, this course offers an inspiring\, flavour-filled day celebrating the art of outdoor cooking. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 8th Aug 2026 \nTime: 10am – 5pm \nVenue: Park In The Past \nCost: £75[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”32472″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: James Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in outdoor education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching steers students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Cooking outdoors brings people together like nothing else. The crackle of the fire\, the smell of food on the flames\, and the shared experience of creating meals in the wild—it’s not just about feeding ourselves\, it’s about reconnecting to a simpler\, more mindful way of living.” \nIn 2017 James received the Bushcraft Competency Certificate awarded through the Institute for Outdoor Learning after 2 years of teaching experience and practical study. He is also a member of the IOL Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. The group aims to promote best practice in the growing industry of bushcraft activity providers.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14193″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire Snacks [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nDutch Oven [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampcraft Skills [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHot Smoking [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nGame Preparation [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nSharp Tool Use [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nAncestral Skills [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1583403506086{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””] \nYOUR DAY IN THE WOODS\nYour day begins at our woodland basecamp\, nestled beneath the trees\, where the smell of woodsmoke mingles with the morning air. As you gather around the campfire with a fresh brew in hand\, your tutor will introduce you to the timeless art of outdoor cookery\, sharing how fire has always brought people together\, not just for warmth and sustenance\, but for community and celebration. \nFrom here\, we will explore the structure of the cooking fire itself. You’ll learn how to understand and manage the four key areas of the fire; essential knowledge for successful campfire cooking. You’ll discover how each part of the fire plays a role in different methods of food preparation\, from fast frying to slow roasting. \nThroughout the morning\, you’ll get hands-on with a range of traditional cooking techniques. You’ll bake your own rustic bread in a cast iron Dutch oven\, explore the use of a reflector oven for cooking with radiant heat\, and prepare a variety of dishes using tried-and-tested campfire methods. Throughout the day\, you’ll be nibbling on tasters and samples of your creations\, experiencing the flavours as they evolve over the fire. \nYou’ll also delve into the world of hot smoking\, where you’ll discover how we built our simple yet effective smoker using natural materials from the woodland\, before using it to create smoked fish\, jerky\, and other delights infused with rich\, smoky flavour. \nYou will follow in the footsteps of our ancestors as we fire up the impressive ground oven. You’ll be guided through the ancient process of building and cooking with an earth oven\, using it to slow roast a joint of meat and seasonal vegetables to perfection. As the food cooks slowly beneath the soil\, you’ll have time to reflect\, relax\, and soak up the rhythms of the woodland kitchen. \nTo add a dash of campcraft to the day\, you will be set a challenge to design and build your own adjustable pot hanger for campfire cooking. Using natural materials and applying safe knife skills\, you’ll craft a sturdy and functional tool for hanging pots and kettles over the fire\, developing both your whittling confidence and your understanding of practical woodland skills. \nAs the day draws to a close\, we will gather around the campfire to enjoy a celebratory feast\, bringing together all the food prepared throughout the day. This is a moment to sit back\, relax\, and share stories\, laughter\, and good food in the glow of the fire\, celebrating the skills\, flavours\, and friendships forged in the woodland kitchen. \nThroughout the day\, your tutor will weave in stories\, traditions\, and practical tips for taking your outdoor cookery skills further\, whether you’re cooking for friends on a camping trip or preparing a feast in your own back garden. \nBy the end of the day\, you’ll leave with a belly full of delicious food\, the confidence to cook creatively over an open fire\, and the warmth of having shared a memorable day of food\, fire\, and friendship in the woods. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”32473″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nThis course costs £75 per person and is aimed at learners aged 16 years and over. Younger children can attend the course\, and have done in the past\, if you feel that they would enjoy it and understand that it is aimed at adults. Get in touch with us before booking to see if the course would be suitable. Any children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Get in touch if you have any questions. If you have any special dietary requirements\, please get in touch before booking so we can be sure that this course can accommodate you. