I meant to put this photo on here last week. I took it at about 6:30 in the morning after lighting the brew fire, hence the smoke. It’s a great time of day and as, in general, our students aren’t up, it gives me a little time to relax and get my thoughts together ready […]
David, who attended our 5 day bushcraft experience in March 2013, sent these photos of his craftwork through to me. They were started on the course and finished at home. Below are a few tips David sent with the photos: “The bark swelled up and stained brown after soaking for 24 hours (i.e. probably too […]
We had a great weekend of carving and our students made some great things. It was a little odd in terms of weather though – it started by snowing, then was windy and then brilliant sunshine to finish off! I guess that is what you come to expect of English weather in April, never quite […]
I posted a few photos a couple of weeks ago showing a placemat that Nicola made from the inner bark of chestnut. Well, here are a couple of photos of some more chestnut bark weaving – this time a brilliant basket woven from the same chestnut by Alix , who was on our 5 day bushcraft course in March 2013. It […]
Here’s a recipe for a spring tart that Nicola made us for tonight’s dinner. It took no time at all to collect the plants to go in the tart. Nettles are easy to identify, but watch out for Lord’s & Ladies’ amongst the ramsons; and make sure you certain about the hogweed and ground elder. It […]
