Crafts
Wood Harvesting Considerations
How can we harvest materials we need for our craft projects without having an unnecessary negative impact on the trees and the woodland?
Nutty Necklaces
This is a simple and satisfying craft of creating woodland jewelry from nuts in autumn. It needs a bit of focus to drill a hole or a few holes with a palm drill but is accessible for children from as young as 6 years old...
Whittling Skills Progression
Whittling or wood carving is a skill many children are eager to learn, likely because it requires a true responsibility and trust in them... Here is a suggested progression of how you can guide a child to develop their skills with proposed projects and techniques.
Mallet Making
Making a mallet is a classic Forest School activity. Not only is it a helpful tool once created to help with many other projects, but it also clearly teaches the woodworking principles of a stop cut and batoning.
Making Char Cloth
Char cloth is a valuable material to have in your bag when out and about in the woods. It can make the difference to getting your fire lit, especially on a damp day. It’s quick and easy to make on a fire with very basic equipment.