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June 2020
Lime Bark Day
This day course looks at the remarkable uses of the Lime tree with particular reference to the bark. You will learn how to work with the bark at the time of year that it can be separated from the wood, with a little bit of know how, in order to make to make some outstanding containers of various sizes. You will also work with the retted bark and create some amazing lengths of string/rope learning about how useful this has been throughout European history. On top of this you will also spend time making a simple matt or basket using strips of the bark gathered during the day. 9.30am to 4.30pm
Find out more »Family Bushcraft Weekend
A super weekend of fun and adventure for all ages. Sleep in an effective shelter built by yourselves, create fire using a variety of methods including friction, make lengths of string from woodland materials as well as other skills and games.
Adult £125.00
Child (7 to 16 years) £75.00
August 2020
Introductory Bushcraft Day
A great day grasping the basics of Bushcraft from one of the most established schools in the UK. Effective shelter construction, efficient fire lighting, successful friction fire lighting as well as Wild food tasting, string making and more besides.
Find out more »Sharp Tools Day
This one day, IOL approved course is aimed at giving you real confidence, competence and detailed understanding about using knives and saws with reference to passing it on to others. You will be shown various techniques suitable for different age groups/abilities/tasks and gain understanding of the thinking behind this. You will also look at different knives which can make a significant difference as well as choosing wood that is suitable or ideal for tasks/clients. Time is also spent on maintenance of tools and the Law. By the end of the course you will have created a wide range of very useful products and gained plenty of know how along the way.
Find out more »Family Bushcraft Day
A great mini adventure for you and the whole family. Build a good shelter, create fire with friction, make a pot hanger as well as sample something tasty from the wild.
Adult £50.00
Child (Under 16) £30.00
Bushcraft Competency Training
This IOL approved course covers the key skills of Bushcraft including, safe Shelter building, effective knife skills,fire lighting, successful friction fire lighting, water filtering, wild foods, string making and direction finding. The course will equip you to work towards the Bushcraft Competency Certificate.
Find out more »September 2020
Bushcraft Competency Training
This IOL approved course covers the key skills of Bushcraft including, safe Shelter building, effective knife skills,fire lighting, successful friction fire lighting, water filtering, wild foods, string making and direction finding. The course will equip you to work towards the Bushcraft Competency Certificate.
Find out more »October 2020
Wild Food and Wilderness Cookery
Have a great day out in the woods whilst also gaining inspiration, understanding and confidence about some of our many seasonal wild foods available in our woodlands and Countryside.
You will learn how to identify various plants/trees/fungi as well as discover how to create a variety of dishes combining what we have gathered with various simple ingredients/wild food that I have brought in. Building your confidence whilst having fun will be Daves focus coming from 25 years of professional experience.
Find out more »Bushcraft Competency Training
This IOL approved course covers the key skills of Bushcraft including, safe Shelter building, effective knife skills,fire lighting, successful friction fire lighting, water filtering, wild foods, string making and direction finding. The course will equip you to work towards the Bushcraft Competency Certificate.
Find out more »November 2020
Sharp Tools Day
This one day, IOL approved course is aimed at giving you confidence, competence and detailed understanding about using knives and saws with reference to passing it on to others. You will be shown various techniques suitable for different age groups/abilities/tasks and gain understanding of the thinking behind this. You will also look at different knives which can make a significant difference as well as choosing wood that is suitable or ideal for tasks/clients. Time is also spent on maintenance of tools and the Law. By the end of the course you will have created a wide range of very useful products and gained plenty of know how along the way.
Venue: Park Farm, Ibstock, Leicestershire
Per person £78.00
IOL members £65.00