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/authentic-campfire-cookery/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/feast-by-fire-featured-event-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T170000 DTSTAMP:20260510T115139 CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T123818Z UID:33035-1788600600-1788714000@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Bushcraft Skills Weekend DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nOur Two Day Immersive Bushcraft Skills Course\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nWhether you’re new to bushcraft or a veteran of the outdoors\, let our experienced instructor guide you through core skills of bushcraft; shelter\, fire\, water\, cordage and using edged tools. Our weekend long course is all set against the backdrop of the mixed woodlands and wetlands of Park In The Past’s 120 acres of wild space. \nThis two-day course is an immersion into the world of bushcraft\, perfect for both beginners and those who already enjoy the outdoor lifestyle but want to take their basic knowledge of bushcraft further. Over the weekend you will gain a deepened connection to nature whilst experiencing how bushcraft can enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of the outdoors. You will learn a range of practical skills you can use to thrive in the wilderness; whether you want to pass some exciting new skills to your family members on a camping trip\, you’re aiming for solo wilderness camping with just your backpack and knife\, or you’re simply looking to connect with your inner hunter-gatherer for a weekend. Wherever you are on your journey into bushcraft we aim to bring your confidence and skillset forward to the next level. \nThis course acts as a natural progression from our Bushcraft Essentials day but attending that course in advance is not a requirement.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nBuild weather-proof shelters from natural materials\, that really work.\nCreate fire using modern and ancient methods\, including fire by friction.\nBuild your knowledge of key tree & plant species that can aid us in bushcraft.\nImprove your techniques in knife and saw work\, using safe and effective grips.\nGet to grips with axe skills; split\, cut and shape wood.\nSee the natural world through the eyes of our ancestors.\nLearn how to find and filter water using natural materials & modern methods.\nShare a delicious freshly cooked campfire dinner (vegan option available).\nLearn how to manage an open fire for outdoor cooking; boiling\, roasting\, grilling & baking.\nDiscover Natural Navigation techniques to find your way in the wild.\nMake your own cordage from plant & tree fibres and put it to good use.\nCraft clever campfire gadgets to aid you in cooking outdoors.\nImprove your health & well-being by reconnecting with nature.\nCamp out under the trees and stars (optional)\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sept 5th – 6th 2026 \nTime: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £170[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14450″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: James Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in outdoor education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching steers students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nIn 2017 James received the Bushcraft Competency Certificate awarded through the Institute for Outdoor Learning after 2 years of teaching experience and practical study. He is also a member of the IOL Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. The group aims to promote best practice in the growing industry of bushcraft activity providers.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14193″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nFire by Friction [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nShelter building [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nSharp tool use [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nGreenwood crafts [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire Cooking [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNatural Cordage [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Foraging [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNatural Navigation [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nReading the Landscape [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nAncestral Skills [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nDutch Oven [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nFirelighting Skills [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Medicine [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nWater Purification [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1583403506086{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nYOUR WEEKEND IN THE WOODS\nYour adventure will begin with arrival at our woodland basecamp set amongst ancient trees and wildflowers. From here we will take a short walk out into the woods to learn how to view the natural world through the eyes of our ancestors. \nHaving each been issued with your own knife to use for the weekend\, we will then look at the wealth of natural materials available to us and then put these materials to the test with a practical session of shelter building as your tutor guides you through the skills required to build two styles of simple but effective shelter using all natural materials from the woodland itself. \nNext we will gather around our new woodland homes to practise further safe cutting techniques with our knives which can be used for a range of practical applications. You will also be shown how to use a folding saw effectively\, avoiding the pitfalls that come with poor technique. Next it’s time to get to grips with the axe as you are introduced to a variety of types; which axe for which task\, how to split wood safely and with minimal effort and basic carving techniques. Throughout this session you will learn how to make smart decisions about which living materials we should harvest and which we should consider passing by. \nYour first afternoon will be spent focused on firelighting skills. You will gain skills using tried & tested techniques. Choose from; firesteel\, solar fire\, chemical\, electrical or traditional flint & steel to produce embers and flames of quality. Then we will be exploring the woods on the hunt for natural tinders\, kindling and firewood\, including how find them even in wet conditions. \nNext you will unlock the secrets of fire by friction by learning to use the bow drill\, an ancient form of firelighting. We guarantee you will have success using this iconic technique. Your tinder and firewood will be put to good use as you learn how to use these to build your own campfire. Finally