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SUMMARY:Wild Food\, Foraging & Wilderness Cookery (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nSpring in the woods is an exciting time for foraging wild foods with fresh spring greens sprouting up everywhere. Join us as we explore the world of edible plants. “Food tastes better outdoors” is a common phrase but it tastes even better when you have gathered and prepared it yourself. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThe secret world of edible wild plants will be opened up to you as we search for fresh greens\, flowers\, fungi & seeds 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. Your 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 in search of “food for free.” \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nTake a guided foraging walk through the woodlands\nGain confidence in identifying a variety of edible plants\nLearn how to prepare chicken over the fire without pans or foil\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\nTry baking your own delicious 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 25th April 2026 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £75[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14439″ 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] \nShare on FacebookTweetFollow us
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/wild-food-foraging-wilderness-cookery-spring-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,Wellbeing in the Woods
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CREATED:20191107T145018Z
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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 9th May 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] \nShare on FacebookTweetFollow us
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T170000
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CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T173407Z
UID:33025-1778405400-1778432400@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Bushcraft Essentials
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nOur One Day Introductory Bushcraft Skills Course\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nThis one-day course is an introduction into the world of bushcraft\, perfect for both beginners to the hobby and those who already enjoy the outdoors but want to learn to tread lighter and smarter on the land. Through the day you will learn a range of practical skills you can take forward into the wilderness on your own bushcraft journey. You will gain a deepened connection to nature whilst experiencing how bushcraft can enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of the outdoors. Previous course participants have told us that after a day with us they have never looked at the woods the same way again. This course aims to build your confidence and bring your skillset to the next level. \nWhether you’re new to bushcraft or a veteran of the outdoors\, let our experienced instructor guide you through core skills of bushcraft; fire\, shelter\, outdoor cooking and using edged tools. Your 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] \n\nConfidently create fire without matches\, using a range of methods.\nForage for natural tinders that can get your fire going in any conditions.\nBuild weather-proof shelters using tarps and ropes.\nEnjoy a delicious lunch\, cooked by the group over the campfire (vegan options available)\nLearn how to identify key tree & plant species that can aid us in bushcraft.\nImprove your techniques in knife and saw work\, using safe and effective grips.\nDiscover essential knots which can be put to a range of tasks.\nSee the natural world through the eyes of our ancestors.\nCraft clever campfire gadgets to aid you in cooking outdoors.\nImprove your health & well-being by reconnecting with nature.\nKnow the laws that relate to practising bushcraft in the UK.\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 10th May 2026 \nTime: 9:30am – 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=”29254″ 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 Skills   [/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	\nWilderness Cookery   [/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	\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	\nDutch Oven Cooking   [/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 DAY IN THE WOODS\nYour day will begin with arrival at our woodland basecamp set amongst native trees and wildflowers. From here we will enjoy a brew around the campfire whilst you get an introduction to the fascinating subject of bushcraft. You’ll take a short walk into the woods to learn how to view the natural world through the eyes of our ancestors. \nNext we will focus on sharp tool use by practising safe cutting techniques with both knife and saw. You will learn a number of effective knife grips that can be put to a range of camp tasks. You will craft your own tent peg using your new tool skills\, which will be put to use very soon. \nOur attention then turns to making shelter in the woods\, using tarps and cordage. You will also learn a selection of really useful knots as you erect your own camp shelters using different configurations to suit your environment and needs. Finally we will gather together to prepare our freshly cooked campfire lunch in a traditional dutch oven. \nAt lunchtime we will sitting together around the campfire as humans have done for thousands of generations\, sharing good food and stories. We will also discuss UK law and how it relates to practising bushcraft. \nYour afternoon will be spent focused on firelighting skills. You will gain skills using tried & tested techniques including modern firesteels and 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 (which can even be found in wet conditions). You will learn how to use these effectively to build your own campfire which you will then put to task in boiling your own woodland brew. Finally you will be be shown how to minimise your trace and lessen your impact on the land when bushcrafting. It’s going to be a day 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=”29261″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”29256″ 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 £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. Children under 16 come for free but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Get in touch if you have any questions. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare on FacebookTweetFollow us
