February
Sunday 18th February – Exeter Seed Swap
Teaching coil basketry with local and upcycled materials.
Free admission – bring seeds to swap though!
More details via the Exeter Seed Swap Facebook Page.
March
Saturday 2nd March – Institute of Outdoor Learning Professional Practice Group Conference
A practical workshop making oak gall ink, as well
as a discussion of the natural history of a variety
of gall-forming insects.
Saturday 23rd March- Jack Raven Bushcraft, Kent
Net making
You’ll start the day by looking at natural cordage as you’ll need cordage to make your net. We’ll discuss various plants and trees that can be used to make cordage, such as nettles, brambles, lime bast and the inner bark of sweet chestnut. With the materials prepared, we’ll show you how to make a simple 2 ply cord.
From there you’ll move on to net making itself, covering the various netting tools available and different materials they can be made from, how to begin a net, how to change the size and shape of your net, and how to finish it off.
By the end of this net making course you will have the skills and knowledge to make your own nets from scratch, either for fishing or trapping small game, or even to make your very own net bag!
£105
June
Saturday 8th June – Coil basketry at Exeter Respect festival
Drop in coil basketry workshop at Exeter Respect festival in conjunction with Exeter Seed Bank.
Saturday 29th June- Jack Raven Bushcraft, Kent
Coil basketry
You will be introduced to the materials and tools required and then be guided through the process to make your own round, coiled basket from straw or other natural materials.
Throughout the day you will:
- Learn how to create all the elements of a coiled basket, so the base, the sides, stitching and how to finish it all off with a border.
- We will discuss care of your basket, making different basket shapes, and alternative materials that can be used as well as hay.
At the end of the day you will come away with the satisfaction of having created a wonderful basket that’s unique and has a wide range of practical uses.
£105
Sunday 30th June- Jack Raven Bushcraft, Kent
Net making
You’ll start the day by looking at natural cordage as you’ll need cordage to make your net. We’ll discuss various plants and trees that can be used to make cordage, such as nettles, brambles, lime bast and the inner bark of sweet chestnut. With the materials prepared, we’ll show you how to make a simple 2 ply cord.
From there you’ll move on to net making itself, covering the various netting tools available and different materials they can be made from, how to begin a net, how to change the size and shape of your net, and how to finish it off.
By the end of this net making course you will have the skills and knowledge to make your own nets from scratch, either for fishing or trapping small game, or even to make your very own net bag!
£105
July
Saturday 20th July – Copplestone family fun day
Drop in grass basketry workshop, pay as you feel.
12:00 – 16:00, Copplestone School, Bewsley Hill, Copplestone, Crediton EX17 5NX.
Admission £3 adults, £2 children
September
Saturday 21st September – Wild Foraging and Sloe Gin Making, Kent
A wild wander through picturesque landscapes, learning to identify and responsibly harvest a variety of wild edibles. From juicy berries to fragrant herbs, uncover the secrets of nature’s bounty. Then, under the expert guidance, transform your foraged treasures into a delectable batch of sloe gin. Learn the traditional techniques, from maceration to infusion, and create a unique blend bursting with flavour.
£70
27th – 29th September – Forest School Association Conference
A talk on the food, fibre and folklore associations we have with the nettle, alongside a practical workshop on cooking with nettles and making nettle fibre.
Tangled Bank Foraging and Fibre Crafts 