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- Free Tool Use Crib Sheet
30 August 2024 5:23 PM | No CommentsLooking for a System for Safe Tool Use at Forest School? Ever had that moment at Forest School when a child bounds up to you bursting with excitement saying “I want to make a car/puppet/bird house/ladybird/golf club!” etc? Knowing how to use tools safely at Forest School unlocks the potential to follow these child-led inspirations, using the [...]
Read More - Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course – Starting November 2024!
30 August 2024 5:06 PM | No CommentsWe’re happy to announce that we have a Blended Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course starting in November 2024. The blended format is a mix of face to face session on alternate Saturdays and online webinars covering the theoretical elements of the course. We find this method of training works better in the winter months when [...]
Read More - Get Singing this Winter!
07 February 2024 12:01 AM | No CommentsI’ve shared 3 Winter time songs recently on my YouTube Channel and you can also get the lyric’s sheets for free here – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/forestschoollou/extras
Read More - Looking for ways to develop your woodcraft skills this winter?
08 November 2023 2:57 AM | No CommentsJoin me in real life to refresh your practical skills! I love playing with tools and knots to make stuff in the woods! Although sometimes I wish I had more time to practice and play. There never seems to be enough time in the day, (with a 3 year old running rings round me!) and the practical [...]
Read More - Free ‘Inspired by Autumn’ Resource Pack
08 November 2023 2:53 AM | No CommentsI’ve just finished compiling A FREE 40 page resource pack – ‘Inspired by Autumn Yes that is 40… FOUR ZERO pages (I was as surprised as you!) which is why it has taken me a bit longer than expected to finish it! But here it is… It has over 60 Autumnal Activities in it. Plus a separate book [...]
Read More - Level 2 Forest School Course – Starting January 2024 – Book Now!
08 November 2023 2:45 AM | No CommentsWe’re happy to announce that we have a Blended Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course starting in January 2024. The blended format is a mix of face to face session on alternate Saturdays and online webinars covering the theoretical elements of the course. We find this method of training works better in the winter months [...]
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Events Archive
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Introduction to Spoon Carving
Posted on September 24, 2012 | No Comments[ October 20, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 20th October 2012 Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm Location: Haldon Forest Park, near Exeter Cost: £45 per person Training Provider: Belladonna Bushcraft Join us at the fantastic woodland at Forestry Commission Haldon Forest to whittle away the day making spoons. Who is the day for? The workshop is appropriate for beginners and those wanting to develop their existing skills. Whether you [...] -
Introduction to Spoon Carving
Posted on September 24, 2012 | No Comments[ November 25, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Sunday 25th November 2012 Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre Cost: £45 per person Training Provider: Belladonna Bushcraft Join us at the fantastic woodland at Holt Hall outdoor learning centre to whittle away the day making spoons. Who is the day for? The workshop is appropriate for beginners and those wanting to develop their existing [...] -
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on September 11, 2012 | No Comments[ November 26, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th November 2012 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre Cost: £326 (NCC schools/orgs) or £368 (external orgs) (plus £40 if visiting a Forest School Mentor) Description: The OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School course is a nationally recognised qualification and is accredited through the Open College [...] -
‘Bear-ly a Picnic’ – Family Discovery Day
Posted on June 28, 2012 | No Comments[ August 25, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 25th August 2012. Time: 11.00am – 4.00pm Location: Natural Surroundings, Letheringsett, nr Holt, NR25 7JN Cost: Special Introductory Price!! £7 per person or £25 for a family and friends, ticket of up to 5 people (adults and children). This fee includes entrance to the gardens & reserve as well as the self guided activities. Places are [...] -
Bread & Butter with Belladonna Bushcraft
Posted on June 2, 2012 | No Comments[ July 14, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 14th July 2012 Time: 10.30am – 4.00pm Location: Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve Cost: £60 per person Join Belladonna Bushcraft and Birchwood Learning in the woods to discover the bread and butter of outdoor living skills. Who is the day for? If you have ever wondered and wanted to; carve a utensil when you've forgotten one, make your own tent [...] -
Swings & Slings – Rope play workshop
Posted on June 2, 2012 | No Comments[ July 24, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Date: Tuesday 24th July 2012 Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre Cost: £75 per person Training Provider: Monkey-Do Join us at the fantastic woodland at Holt Hall outdoor learning centre for a day of practical, arboreal skills. Spend a day learning everything you need to know about siting, installing and using rope swings and other [...] -
‘Pick & Mix’ – Woodland Play Days
Posted on June 1, 2012 | No Comments[ July 25, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. August 1, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. August 8, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. August 15, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. August 22, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. August 29, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays - 25th July, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th August 2012. Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre, Holt, Norfolk Cost: £40 per child per day or £200 for all 6 days Description: Join Belladonna Bushcraft and Birchwood Learning this summer every Wednesday in the wonderful woods of Holt [...] -
‘Tea & Cake’ with Belladonna Bushcraft
Posted on May 31, 2012 | No Comments[ August 18, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 18th August 2012 Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre, Holt, Norfolk Cost: Special rainy summer price - £25 per person! You are invited to join Belladonna Bushcraft and Birchwood Learning for a woodland tea party with a difference. Develop and use your outdoor living skills to prepare afternoon tea and celebrate [...] -
Bread & Butter with Belladonna Bushcraft
Posted on May 31, 2012 | No Comments[ August 11, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 11th August 2012 Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre Cost: Special rainy summer price - £25 per person! Join Belladonna Bushcraft and Birchwood Learning in the woods to discover the bread and butter of outdoor living skills. Who is the day for? If you have ever wondered and wanted to; carve a utensil [...] -
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on May 31, 2012 | No Comments[ March 7, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 8, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 7th and Friday 8th March 2013 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Houghton Hall Estate Cost: £326 (NCC schools/orgs) or £368 (external orgs) (plus £40 if visiting a Forest School Mentor) Description: The OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School course is a nationally recognised qualification and is accredited through the Open College Network (OCN). It is [...]