Courses - Woodmatters

Bushcraft in the Woods

Friday 24th January 2025 - 9:30am to 4:00pm

A jam packed day learning fire lighting techniques (including friction fire lighting with a bow drill), green wood carving, animal tracking signs, natural cordage and cooking campfire treats.

Bench and Stool Making

Sunday 26th January 2025 - 9:00am to 6:30pm

Make a rustic greenwood bench or simple stool using hand tools. You'll learn how to use axes, drawknives and hand augers to split and shape ash wood for the legs and drill your plank top before using oak wedges to assemble your bench. Your creation will be ready to take home and will look fantastic indoors or out.

Bowl Carving

Wednesday 12th February 2025 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Hand carve your own trough bowl from local greenwood using axes, drawknives, gouges and adzes. A busy day will be rewarded when your creation takes pride of place in your kitchen.

Bench and Stool Making

Thursday 27th February 2025 - 9:00am to 6:30pm

Make a rustic greenwood bench or simple stool using hand tools. You'll learn how to use axes, drawknives and hand augers to split and shape ash wood for the legs and drill your plank top before using oak wedges to assemble your bench. Your creation will be ready to take home and will look fantastic indoors or out.

Bench and Stool Making

Saturday 15th March 2025 - 9:00am to 6:30pm

Make a rustic greenwood bench or simple stool using hand tools. You'll learn how to use axes, drawknives and hand augers to split and shape ash wood for the legs and drill your plank top before using oak wedges to assemble your bench. Your creation will be ready to take home and will look fantastic indoors or out.

Make your own Shave Horse

Thursday 20th March 2025 - 5:30pm to 9:00pm

In an evening! The shave horse is a wonderfully versatile piece of equipment for working in greenwood. It is used to grip the length of wood you are working on and hold it steady to enable you to shape the wood using a draw knife or a spokeshave.

Spatula Carving

Thursday 3rd April 2025 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Perhaps one of the most useful kitchen utensils is the humble spatula. So why not create something that is beautiful and bespoke? Axes, draw knives, knife work all combine in the art of spatula carving.

Spoon Carving

Saturday 26th April 2025 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Jump into the captivating world of spoon carving whether you are a first timer or wanting to develop your skills. Learn about the form and function of a good spoon and how to make the most of the wood for strength and beauty.

Bowl Carving

Tuesday 6th May 2025 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Hand carve your own trough bowl from local greenwood using axes, drawknives, gouges and adzes. A busy day will be rewarded when your creation takes pride of place in your kitchen.

Family Bushcraft Camp (2 day)

Saturday 10th May 2025 - 11:00am to Sunday 11th May 2025 - 12:30pm

Two days of fun and memorable experiences. Learn effective fire-lighting and bushcraft skills, build and sleep in your own shelter, greenwood carving skills, campfire cooking (food included), nature walk and storytelling. Specifically aimed at families, all ages welcome.

Scandinavian Shrink Pot Carving

Thursday 22nd May 2025 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Creating beautiful natural pots from greenwood, using the shrinkage of the tree as it dries out to create a sealed pot.

Woodland Explorer Residential (3 Day)

Saturday 24th May 2025 - 9:30am to Monday 26th May 2025 - 4:00pm

THREE unforgettable days for 8-16 year olds. Live wild in the woods sleeping in your own self built a shelter from sticks and tarps. The days will be an inspiring mix of bushcraft, whittling, fire lighting, natural arts and crafts, animal tracking, woodland games, storytelling, adventure and sleeping out under the stars.

Bench and Stool Making

Sunday 22nd June 2025 - 9:00am to 6:30pm

Make a rustic greenwood bench or simple stool using hand tools. You'll learn how to use axes, drawknives and hand augers to split and shape ash wood for the legs and drill your plank top before using oak wedges to assemble your bench. Your creation will be ready to take home and will look fantastic indoors or out.

Bowl Carving

Tuesday 1st July 2025 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Hand carve your own trough bowl from local greenwood using axes, drawknives, gouges and adzes. A busy day will be rewarded when your creation takes pride of place in your kitchen.

Bench and Stool Making

Friday 18th July 2025 - 9:00am to 6:30pm

Make a rustic greenwood bench or simple stool using hand tools. You'll learn how to use axes, drawknives and hand augers to split and shape ash wood for the legs and drill your plank top before using oak wedges to assemble your bench. Your creation will be ready to take home and will look fantastic indoors or out.

Bench and Stool Making

Friday 12th September 2025 - 9:00am to 6:30pm

Make a rustic greenwood bench or simple stool using hand tools. You'll learn how to use axes, drawknives and hand augers to split and shape ash wood for the legs and drill your plank top before using oak wedges to assemble your bench. Your creation will be ready to take home and will look fantastic indoors or out.

Spatula Carving

Saturday 20th September 2025 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Perhaps one of the most useful kitchen utensils is the humble spatula. So why not create something that is beautiful and bespoke? Axes, draw knives, knife work all combine in the art of spatula carving.

Family Bushcraft Camp (2 day)

Saturday 4th October 2025 - 11:00am to Sunday 5th October 2025 - 12:30pm

Two days of fun and memorable experiences. Learn effective fire-lighting and bushcraft skills, build and sleep in your own shelter, greenwood carving skills, campfire cooking (food included), nature walk and storytelling. Specifically aimed at families, all ages welcome.

Make your own Shave Horse

Wednesday 8th October 2025 - 5:30pm to 9:00pm

In an evening! The shave horse is a wonderfully versatile piece of equipment for working in greenwood. It is used to grip the length of wood you are working on and hold it steady to enable you to shape the wood using a draw knife or a spokeshave.

Bowl Carving

Thursday 9th October 2025 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Hand carve your own trough bowl from local greenwood using axes, drawknives, gouges and adzes. A busy day will be rewarded when your creation takes pride of place in your kitchen.

Spoon Carving

Saturday 1st November 2025 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Jump into the captivating world of spoon carving whether you are a first timer or wanting to develop your skills. Learn about the form and function of a good spoon and how to make the most of the wood for strength and beauty.

Scandinavian Shrink Pot Carving

Wednesday 12th November 2025 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Creating beautiful natural pots from greenwood, using the shrinkage of the tree as it dries out to create a sealed pot.

Bench and Stool Making

Saturday 6th December 2025 - 9:00am to 6:30pm

Make a rustic greenwood bench or simple stool using hand tools. You'll learn how to use axes, drawknives and hand augers to split and shape ash wood for the legs and drill your plank top before using oak wedges to assemble your bench. Your creation will be ready to take home and will look fantastic indoors or out.