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We offer a wide range of courses that run from two beautiful woodland settings, which we feel will inspire you to try something new or perhaps hone previously acquired skills at an affordable price and with a personal touch due to small group sizes.

Our courses have been developed so that whether you are a beginner or have some previous experience you will find something to suit you.

 

+ 02 Oct 26 : IOL Bushcraft Competency Certificate - October

The Level 3 IOL Bushcraft Competency Certificate Training Course. Whether you're aiming to build a career as an outdoor educator, forest school leader, instructor, Scout leader, or simply want to advance your skills, our Institute of Outdoor Learning accredited courses are perfect for you.

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+ 18 Oct 26 : Viking Neck Knife Forging Workshop

Forge your own Viking-style neck knife in a hands-on blacksmithing experience at our Woodland Forge near Warminster. From raw steel to finished blade and leather sheath, create a piece that’s truly yours using traditional techniques.

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+ 31 Oct 26 : Fundamental Bushcraft and Survival Skills - October

Escape to the Great Outdoors and learn new skills with one of our hands-on Bushcraft and Survival Skills Courses. Gain practical experience in wilderness techniques, enhance your self-reliance, and connect with nature through our immersive, educational programs.

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+ 07 Nov 26 : Celtic Stool Making Workshop - November

Create your own Celtic style stool on this two day workshop, at our craft studio near Marlborough

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+ 21 Nov 26 : Navigation and Map Reading Course - November

On this one-day course, you will develop essential map-reading and navigation skills, including using a compass, interpreting maps and planning safe routes. You will gain the confidence to navigate unfamiliar terrain safely and independently.

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+ 28 Nov 26 : Traditional Christmas Wreath Making - Morning

Join us for a 3-hour traditional Christmas wreath-making workshop and create a beautiful wreath using locally sourced materials. Enjoy expert guidance, refreshments, and roasted chestnuts by the log burner as you craft your own eco-friendly traditional festive wreath.

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+ 28 Nov 26 : Traditional Christmas Wreath Making - Afternoon

Join us for a 3-hour traditional Christmas wreath-making workshop and create a beautiful wreath using locally sourced materials. Enjoy expert guidance, refreshments, and roasted chestnuts by the log burner as you craft your own eco-friendly traditional festive wreath.

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+ 29 Nov 26 : Fold Away Shave Horse Making Workshop - November

Build a durable, portable English-style shave horse using basic woodworking skills in a beginner-friendly course. You'll leave with a functional shave horse and instructions for converting it into a spoon carving mule if you wish to do so.

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+ 05 Dec 26 : Traditional Christmas Wreath Making - Morning

Join us for a 3-hour traditional Christmas wreath-making workshop and create a beautiful wreath using locally sourced materials. Enjoy expert guidance, refreshments, and roasted chestnuts by the log burner as you craft your own eco-friendly traditional festive wreath.

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+ 05 Dec 26 : Traditional Wreath Making Workshop - Afternoon

Join us for a 3-hour traditional Christmas wreath-making workshop and create a beautiful wreath using locally sourced materials. Enjoy expert guidance, refreshments, and roasted chestnuts by the log burner as you craft your own eco-friendly traditional festive wreath.

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+ 12 Dec 26 : Traditional Christmas Wreath Making - Morning

Join us for a 3-hour traditional Christmas wreath-making workshop and create a beautiful wreath using locally sourced materials. Enjoy expert guidance, refreshments, and roasted chestnuts by the log burner as you craft your own eco-friendly traditional festive wreath.

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+ 12 Dec 26 : Traditional Wreath Making Workshop - Afternoon

Join us for a 3-hour traditional Christmas wreath-making workshop and create a beautiful wreath using locally sourced materials. Enjoy expert guidance, refreshments, and roasted chestnuts by the log burner as you craft your own eco-friendly traditional festive wreath.