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/bushcraft-essentials-7/
LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T122421Z
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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] \nShare on FacebookTweetFollow us
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
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SUMMARY:Woodcraft & Whittling
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nShaping Wood the Traditional Way\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nJoin us for a day of hands-on woodland craft\, where you’ll learn how to transform raw green wood into beautiful and functional items using traditional hand tools and techniques. This one-day course invites you to slow down\, connect with natural materials\, and experience the satisfaction of working with wood the old-fashioned way. \nUnder the guidance of an experienced tutor\, you’ll learn how to safely handle and work with a range of traditional tools including the shave horse\, drawknife\, and carving knives. Using simple\, time-honoured methods\, you’ll create your own hand-carved items — crafted straight from the tree itself. \nThis course is perfect for beginners\, offering a supportive and creative environment to explore the art of green woodworking. Set in our peaceful woodland workshop\, you’ll learn not only the techniques but also the stories and traditions behind the tools and crafts of our ancestors. \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. \nAs a bonus\, you’ll also have the chance to try your hand at axe throwing—adding a bit of fun and challenge to your woodland adventure.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\nLearn safe and effective knife grips for whittling and carving. \n\nCraft a range of useful and decorative items including spatulas\, gypsy flowers\, tent pegs & twig spoons.\n\nWork with a shave horse and drawknife to shape your wood. \n\n\nCleave wood from a log and understand grain\, strength\, and character. \n\n\nCraft your own wooden spatula to take home and treasure. \n\nTest your aim and skill with a fun and safe axe throwing session in the woods.\n\nDiscover the rhythms and rituals of traditional green woodworking. \n\nUse a carving axe for effective rough shaping & preparing wood for finer work.\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 6th June 2026 \nTime: 10:00am – 4.30pm \nVenue: Park In The Past \nCost: £55[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”32460″ 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; “There’s something truly special about working with green wood straight from the tree. These skills not only connect us to our woodland heritage but also to the rhythm of the seasons and the joy of crafting with our hands. This is slow\, mindful work—and the rewards are both practical and deeply satisfying.” \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	\nGreenwood Crafts   [/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	\nSharp Tool Use   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nAxe Throwing   [/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 canopy of native trees\, where the crackle of the campfire and birdsong set the scene for a day of creativity and connection. Over a warming brew\, your tutor will introduce you to the world of green woodworking\, sharing the stories and traditions behind the tools and techniques you’ll be using. \nFrom here\, we step into the woods to carefully select a suitable tree for our projects. You’ll learn how to assess and choose the right species\, size\, and form\, before being guided through safe and respectful tree felling techniques using traditional hand tools. This is an opportunity to experience the full journey from tree to craft\, gaining valuable skills in safe woodland management and sustainable harvesting. \nOnce back at camp\, your focus will turn to safe and effective tool use. You’ll be introduced to the carving axe\, shave horse\, drawknife\, and carving knives—essential tools for transforming raw wood into useful items. You’ll learn a range of knife grips and axe techniques designed to give you confidence and control in your carving. \nThroughout the morning\, you will put these new skills into practice by cleaving wood and rough shaping your projects\, including crafting your own tent peg and twig spoon. You’ll also enjoy creating decorative gypsy flowers from hazel—a traditional woodland craft that takes a steady hand to create something naturally beautiful. \nAt lunchtime the campfire kettle will be on as we take time to relax\, chat\, and soak up the sights\, sounds\, and smells of the woodland workshop. Alongside this\, you’ll also get the chance to test your aim and skill in a fun and safe axe throwing session\, bringing an extra element of challenge and enjoyment to your day in the woods. \nIn the afternoon\, your attention turns to refining your skills — cleaving\, shaping\, smoothing – to create your own wooden spatula. As you work\, you’ll discover how these timeless crafts connect us to a slower\, more mindful way of living\, and leave with not only your own handmade items but also the knowledge and inspiration to continue carving at home. \nThroughout the day\, your tutor will also share insights into the stories\, folklore\, and ecological understanding that accompany these crafts\, helping you see the woodland through the eyes of a craftsperson. \nIt’s going to be a day of making\, learning\, and connection you’ll carry with you long after you leave the woods. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”32461″ 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 £55 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. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Get in touch if you have any questions. Please note that any participants under 18 will not be able to participate in the axe throwing activity. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare on FacebookTweetFollow us
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/woodcraft-whittling-2/
LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses
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SUMMARY:Primitive Skills: Bark Container Making
