January
Wednesday 22nd January – making and cooking with hayboxes
Learn energy saving insulation cookery techniques at Love Food CIC in Exeter.
(Image by SF Innovations, used with permission)
February
Friday 28th February – 2nd March – Institute of Outdoor Learning Professional Practice Group Conference
Conifer connections – an introduction to conifer identification and the root and needle basketry of the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest of Turtle Island/USA.
April
Wednesday 16thth April – Lunch from your Lawn – Forest School Association Wednesday Webinars
We sometimes think of foraging as an activity that you need to venture far out into the wild woods to do, but in this Zoom webinar I will introduce you to the delicious and nutritious plants accessible in your own lawn. As well as their uses as salads, seasoning and tasty teas I will also touch on the folklore of these plants, and the fascinating insects that live in association with them.
June
Saturday 7th 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 8th 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 12th July – making and cooking with hayboxes
Energy saving insulation cookery demonstration at Crediton Food Festival.
Free.
(Image by SF Innovations, used with permission)
August
7th-10th August – Southwest Bushcraft and Outdoor Show with Jack Raven
Introductory cordage, coil basketry and net making workshops, £30 on top of admission tickets.
October
Saturday 18th October- 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 19th October- 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
November
Saturday 29th November – Crediton Eco Crafternoon
Net making and coil basketry demonstrations and workshops as part of an afternoon of skillshares and craft material swaps.
Tangled Bank Foraging and Fibre Crafts 