Nature is calling

Nature Is CallingLove nature even when the wind is blowing and the rain is pouring from the sky – no such thing….. As Spring approaches and nature begins to stir, remember to finish off those jobs in your setting before

Forest School Mallet

The story of my malletThe first true woodwork I created on my own, my Forest School mallet takes pride of place in my home. Any new Forest School Leader will hopefully have made their mallet. This represents a step in

Green Wood :: Advanced Tool Workshop

Advanced Tools WorkshopWork with green wood and improve your tool skills as you create under the watchful eye of Charles of Touchwood Crafts What: A day outside working on building your confidence with a range of hand tools. We

Kiln dried wood :: the future

I’ve had a revelation recently as I started burning (more expensive) kiln dried wood in my log burner. The heat, lack of smoke and clear screen led me to trial in 🌲Forest School. Would using kiln dried logs make fires

Kelly Kettle for 50 quid

This is by far my favourite ‘tool’ to use in a Forest School. 🌳👍🏻 It can be used in a number of ways to maximise access to small, achievable tasks. Furthermore, the base of the kettle forms a perfect little

Maintain professional practice

Maintain professional practiceCome and join us at the first ever network meeting. Workshops and like-minded people, set in the beauty of Redwood, Slimbridge. It has always been a vital principle of teaching, and maintaining professional practice through development opportunities (observations,