A collection of professional development
courses to extend your skills as a Forest School Leader.
Willow Weaving :: Small, achievable tasks
Monday 11th March 2019
9:15 until 3:15pm – £75
We are once again welcoming Helen Lomberg, Gloucestershire Arts And Crafts Centre, to
share her expert knowledge on all things SALIX (latin name for Willow). She will spend the day (you choose either 4th December 2018 or 11th March 2019) showing you in numerous ways, that you can use this versatile, natural product with students.
Advanced Tool Skills with Touchwood CraftsThursday 21st March 2019 – 9:15 until 3:15pm – £75
We have invited Charles, Touchwood Crafts, to our site to give a Forest School PLUS course on tool use. He will guide the small group of 6 to create a bespoke chopping block to take back to your site and a beautiful flower (see image). This is a chance to improve your tools use and gain confidence with a highly qualified practitioner in a working Forest School.
Natural Mindfulness In Forest School
April 2nd 2019
What is Mindfulness and how does it link so well with the ethos of Forest School? Find out as you learn alongside Ian Banyard, Lead Guide and creator of Cotswold Natural Mindfulness a new nature-based approach to mindfulness and well-being.
Inspired Forest School Conference ::: Booking open!
June 3rd 2019
After careful consultation it has been booked. The first INSPIRED Forest School Leaders conference will be held in Slimbridge on 3rd June 2019. We will announce the layout of the event as time goes on, but please join the Facebook Group discussion to ensure that the day runs as you would like it to – https://www.facebook.com/groups/InspiredForestSchoolConference
If you are interested in booking staff development days, Forest School team building insets or any other custom training then please get in contact and we will endeavour to fulfil your needs! [email protected]