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nMake Natural Containers the Stone Age Way\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”]Whether you’re new to traditional crafts or already familiar with natural materials\, join us for a one-day immersion into the ancient art of bark container making. Guided by an experienced instructor\, you’ll learn how to transform raw bark into beautifully crafted shrink pots and folded containers\, skills once relied upon for both practical and decorative purposes. Set against the historically themed backdrop of Park In The Past\, this course will reconnect you to the land and teach you how to work with nature’s resources in a meaningful and creative way. \nThis unique course is perfect for beginners and experienced bushcrafters alike\, offering an opportunity to develop hands-on skills that can be practised and adapted to future projects. From selecting and harvesting bark to crafting containers with natural fibres\, you’ll experience the satisfaction of turning simple materials into functional\, handmade creations. \nYour tutor for this course is primitive skills expert Billy Souter: \n“Working with bark is an ancient and timeless craft. From the act of stripping bark to stitching it into functional containers\, this process connects us to a slower way of living and the wisdom of our ancestors. The beauty of working with natural materials is that no two items are ever the same. These containers not only serve practical uses but also tell a story of the land they came from.” \nBy the end of the day\, you’ll leave with one or two beautifully crafted bark containers and the confidence to apply these skills to your own projects. Whether you’re looking to explore ancient crafts\, expand your bushcraft knowledge\, or create something both practical and decorative\, this course offers a rewarding and enriching experience that celebrates nature’s raw beauty.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nLearn how to identify and harvest willow bark for crafting.\nGain hands-on experience preparing bark and understanding its properties.\nCreate traditional shrink pots and folded containers using techniques passed down through generations.\nProcess a range of natural fibres and learn to lash and secure bark crafts for strength and durability.\nUnderstand how to select and work with different materials for your desired craft.\nSee the natural world through the eyes of our ancestors.\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 4th July 2026 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Park In The Past \nCost: £70[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”32100″ 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: Billy Souter\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]”My passion for Bushcraft came to life in my mid teens and quickly led me venturing down the path of primitive living skills.” \n“Having found my passion and decided I wanted to expand my knowledge and pass these skills on to others. Since this time I have trained with various incredible teachers within this field and have used these skills in different environments including Scandinavia\, Europe and North America.” \n“In recent years I have developed and provided engaging Bushcraft sessions at an Outdoor Centre and Public workshop events for Children\, SEN groups\, Adults and training to forest school providers. I now also work as a Guest Instructor for established schools and individuals teaching Primitive Living Skills.” \nYou can view more of Billy’s excellent work via his facebook page.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29163″ 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	\nLiving History   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nAncestral Skills   [/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	\nNatural Cordage   [/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	\nGreenwood Crafts   [/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	\nBark Craft   [/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 will begin with arrival at our woodland basecamp\, set amongst trees and wildflowers. Here\, Billy will introduce you to the ancestral relationship between people and the natural landscape\, explaining how our ancestors worked with materials such as bark to create functional and beautiful containers. \nThe morning begins with learning the essential skill of bark harvesting. Together\, the group will carefully remove living willow bark from trees\, learning techniques to ensure it is gathered sustainably. Billy will guide you through the preparation process\, demonstrating how to clean\, soften\, and ready the bark for crafting. You’ll gain an understanding of how to select the right materials and prepare them for the task at hand. \nIn the afternoon\, you will begin crafting your very own bark containers using traditional methods. Under Billy’s expert instruction\, you’ll create both shrink pots and folded containers\, using natural fibres to lash and secure your creations. You will also learn how to process and work with a variety of fibres for strength and durability\, producing functional items that reflect the resourcefulness of our ancestors. \nThroughout the day\, Billy will share insights into the history and importance of bark crafts and will display a selection of his own primitive skills creations to inspire you. From natural cordage to bone tools and bark-based items\, these examples will showcase the possibilities of working with nature’s materials. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”32101″ 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] \nThis course costs £70 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] \nShare on FacebookTweetFollow us
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/primitive-skills-bark-container-making-2/
LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T163000
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CREATED:20191107T145018Z
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SUMMARY:Primitive Skills: Weaving & Trap Making