you will be be shown how to minimise your trace and lessen your impact on the land when bushcrafting. \nOn the Saturday evening we come together as a group to prepare freshly cooked campfire meal in our traditional dutch oven. You’ll enjoy good food and good company around the campfire as humans have done for thousands of generations. Then you have the option to join us for either a natural navigation session by starlight (weather dependent) or a night-time tree ID walk\, an exercise which will really hone your senses. \nDay two will introduce further key skills as well as build on the foundations you already have. You will discover how to source\, filter and purify water from natural sources. Learn how to make water safe to drink. We will then turn our attention to making natural cordage from woodland plants and trees. Having made your cordage\, you will then be testing its strengths and applications by rigging tarp shelters with what you’ve crafted. \nYour final afternoon will aim to bring all your new skills together with a range of challenges designed to put into practise all you have learned. Using your sharp tools\, you will create campcraft devices to make outdoor life easy and you will go through the whole process of creating your own campfire using natural tinders and fire by friction to boil your own woodland brew – which\, we assure you\, will taste very satisfying indeed. \nOn the Friday and Saturday nights you can choose to sleep out in your own built woodland shelter or tree hammock and wake up in the woods. It’s going to be a weekend you won’t forget. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14451″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14452″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nThis course costs £170 per person and is aimed to adult learners aged 16 years and over. Children as young as 12 have attended in the past\, and there is no charge for them as long as they are accompanied by a paying adult. Be aware though that the course is taught at an adult level. There is the option to sleep out in one of our natural shelters in the woods\, on both Friday and Saturday nights at no extra charge. Or you can bring your own hammock or tarp system to setup under the trees here. Hammocks (with covering bug net and tarp) are available to hire from us at an additional £20 for the weekend. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/bushcraft-skills-weekend-10/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/GALLERY-1-corporate-away-days.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T163000 DTSTAMP:20260510T115139 CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T103008Z UID:32807-1789810200-1789835400@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Wild Food\, Foraging & Wilderness Cookery (Autumn) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nOur One Day Autumn Foraging Experience\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Autumn in the woods is the perfect time for foraging wild foods. Join James & Lea\, your foraging guides\, as we explore the world of edible plants\, berries and fungi. “Food tastes better outdoors” is a common phrase but it tastes even better when you have gathered and prepared it yourself. \nThe secret world of edible wild plants will be opened up to you as we search for mushrooms\, roots\, berries & nuts at this plentiful time of year. To the forager\, our woodlands and hedgerows are full of tasty and filling wild food opportunities. \nThis one day course looks at some of the best and tastiest ways to enjoy wild food. From our basecamp we will be exploring the forest and hedges in search of “food for free.” \nSet at the head of the Vale of Clwyd\, Coed Talwrn is a privately owned woodland reserve rarely open to the public. This rich and varied landscape weaves together mixed woodland\, flowing waterways\, open meadow and scrubland\, creating a space that feels both wild and deeply cared for. \nFor over a decade the land has been gently managed using rewilding techniques\, allowing nature to lead the way. As a result\, biodiversity has flourished; plants\, fungi and wildlife now thrive across the site\, bringing a real sense of life and abundance to every corner. We are delighted to have been granted special access to this remarkable place for our courses. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nGain confidence in identifying a variety of edible plants & fungi\nLearn how to prepare fish for campfire cooking\nUnderstand the four main cooking areas of the campfire\nCreate sustaining meals using wild ingredients\nConfidently identify\, prepare and consume a wide variety of wild foods\nBake fresh bread in a dutch oven\nLearn how to forage with a sustainable approach to the habitat\nEnjoy a range of wild foods freshly prepared by you and the tutors at basecamp\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 19th Sept 2026 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Coed Talwrn\, Ruthin \nCost: £75[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14462″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutors: James & Lea Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in environmental education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching  steers his students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nLea is a qualified Counsellor and Mindfulness in a Woodland Setting practitioner. She is a firm believer in the power of nature to be therapeutic for everyone. Lea is an active forager\, passionate about how we can use common plants for both food and medicine. She enjoys making her own tinctures and medicinal remedies for treating common ailments.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29447″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire Cooking [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nDutch oven [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Foraging [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire snacks [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nReading the Landscape [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nFirelighting Skills [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThis course costs £75 per person and is open to adult learners aged 16 years and over. