Description
Learn how to thrive in the woods during the coldest months. This hands-on day will cover wet-weather firelighting, natural cordage, and practical camp crafts, while also exploring how to stay warm and comfortable outdoors. Part of our seasonal bushcraft series, this course uses the resources winter provides to teach essential woodland skills. You’ll identify useful trees and plants, collect and prepare natural materials, explore foraging opportunities and the traditional uses of different species. Each course combines firelighting, natural cordage, and a practical craft project, adapted to the plants, fibres, and materials available in that season. By the end of the day, you’ll leave with new skills, greater confidence, and a deeper connection to the woodland.
What's included in the price?
- Foraging dry firewood and tinders in wet conditions. - Safe axe use and feather stick carving. - Firelighting with pine resin, bark tinders, and fungi. - Making cordage from hazel withies, bramble, and spruce root lashings. - Crafting a mallet, frame saw, or cooking utensil using basic tools. - Understanding the principles of staying warm outdoors.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Manor Wood is an ancient woodland near Grafham, Cambridgeshire. We offer hands on courses and education sessions. We create a setting for all ages to connect with the natural world while managing the woodland for wildlife. Come and join us for a day playing in the woods.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Father's Day
- Accommodation offered
- Corporate days out & team building
- Mother's Day
- Public transport
- Suitable for beginners
- Parking provided
- UK Holiday
- Stag dos
- Intermediate level
- Hen dos