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nShape Roots\, Bark & Branch the Stone Age Way\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nStep into the world of our ancestors and discover the ancient skills of weaving\, fibre preparation\, and crafting functional traps from natural materials. This hands-on one-day course explores some of the earliest technologies developed by hunter-gatherer cultures\, skills that allowed people to gather food\, carry resources\, store goods\, and live in harmony with the natural world. \nSet within the historically rich landscape of Park In The Past\, this course introduces you to the techniques used to create fish and crab traps suitable for both inland and coastal environments. Guided by primitive skills instructor Billy Souter\, you’ll explore traditional basketry methods\, experiment with natural fibres\, and craft your own woven creation using skills as relevant today as they were thousands of years ago. \nIdeal for both beginners and returning bushcraft practitioners\, this course offers an opportunity to reconnect with the landscape through slow\, mindful craft. You’ll develop confidence in using simple tools\, working with plant roots and bark\, and understanding how material selection shapes the form and function of traditional woven traps and containers. \nBilly shares his thoughts on this enduring craft: \n“Weaving is one of the oldest and most universal skills. Whether you’re crafting a trap\, a container\, or a carrying system\, you’re working directly with nature’s materials\, feeling how they bend\, twist\, and respond. Preparing fibres and weaving them into something useful links us with the daily life of our ancestors in a deeply satisfying way. These are humble skills\, but full of ingenuity and beauty.” \nBy the end of the day\, you’ll leave with your own woven fish or crab trap and the confidence to continue exploring fibre crafts\, basketry\, and primitive weaving techniques in your own time. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nDiscover how our ancestors created traps\, containers\, and storage systems using natural fibres and simple tools.\nLearn how to identify and select the right materials; spruce roots\, flexible shoots\, plant fibres\, & bark strips.\nPrepare natural fibres for weaving\, including root splitting\, soaking\, and plant processing techniques.\nDevelop core weaving\, shaping\, and lashing skills used in traditional basketry and trap building.\nUnderstand environmental considerations and effective techniques for setting traps in inland and coastal waters.\nPractise carving and knife skills essential for trap construction and fibre preparation.\nExperience primitive cooking techniques as the group prepares and shares fresh fish cooked over the campfire.\nDeepen your understanding of the cultural and historical significance of woven crafts.\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 5th July 2026 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Park In The Past \nCost: £70[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”32942″ 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: Billy Souter\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]”My passion for Bushcraft came to life in my mid teens and quickly led me venturing down the path of primitive living skills.” \n“Having found my passion and decided I wanted to expand my knowledge and pass these skills on to others. Since this time I have trained with various incredible teachers within this field and have used these skills in different environments including Scandinavia\, Europe and North America.” \n“In recent years I have developed and provided engaging Bushcraft sessions at an Outdoor Centre and Public workshop events for Children\, SEN groups\, Adults and training to forest school providers. I now also work as a Guest Instructor for established schools and individuals teaching Primitive Living Skills.” \nYou can view more of Billy’s excellent work via his facebook page.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29163″ 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	\nLiving History   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nAncestral Skills   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nWeaving   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nNatural Cordage   [/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 Cookery   [/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	\nBark Craft   [/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 begins at our woodland basecamp beneath the trees. After gathering around the morning fire\, Billy will introduce the ancestral origins of weaving and trap making\, explaining how these essential skills supported food gathering\, transport\, and daily life for countless generations. \nYou’ll learn how to identify and gather suitable weaving resources from the landscape\, from spruce roots and tree bark to flexible shoots and plant fibres. Billy will demonstrate traditional fibre preparation; splitting\, soaking\, softening\, and trimming\, before guiding you through shaping the wooden frame of your trap or container. \nWith your materials ready\, you’ll begin learning basic weaving and lashing techniques\, practising the patterns and tension needed to form a strong\, functional structure. Carving and knife-handling will be introduced where needed as you shape elements of your trap. \nThe afternoon deepens into craft and community. You’ll weave the body of your fish or crab trap\, creating the narrowing entrance and final structure while learning how design influences effectiveness. Along the way\, Billy will share advice on responsible and ethical trapping\, as well as traditional methods for placement\, anchoring\, and checking traps. \nAs the craftwork progresses\, the scent of woodsmoke will signal a shared meal prepared the primitive way. Together\, you’ll gather around the fire to cook fresh fish using ancient techniques; roasting on embers\, steaming in leaves or cooking with our hot smoker\, experiencing firsthand how our ancestors nourished themselves from land and water. This simple meal\, shared outdoors\, brings the day’s skills into a meaningful and communal context. \nAfter food\, you’ll return to your weaving to complete your trap or container\, with time to refine your work and explore alternative designs. Examples of traditional and modern primitive crafts will be available for inspiration throughout the day. \nBy the end of your time in the woods\, you’ll head home with your own woven trap\, improved knife and fibre-working skills\, and a deeper connection to the resourcefulness of our ancestors—and to the land that continues to provide for us today. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”32943″ 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] \nThis course costs £70 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] \nShare on FacebookTweetFollow us
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/primitive-skills-weaving-trap-making/
LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses
