Courses - Woodmatters

Family Bushcraft Camp (2 day)

Two days of fun and memorable experiences. Learn effective fire-lighting and bushcraft skills, build and sleep in your own shelter, greenwood carving skills, campfire cooking (food included), nature walk and storytelling. Specifically aimed at families, all ages welcome.

5th Oct - 6th Oct 2019

Bench and Stool Making

Make a rustic greenwood bench or simple stool using hand tools. Your bench or stool will be ready to take home and will look fantastic indoors or out.

6th Nov 2019

11th Dec 2019

Spoon Carving

Use traditional greenwood techniques to carve your own spoon. Learn about the form and function of a good spoon and how to make the most of the wood for strength and beauty.

2nd Oct 2019

30th Nov 2019

Make your own Shave Horse

In an evening! The shave horse is a wonderfully versatile piece of equipment for working in greenwood. It is used to grip the length of wood you are working on and hold it steady to enable you to shape the wood using a draw knife or a spokeshave.

2nd Oct 2019

Scandinavian Shrink Pot Carving

Creating beautiful natural pots from greenwood, using the shrinkage of the tree as it dries out to create a sealed pot.

20th Nov 2019

Bowl Carving

Hand carve your own bowl or kneading trough from local greenwood. A busy day will be rewarded when your creation takes pride of place in your kitchen.

12th Oct 2019

9th Nov 2019

Woodland Explorer Residential (3 Day)

THREE unforgettable days for 8- 14-year-olds. Live wild in the woods sleeping in your own self built a shelter from sticks and tarps. The days will be an inspiring mix of bushcraft, whittling, fire lighting, natural arts and crafts, animal tracking, woodland games, storytelling, adventure and sleeping out under the stars.

23rd May - 25th May 2020

26th May - 28th May 2020

Bushcraft Skills Development

A jam packed day learning fire lighting techniques including friction fire lighting with a bow drill, green wood carving, animal tracking signs, natural cordage and cooking campfire treats.

Whittling Day for Young People 10-17 yrs

Come and make something cool out of green wood...