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/wild-food-foraging-wilderness-cookery-autumn-7/ LOCATION:Coed Talwrn\, Pentre Celyn\, LL152HT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/autumn-wild-food-featured-event-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T163000 DTSTAMP:20260510T115139 CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T103108Z UID:32810-1789896600-1789921800@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Wild Food\, Foraging & Wilderness Cookery (Autumn) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nOur One Day Autumn Foraging Experience\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Autumn in the woods is the perfect time for foraging wild foods. Join James & Lea\, your foraging guides\, as we explore the world of edible plants\, berries and fungi. “Food tastes better outdoors” is a common phrase but it tastes even better when you have gathered and prepared it yourself. \nThe secret world of edible wild plants will be opened up to you as we search for mushrooms\, roots\, berries & nuts at this plentiful time of year. To the forager\, our woodlands and hedgerows are full of tasty and filling wild food opportunities. \nThis one day course looks at some of the best and tastiest ways to enjoy wild food. From our basecamp we will be exploring the forest and hedges in search of “food for free.” \nSet at the head of the Vale of Clwyd\, Coed Talwrn is a privately owned woodland reserve rarely open to the public. This rich and varied landscape weaves together mixed woodland\, flowing waterways\, open meadow and scrubland\, creating a space that feels both wild and deeply cared for. \nFor over a decade the land has been gently managed using rewilding techniques\, allowing nature to lead the way. As a result\, biodiversity has flourished; plants\, fungi and wildlife now thrive across the site\, bringing a real sense of life and abundance to every corner. We are delighted to have been granted special access to this remarkable place for our courses. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nGain confidence in identifying a variety of edible plants & fungi\nLearn how to prepare fish for campfire cooking\nUnderstand the four main cooking areas of the campfire\nCreate sustaining meals using wild ingredients\nConfidently identify\, prepare and consume a wide variety of wild foods\nBake fresh bread in a dutch oven\nLearn how to forage with a sustainable approach to the habitat\nEnjoy a range of wild foods freshly prepared by you and the tutors at basecamp\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sun 20th Sept 2026 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Coed Talwrn\, Ruthin \nCost: £75[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14462″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutors: James & Lea Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in environmental education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching  steers his students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nLea is a qualified Counsellor and Mindfulness in a Woodland Setting practitioner. She is a firm believer in the power of nature to be therapeutic for everyone. Lea is an active forager\, passionate about how we can use common plants for both food and medicine. She enjoys making her own tinctures and medicinal remedies for treating common ailments.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29447″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire Cooking [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nDutch oven [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Foraging [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire snacks [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nReading the Landscape [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nFirelighting Skills [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThis course costs £75 per person and is open to adult learners aged 16 years and over. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/wild-food-foraging-wilderness-cookery-autumn-8/ LOCATION:Coed Talwrn\, Pentre Celyn\, LL152HT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/autumn-wild-food-featured-event-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T133000 DTSTAMP:20260510T115139 CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T115757Z UID:33045-1791021600-1791034200@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Autumn Foraging Walk DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nWalk the wild food trail & discover foraging\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”]Explore wild plants that you can eat in your local patch. Join us for a guided walk through a range of landscapes on the hunt for the best wild foods that autumn has to offer. Gain confidence in foraging and learn how to use these wild plants in your own cooking.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nAutumn brings us nuts\, berries\, fruits and of course wild fungi in abundance. To the forager\, our woodlands and hedgerows are full of tasty and filling wild food opportunities. \nYou’ll be taking a half day ramble along the hedgerows on the hunt for “food for free” all set against the backdrop of the ancient woodland of the National Trust’s Chirk Castle estate. Don’t forget to bring your own basket or bag to grab some wild edibles to take home. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nTake a guided foraging walk through the woods\, parkland and meadows\nGain confidence in identifying a variety of edible plants\, nuts\, berries and fungi\nDiscover medicinal uses for seasonal wild plants\nEnjoy a wild tea taster\nLearn how to forage with a sustainable approach to the habitat\nUnderstand the law and your rights when foraging\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 3rd Oct 2026 \nTime: 10am – 1.30pm \nVenue: Chirk Castle \nCost: £37[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”25153″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1756215806349{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: James Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in outdoor education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching steers students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nIn 2017 James received the Bushcraft Competency Certificate awarded through the Institute for Outdoor Learning after 2 years of teaching experience and practical study. He is also a member of the IOL Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. The group aims to promote best practice in the growing industry of bushcraft activity providers.