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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] \nShare on FacebookTweetFollow us
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
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T170000
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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] \nShare on FacebookTweetFollow us
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
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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] \nShare on FacebookTweetFollow us
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LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking
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SUMMARY:Woodland Activity Leader Training (WALT)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nAccredited Training in Outdoor Education\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nJoin us in the woods and become a qualified environmental education instructor! Our course offers a more accessible and cost-effective alternative to traditional Forest School training\, giving you all the skills and knowledge you need to lead groups in the great outdoors. \nWoodland Activity Leader Training (WALT) is accredited through the NCFE with a Level 2 qualification. You will learn the essential outdoor skills needed to lead your own exciting outdoor education sessions for all ages and abilities. WALT empowers you to deliver inspiring environmental education\, tailored to the needs of your students\, patients or clients. \nOur WALT training programme uses a combination of online learning\, for the theoretical modules (Part 1) which you can study in your own time\, and in-person outdoor workshops for the practical modules (Part 2). The in-person training takes place over just 3 days. Get certified to teach in nature. Start your adventure in outdoor education today. \nOur 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. \nThis training course covers the essential required to become a woodland activity leader… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nEnvironmental Education Methodology\nBushcraft Skills; including tarp shelters\nEnvironmental Education Games\nTool Use; knife\, saws\, loppers & more\nNaturalist Knowledge; trees\, plants\, minibeasts & more\nCampfire Use & Fire Lighting \nConservation Activities & Leave No Trace\nHealth and Safety & Risk Assessment\nOutdoor Session Planning\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: Fri 16th – Sun 18th October 2026 \nTime: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £560 (£360 for 3 day practical course & £200 for online theory modules)[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31550″ 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 our Head Outdoor Educator\, having delivered hundreds of sessions to groups of all ages during his 20 years of experience. He is a qualified Forest School Leader\, Social Forester and experienced Woodland Manager. James is the Chair of Forest School Wales\, a charity established in 2003 to promote good practise and support the network of Forest School Practitioners across Wales. He is an active member of the Institute for Outdoor Learnings Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. He is also a member of the Learning Through Landscapes Accredited Network of trainers. \n“I believe strongly that outdoor education has a large role to play in the future of how we teach our children. We’ve been learning in nature for thousands of years\, well before we were put in classrooms. In the woods ‘challenging’ behaviour becomes regulated\, usually disengaged learners are inspired and inquisitive minds are fostered. I’ve seen this happen with learners of all ages and it’s a testament to the power of the space you create as an educator. where learners can be themselves and thrive. My approach to teaching is with an emphasis on steering my students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us.”[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”30642″ 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	\nKnives & Whittling   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nTracks & Signs   [/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	\nOutdoor Activity Ideas   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nInvertebrate ID   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nSafe Tool Use   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nConservation Skills   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nOutdoor Session Planning   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31558″ 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=””] \nThe total cost per person is £560.00. This is broken down into 2 payments\, covering Part 1: Theory and Part 2: Practical. The theory module (delivered online) costs £200.00 per person. The 3 day practical skills course costs £360.00 per person – you can book this part of the course below. If you would like to pay for this course instalments\, please get in touch to discuss options. You can also choose to just pay a deposit for your 3 day practical course (£50) to secure your place. \nThe theory modules of the course (delivered online) can be taken at any time by yourself\, as long as you have completed it by the time you attend your 3 day practical. This online segment of the course is hosted by the course creators Wild Things! To book your place on Part 1: Theory (online) then please follow this link to go to the Wild Things! website. \n You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare on FacebookTweetFollow us
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/woodland-activity-leader-training-walt-5/
LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Bushcraft Skills,Organisations,Schools,Teacher Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T093000
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CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T125357Z
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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] \nShare on FacebookTweetFollow us
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
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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. 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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
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