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+ 13 Dec 26 : Dala Horse Carving Workshop

The Dala horse, a traditional Swedish symbol, is often used as a Christmas decoration. Its bright colors and handcrafted design add festive cheer to holiday décor, embodying Scandinavian heritage and the spirit of celebration.

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+ 19 Dec 26 : Japanese Style Chopping Boards

Join our one-day workshop to craft your own Japanese-style chopping board. Leave with a beautiful, handmade creation and a deeper understanding of traditional Japanese culture and woodworking techniques.

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+ 20 Dec 26 : Traditional Christmas Wreath Making - Morning

Join us for a 3-hour traditional Christmas wreath-making workshop and create a beautiful wreath using locally sourced materials. Enjoy expert guidance, refreshments, and roasted chestnuts by the log burner as you craft your own eco-friendly traditional festive wreath.

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+ 20 Dec 26 : Traditional Wreath Making Workshop - Afternoon

Join us for a 3-hour traditional Christmas wreath-making workshop and create a beautiful wreath using locally sourced materials. Enjoy expert guidance, refreshments, and roasted chestnuts by the log burner as you craft your own eco-friendly traditional festive wreath.

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+ 03 Jan 27 : Beginners Whittling Workshop

Whittle, Carve & Create – A One-Day Whittling Workshop Spend a day discovering the traditional craft of whittling. Learn essential knife safety and carving techniques, then put your new skills into practice as you create your own unique wooden project to take home.

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+ 09 Jan 27 : Beginners Spoon Carving Workshop - January

Join our Beginners One-Day Spoon Carving Workshop! Learn basic wood carving skills, create your own spoon, and enjoy a supportive, hands-on experience. No prior experience needed!

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+ 10 Jan 27 : Japanese Style Chopping Boards

Join our one-day workshop to craft your own Japanese-style chopping board. Leave with a beautiful, handmade creation and a deeper understanding of traditional Japanese culture and woodworking techniques.

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+ 16 Jan 27 : Rustic Stool Making Workshop

Join our immersive one-day workshop to craft a rustic stool. Guided by a skilled instructor, you'll work with green wood using traditional woodworking tools and techniques to create a beautiful, functional piece of furniture to cherish.

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+ 23 Jan 27 : Pole Lathe Making Workshop

During this two-day course, you will be guided through the complete process of building your own adjustable Manx leg pole lathe, which you will take home at the end of the course.

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+ 30 Jan 27 : Fold Away Shave Horse Making Workshop

Build a durable, portable English-style shave horse using basic woodworking skills in a beginner-friendly course. You'll leave with a functional shave horse and instructions for converting it into a spoon carving mule if you wish to do so.

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+ 31 Jan 27 : Navigation and Map Reading Course - January

On this one-day course, you will develop essential map-reading and navigation skills, including using a compass, interpreting maps and planning safe routes. You will gain the confidence to navigate unfamiliar terrain safely and independently.

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+ 07 Feb 27 : Rustic Stick Chair Making

Create own eco-friendly unique rustic stick chair, which is made from sustainably sourced coppice hazel, Perfect for enhancing any garden or outdoor space

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+ 21 Feb 27 : Beginners Spoon Carving Workshop

Join our Beginners One-Day Spoon Carving Workshop! Learn basic wood carving skills, create your own spoon, and enjoy a supportive, hands-on experience. No prior experience needed!

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+ 06 Mar 27 : Japanese Style Chopping Boards

Join our one-day workshop to craft your own Japanese-style chopping board. Leave with a beautiful, handmade creation and a deeper understanding of traditional Japanese culture and woodworking techniques.

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+ 13 Mar 27 : Beginners Whittling Workshop

Whittle, Carve & Create – A One-Day Whittling Workshop Spend a day discovering the traditional craft of whittling. Learn essential knife safety and carving techniques, then put your new skills into practice as you create your own unique wooden project to take home.

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+ 14 Mar 27 : Traditional Garden Plant Support Structure - Morning

On this half day workshop you will be guided through the whole process to create your own eco-friendly traditional garden plant support structure to take home with you.