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”25125″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nReading the Landscape [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Medicine [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Foraging [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThis walk costs £37 per person and is open to adult learners aged 16 years and over. If you would like to attend with a younger child\, please get in touch with us in advance before booking. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/autumn-foraging-walk-6/ LOCATION:Chirk Castle CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/autumn-foraging-walk-featured-event-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T163000 DTSTAMP:20260510T115139 CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T121811Z UID:32965-1791711000-1791736200@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Tracking DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nTune In to the Secret Life of the Woods\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Step into the woods and discover the ancient skill of tracking\, a craft that transforms the way you see the world and deepens your connection to the wildlife living all around you. This hands-on introductory course invites you to explore the subtle signs\, clues and stories left behind by the creatures who share our woodland. \nUnder the expert guidance of guest tutor Pete Morton ofRed Oaks Bushcraft\, you’ll learn how to recognise and interpret footprints\, gait patterns and the many other traces animals leave in their wake. From paw prints to feeding sign\, hair fibres and scat\, you’ll build a foundation in understanding who has passed by\, when\, and what they were doing. \nAs you work through the landscape\, you’ll develop your awareness and sharpen your senses\, learning to use sight\, sound and even smell to tune into your environment. You’ll also practise methods of recording track and sign through sketching\, photography and plaster casting\, giving you the tools to continue your tracking journey long after the course ends. \nThis full-day experience takes place in the beautiful mixed woodlands and wetlands of Park In The Past’s 120 acres of wild space\, a site home to badger\, fox\, otter\, squirrel\, beaver and a wide range of birds.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nLearn to identify paw prints & interpret gait patterns\n\nBuild awareness techniques to heighten your sensory engagement\n\nExplore scat\, feeding sign\, rubbing points\, hair fibres & other clues\n\nLearn to recognise distinctive beaver sign\, including gnaw marks & slides\n\nExamine an extensive reference collection of skulls\, feathers & cast prints\n\nDiscover key bird signs such as tracks\, pellets\, feathers & feeding traces\n\nPractise recording skills: sketching\, photography & plaster casting\n\nDiscover how trackers use track traps and trail cameras to gather evidence\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nEnjoy a day of quiet focus\, woodland wandering and wildlife discovery. Leave with a deeper understanding of the animals who move through our woodland\, and a new way of reading the landscape. \nWho This Course Is Aimed At\n\nAnyone curious about wildlife\, ecology and the hidden stories of nature\n\nWalkers\, nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts\n\nForest school leaders and educators looking to expand their skillset\n\nBushcraft practitioners keen to deepen their naturalist knowledge\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sun 11th Oct 2026 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £65[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”32975″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: Pete Morton\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n“In 2006 I quit my IT job and set off in a new direction\, to establish Red Oaks Bushcraft with my wife Nichola\, based in the Peak District. I have been involved in the outdoors since becoming a guide at the age of 5 (its a long story\, I will tell you about it when we meet) and working my way through the Peak Park Ranger Service and Mountain Rescue. \nI love my office window now. Bushcraft and wilderness skills are my passion and combining them with a canoe trip makes it even better! \nIt’s not just about learning skills\, it’s about clearing your head and maybe taking a different approach. Far too often we are forced to put our heads down and get the job done. Sometimes you need to stop and take stock. The woodland environment is the perfect place to do this. If you can do this\, learn a new skill or two and have fun you will notice the benefits!” \n[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”31088″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nBird Language [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nAnimal Identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nAncestral Skills [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTrack & Sign [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nMindfulness [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nReading the Landscape [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nYour Day in the Woods\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nYour day begins with simple awareness practices\, helping you slow down\, sharpen your senses and attune to the woodland around you. With your perception opened\, you’ll start to notice subtle disturbances in leaf litter\, faint trails through grass and the