We offer a wide range of courses, why not take the opportunity and learn a new skill.
Our Bushcraft, Woodland and Rural Craft Courses will suit those that wish to reconnect with nature. These courses and workshops are aimed at adults and young people. We provide the opportunity to learn a new skill with a guiding hand.
Our Courses and Workshops run throughout the year/whatever the weather, with one exception … high winds!
“Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.”
John Ruskin - 1819-1900
Our professional team of instructors are trained and experienced. They are also DBS checked. They have undertaken training with the following organisations; The Institute for Outdoor Learning, NCFE, National Navigation Award Scheme, Mountain Training, Archery GB and hold current first-aid certificates.
Our instructors have a wealth of experience, which they have gained from outdoor professionals from around the World; from the Malaysian Jungle to the Outback of Australia, as well as the New Zealand Bush. They have also spent time studying with fellow craftsman from Norway, Sweden, Japan and the UK and are looking forward to sharing their knowledge with you.
Here at explore the great outdoors we offer a wide range of outdoor courses. So, whether you are wanting to learn about living or surviving in the wilderness then our Bushcraft and Survival Skills course is a must. But if on the other hand you are looking for something different or just want to learn a new Skill or Craft, we have a variety of courses to suit your needs. Why not check out one of our Woodland crafts, Green woodworking or Rural craft courses such as traditional Rake Making, Charcoal Making or Spoon Carving the Scandinavian way.
Our instructors are very passionate about what they do and look forward to sharing their knowledge with you. Our course sizes are kept small so that you receive a great hands-on experience with a guiding hand and all within a beautiful woodland setting or at our indoor training facility by the Kennet and Avon Canal near Marlborough in Wiltshire.
16 May 21 : Shrink Pot Making Course - May
23 May 21 : Woodland Tools & Sharp Tools Day - May
26 May 21 : Green Wood Rustic Stick Chair - May
29 May 21 : Bushcraft and Survival Skills - May
30 May 21 : Charcoal Making Day - May
05 Jun 21 : Green Wood Rustic Stick Chair - June
06 Jun 21 : Make Your Own Flat Pack Shave Horse
12 Jun 21 : Scandinavian Spoon Carving - June
13 Jun 21 : Dala Horse Carving Course - June
19 Jun 21 : Make your own Pole Lathe Course
26 Jun 21 : Bushcraft and Survival Skills - June
27 Jun 21 : Traditional Rake Making Course - June
03 Jul 21 : Ladies Bushcraft and Survival Skills Day
04 Jul 21 : Charcoal Making Course - July
10 Jul 21 : Scandinavian Spoon Carving - July
