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  Primitive Technology Courses
NEW - You can choose to have a certificate of attendance for any of our courses - please see details on booking.All courses are catered
 
    Bark, Bone & Antler
  2 days of an intricate exploration into a variety of ancient materials to produce items of great beauty from atlatls, knives to basketry...read more
     
    Flint Work
  2 day of knapping in an idyllic woodland camp with John Lord, one of the UK'S most experienced flint workers plus our own expert staff. .. read more
 
    The Whole of the Animal
  A 3 day course on butchery, skinning and preparing an animal for brain tanning, working the hide to produce buckskin etc.. read more
 
    Primitive Technology NCFE Level 3
  Held over a series of 5 workshops, each with a 'credit value' - you can achieve this by attaining all 12 credits over 1 year. NOTE: We are only running this in 2012.....
    Subjects listed below must be attended to get this certificate and there is a significant price reduction: read more
    Bow making(3 credits) - make a primitive or longbow
The Whole of the Animal ( 3 credits) - brain tanning, hide work and sinews
Bark, Bone & Antler (2 credits) - intricate craft work
Flint work - flint knapping with John & Val Lord (2 credits)
Personal Project - create your own artifact (2 credits)
 
    Wood Craft Courses
 
person holding a bow   Bow Making at Woodcraft School
  3 days making an English longbow or traditional flat bow with a choice of timbers also includes string and arrow making ...read more...
 
    Charcoal and Coppice Products
  a 3 day delve into traditional coppice crafts all centered around the production of charcoal from sustainable timber sources...read more
     
  NPTC Chainsaw Units 30 & 31
  5 days training plus assessment. Essential for those involved in woodland management leading to the recognised qualification... read more..
 
    Chainsaw for Domestic Users
  A one day course to introduce safe practice and to understand principles of cross cutting. Includes sharpening and maintaining chainsaw... read more..
 
    Hedgelaying
  A one day course showing the principles, techniques and materials of this ancient craft. A very hands on course using tools & all relevant materials read more.
 
    Introduction to Woodland Management
  A 2 day course for new woodland owners, forest school leaders and anyone interested in our unique woodland heritage.. read more....
 
    Tree language and Interpretation
  Learn from our expert arborists how trees work, talk, interact and adapt to their surroundings. open the door to the fascinating world of the forest read more.....
 
    Wild Food Courses
 
    Hedgerow Gourmet
  1 day course investigating the wealth of our meadows, woodlands and hedges showing what you can eat and recipes to suit .. read more...
 
    Fungi Foray
  Discovery day on a variety of habitats on foot on our private estate. spend time identifying, foraging and eating fungi, includes a 2 course lunch... read more
 
    Corporate Events
     
    A unique team building experience
  A day or overnight experience. Virgin said it was "one of the best events they have ever had" - at £70 per head it's also real value for money! read more
 
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Craft Courses at the Weald and Dowland Museum with John Rhyder
     
    English Longbow Making - 1-3rd Feb 2012
  In our 5th year here - 3 day course in the gridshell. Make an English longbow . Plus string & arrow making ...for W&D website click here
     
  Bark Work (nearly full) - 31st March 2012
  A one day course soaking, working and weaving with native bark, you will be amazed at its versatility .. for W&D website click here
 
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    Bushcraft Courses
NEW - You can choose to have a Certificate of Attendance for any of
our courses - please see details on booking or speak to us for more info.
 
  Animal Tracking at Woodcraft School
  2 intensive days on the identification of tracks and sign and the art of following trails across varied terrain in West Sussex. ... info coming soon
 
    For young people - summer holiday fun
  Day courses run over a holiday week covering bow making, bushcraft, navigation, wild food, tracking. For ages 8-13yrs... Sorry no dates for 2012
 
  Essence of Bushcraft
  3 day intensive bushcraft course covering all of the core skills from fire by friction to shelters, plants and tree use... read more
 
  Intermediate Bushcraft Award
  primarily aimed at 14 to 19 year olds, this qualification can be combined over a year or as a stand alone subject. Licence this from us...read more
 
  Advanced Bushcraft Award NCFE Level 3
  An 8 day course for 18+, popular with outdoor practitioners & those wanting to affirm their bushcraft knowledge... read more
   
 
  Certificate in Bushcraft Leadership NCFE Level 4
  Level 4 Instructor course over an academic year. Hone your bushcraft skills and learn to deliver bushcraft read more ....plus see ' student reviews 1 & 2' and gallery
 
    Diploma in Bushcraft Leadership NCFE Level 5
  An opportunity for existing holders of our NCFE instructor course to take their skills to a higher level. read more.....
 
    Instructors Reunion Weekend -2012 date tbc
  Open to all holders of our NCFE Level 4 - an opportunity to network, update skils and enjoy the company of like-minded bushcraft professionals read more
 
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Courses at the Sustainability Centre, near Petersfield taught by John Rhyder

Identification, Uses and General Interest
 
  Fire by Friction day - 27th March 2012
  Learn the skills of our ancestors and go home with a working set and the skills to impress your friends and family....connect to SC website by clicking here
 
  Bow Making - 2nd- 4th April 2012
  A 3 day intensive course learning bow history and design, making your own bow, arrows and string in a lovely surrounding ...connect to SC website by clicking here
 
  Mammal Tracks & Signs - 25th April 2012
  Identification and interpretation of mammal tracks and signs on varied terrain ... connect to SC website by clicking here
 
  Animal Trailing - 11th September 2012
  Find the signs left behind by our elusive wildlife, spot the clues and piece them together to track the movement & possible whereabouts., ...connect to SC website here
 
  Hedgerow and Woodland Plants - 27th April 2012
  A one day course over varied terrain. Learn to use keys and identification methods and explore uses.... connect to SC website by clicking here
 
  Tree Identification - Trees in Leaf -26th April 2012
  Trees in Leaf: Outdoor teachers extend your knowledge with the skills to key out species on this one day training course....connect to SC website by clicking here
 
  Tree Identification - Winter Twigs - Dec 2nd 2012
  .A must for all woodland owners, outdoor leaders and rangers, it is not as easy as you think!... connect to SC website by clicking here
 
  Wild Plants for Food & Medicine - 16th May 2012
  A chance to discover a whole new larder and medicine cabinet in an easy day of wandering and testing..some cooking included .....connect to SC website clicking here
 
  Essential Tool Use - April 5th 2012
  Designed for anyone with an interest in using and maintaining bushcraft tools correctly. Covers sharpening, knife, axe & saw use.... connect to SC website here
 
  Walks and Talks - in February and May
  2 different events talking about and discovering Connecting to our Ancestors...... connect to SC website by clicking here
 
  Fungi Foray with the Sustainability Centre
  Discovery day on a variety of habitats on foot on private locations in West Sussex. Some minibus travel incl. Identifying &foraging for easy key fungi, .. read more
 
 
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