small but meaningful details that reveal animal presence. \nAs you explore the site\, Pete will guide you through comparing prints from different species\, showing how the shape and structure of an animal’s foot is adapted to its lifestyle. With known badger\, fox and otter activity on site\, there is a strong chance of encountering fresh sign to examine and interpret. \nYou’ll also be introduced to the unmistakable sign of beavers\, including the characteristically gnawed tree stumps along the water’s edge. Bird sign will also be explored\, including feathers\, feeding traces\, tracks\, droppings and pellets\, subtle clues that help reveal the presence and behaviour of the many species that move through the woodland canopy and glades. \nThroughout the day you’ll encounter a variety of animal sign: scat\, hair caught on branches\, feeding traces\, scent marking\, trails and more. If nature chooses not to offer every example\, Pete brings a rich reference collection including feathers\, skulls\, cast prints and scat samples\, ensuring key features can be studied up close. \nLater\, you’ll practise recording your finds using photography\, sketching and plaster casting. These skills not only help you build confidence but create a personal record you can refer back to as you continue tracking on your own. \nBy the end of your woodland immersion\, you’ll walk away with heightened awareness\, a new depth of understanding of your surroundings and the thrilling realisation that the landscape is alive with stories waiting to be read. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”32974″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nThis course costs £65 per person and is aimed at adult learners aged 16 years and over. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/introduction-to-tracking/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/intro-to-tracking-featured-event-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T163000 DTSTAMP:20260510T115139 CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T125357Z UID:31040-1792834200-1792945800@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:IOL Bushcraft Competency Award DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nAccredited Training in Bushcraft Skills\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nThis accredited training course is designed for instructors\, leaders and teachers who want to demonstrate that they follow good practice and have a high level of safety and competency in a range of bushcraft skills. \nThis 2 day course is designed for the outdoor learning workforce including FE/HE students\, apprentices\, instructors and teachers. It is suitable for a wide range of people working or volunteering in formal or non-formal settings such as early years\, schools\, colleges\, outdoor centres\, education centres\, wildlife trusts\, national parks\, youth and voluntary organisations. Wherever you are on your journey into bushcraft we aim to bring your confidence and skillset forward to the next level. \nThis 2 day course is open to all with an interest in passing bushcraft skills and knowledge on to others. The course covers 5 key bushcraft skill units; edged tools – knives & saws\, fire\, water\, tarp shelters & knots and campfire cooking. \nOur weekend long course is all set against the backdrop of mixed woodlands\, wetlands and open meadows of Park In The Past\, with 120 acres of wild space to explore. Students are encouraged to camp over in the woods\, with the option of staying over on both the Friday and Saturday\, or just Saturday night. \nThis course covers five essential bushcraft skillsets… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nPitching Tarp Shelters\, Knots & Lashings: siting your shelter\, hazards\, wild camping law\, pitching tarps\, considering weather\, essential knots & lashings\, organising your cordage.\nCampfire Cooking: practical methods including dutch oven\, reflector oven\, billy cans\, direct ember cookery\, using pot hangers\, campcraft\, baking on your fire\, understanding the fire.\nSafe Use of Edged Tools & Knife Law: knife hazards & safety\, cutting techniques\, feathering/shaving\, battoning\, safe use of saws\, UK knife law.\nEstablishing Fires & Leaving No Trace: prep & use of natural and man-made tinders\, different ignition methods\, building your fire\, boiling water on your fire\, extinguishing & dismantling your fire\, leaving no trace\, fire safety & first aid.\nWater Sourcing\, Filtering & Purification: sources of water\, using a ground well\, indicators of water\, purifying & filtering water safely\, improvised & commercial filters.\n\nFor a full run down of the content of this accredited course\, please visit this page. You can also get in touch if you have any questions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 24th – Sun 25th Oct 2026 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £235[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31056″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: James Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in outdoor education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching steers students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nIn 2017 James received the Bushcraft Competency Certificate awarded through the Institute for Outdoor Learning after 2 years of teaching experience and practical study. He is also a member of the IOL Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. The group aims to promote best practice in the growing industry of bushcraft activity providers.