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+ 14 Mar 27 : Traditional Garden Plant Support Structure - Afternoon

On this half day workshop you will be guided through the whole process to create your own eco-friendly traditional garden plant support structure to take home with you.

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+ 21 Mar 27 : Viking Neck Knife Forging Workshop

Forge your own Viking-style neck knife in a hands-on blacksmithing experience at our Woodland Forge near Warminster. From raw steel to finished blade and leather sheath, create a piece that’s truly yours using traditional techniques.

More..

+ 27 Mar 27 : Fundamental Bushcraft and Survival Skills

Escape to the Great Outdoors and learn new skills with one of our hands-on Bushcraft and Survival Skills Courses. Gain practical experience in wilderness techniques, enhance your self-reliance, and connect with nature through our immersive, educational programs.

More..

+ 28 Mar 27 : Charcoal and Biochar Making Workshop

Make Charcoal. Create Biochar. Learn Traditional Skills. A practical, hands-on woodland workshop exploring sustainable charcoal production and the many benefits of biochar.

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+ 03 Apr 27 : Traditional Garden Plant Support Structure - Morning

On this half day workshop you will be guided through the whole process to create your own eco-friendly traditional garden plant support structure to take home with you.

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+ 03 Apr 27 : Traditional Garden Plant Support Structure - Afternoon

On this half day workshop you will be guided through the whole process to create your own eco-friendly traditional garden plant support structure to take home with you.

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+ 09 Apr 27 : IOL Bushcraft Competency Certificate

The Level 3 IOL Bushcraft Competency Certificate Training Course. Whether you're aiming to build a career as an outdoor educator, forest school leader, instructor, Scout leader, or simply want to advance your skills, our Institute of Outdoor Learning accredited courses are perfect for you.

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+ 17 Apr 27 : Traditional Garden Plant Support Structure - Morning

On this half day workshop you will be guided through the whole process to create your own eco-friendly traditional garden plant support structure to take home with you.

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+ 17 Apr 27 : Traditional Garden Plant Support Structure - Afternoon

On this half day workshop you will be guided through the whole process to create your own eco-friendly traditional garden plant support structure to take home with you.

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+ 18 Apr 27 : Viking Neck Knife Forging Workshop

Forge your own Viking-style neck knife in a hands-on blacksmithing experience at our Woodland Forge near Warminster. From raw steel to finished blade and leather sheath, create a piece that’s truly yours using traditional techniques.

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Non Dated Activities


+ Eco Printing Workshop

Discover the Art of Eco-Printing in the Woodland Explore, forage and create beautiful natural prints on fabric — then take home your own unique piece of woodland-inspired art.

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+ Swallow Tail Rake Making

During your time spent with us, you’ll create your own traditional swallowtail rake to take home, whilst experiencing the satisfaction of working with a range of traditional green woodworking tools and techniques.

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+ Cleft Gate Hurdle Making Workshop

Learn how to make your own mini traditional Cleft Gate Hurdle using traditional hand tools. This workshop is part of Heritage craft weekend

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+ CAMPFIRE COOKING

Join us for a one-day campfire cooking workshop in our beautiful woodland setting. Learn outdoor techniques like spit roasting, baking, and smoking meats, and enjoy tasting the delicious food we prepare together.

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+ Guided Walk - Pewsey Vale

Join us on this half day walk and see some of the hidden secrets of Wiltshire

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+ Private Booking - Greenwood Working

We offer 1-to-1 sessions and private group bookings. This is a great way to learn green woodworking skills.

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+ Private Booking - Bushcraft Skills

We offer 1-to-1 sessions and private group bookings. This is a great way to learn Bushcraft skills or hone up your existing skills.

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+ Guided Walk - Avebury Area

Join us on one of our guided walk around this Prehistoric landscape.

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+ Woodland Explorers

The Woodland Explorers Program is about getting young people to engage with the natural environment and to learn new skills outside the classroom

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