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14193″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nFirelighting [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTarp Shelters [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nSharp Tools: Knife & Saw [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nWater Purification [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire Cooking [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nKnotwork & Lashings [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nDutch Oven [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31057″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThis course costs £235 per person and is open to adult learners aged 16 years and over. Included in your ticket is the option to sleep out in the woods on both Friday and/or Saturday nights. Or you can bring your own tent\, hammock or tarp system to setup under the trees here. Hammocks (with covering tarps) are available to hire from us at an additional £20 for the weekend. Please note that if you want to take your accredited training on to assessment at a later date then there is an additional charge of £120 per person. However\, this is not a requirement of taking this course. You can find more information about the IOL Bushcraft Competency Award and Assessment here. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/iol-bushcraft-competency-award/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bushcraft-competency-award-accredited-course.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T163000 DTSTAMP:20260510T115139 CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T194612Z UID:32954-1795253400-1795278600@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Wild Game Preparation & Outdoor Cookery DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nGet Hands On Experience of Skinning\, Gutting\, Plucking\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nYou’ll get up close with fur\, feather and fin as we cover deer\, pigeon and fish. The day will be very much hands on and the course will culminate in you enjoying a freshly cooked game casserole which celebrates the wild animals of the day. \nOn this course we will take you through the process of identifying if your game is fit for consumption\, how to prepare each animal for cooking and use some of the cuts to create simple but hearty campfire meals. We will also discuss the history and uses of the various non meat parts of the animal and talk about the processes our ancestors would have employed to make as much use of the animal as possible. \nThis one day course will give you a solid grounding in using wild game in your cooking\, all against the backdrop of the mixed woodland at Park in the Past. \nYour special guest tutor for this course is bushcraft instructor Pete Morton of Red Oaks Bushcraft. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nDiscover the seasons for game; what can be hunted\, when and by whom\nLearn the benefits of eating game for your health and for pest control\nGet confident in knowing whether your game is fit for consumption\nEnsure your game is stored and prepared hygienically outdoors \nBuild knife skills with skinning and gutting\nPrepare a range of game ready for cooking\nUse traditional dutch ovens\, pans and willow frames for cooking\nCreate a delicious game casserole over the campfire\nEnjoy a range of wild game freshly prepared by you and the tutor at basecamp\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nWood Pigeon: learn about the bird\, how to identify it\, what it eats\, internal organs specific to most birds\, specifics to look out for with birds that have been shot. You will then have a demo of preparing the bird\, first with a knife then without tools before having a turn for yourself. The meat will then be made ready for flash frying with elderberry balsamic vinegar and served in bread rolls with selected greens for your lunch. \nFish: discover how to gut fish with a knife\, how to fillet a fish using just your fingers. Craft and set up a ponassing rig using living willow withies to cook your fish over the fire. \nDeer: learn about the different animals\, their history\, what is gralloching? Then we will work on the skinning and prepare the skin for tanning while some of the group start on the jointing. You will look at selected prime cuts of meat and debone as much as possible\, the bones will be kept for use on other courses (using as much of the animal as possible). \nPlease note; due to the nature of game being wild animals and not farmed we cannot guarantee all the above will be available but if not a suitable substitute will be provided. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 21st Nov 2026 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £85[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31114″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: Pete Morton\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n“In 2006 I quit my IT job and set off in a new direction\, to establish Red Oaks Bushcraft with my wife Nichola\, based in the Peak District. I have been involved in the outdoors since becoming a guide at the age of 5 (its a long story\, I will tell you about it when we meet) and working my way through the Peak Park Ranger Service and Mountain Rescue. \nI love my office window now. Bushcraft and wilderness skills are my passion and combining them with a canoe trip makes it even better! \nIt’s not just about learning skills\, it’s about clearing your head and maybe taking a different approach. Far too often we are forced to put our heads down and get the job done. Sometimes you need to stop and take stock. The woodland environment is the perfect place to do this. If you can do this\, learn a new skill or two and have fun you will notice the benefits!” \n[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”31088″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire Cooking [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nDutch oven [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nAncestral Skills [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nAnimal Identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nSharp Tool Use [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nGame Preparation [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31115″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThis course costs £85 per person and is open to adult learners aged 16 years and over. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/wild-game-preparation-outdoor-cookery-3/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/game-prep-cooking-featured-event-pic-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR