What’s it about?
Over the years our 2 day bushcraft course has proven to be our most popular bushcraft course by some way. We run the course throughout the year and it’s never quite the same from one to the next due the the changing seasons and variable weather conditions. And of course different people on the course bringing their own experiences and unique personalities!
The course has been carefully designed to provide you with a solid grounding in the skills and knowledge of bushcraft, survival and woodland living and is suitable for anyone to attend, whether you have previous experience or not.
This 2 day bushcraft course is intended for people who would like to understand what bushcraft is all about and to learn simple, repeatable bushcraft and survival skills, including campers, backpackers, hikers and other outdoors people who wish to learn some of the skills required to be comfortable in the outdoors, so that you have the time to really enjoy what’s around you.
Or it could be that you’re just curious about bushcraft and want to find out a bit more. If that’s you, then this is the right course.
Lots of the people who attend this course have no previous bushcraft experience, although we also have people with some prior experience along, and we can say with absolute honesty that everyone leaves knowing more than when they arrived! Many of the skills that you’ll be taught are easily transferable to other outdoor activities.
What will I do on this 2 day bushcraft course?
You won’t learn bushcraft by watching us so this course, along with all of our others, is entirely hands on. We’ll explain, then demonstrate and then it’s down to you. And we won’t move on until you’re ready to.
On our 2 day bushcraft course, based at our ancient woodland camp on the Kent Downs, we will introduce you to the foundations of bushcraft – food, fire, water and shelter, although we’ll start off with the safe use of bushcraft tools. Over the 2 days you will be shown, and get plenty of opportunity to practice:
- Learn how to safely use essential bushcraft tools including knife, folding saw and bow saw,
- Carve your own honey spreader or spatula from materials you gather in our ancient woodland,
- Learn how to sharpen a knife so that it will slice through a sheet of paper,
- Have plenty of practise creating a flame using matches, fire steels, fire pistons, wire wool & a battery, solar mirrors, flint & steel and chemicals,
- Locate and identify different natural tinders easily found in the woods,
- Gather your own materials and light a fire following a method that will work in all weather conditions,
- Understand the pros and cons of debris shelters, where & how to build one,
- Put up a tarp and hammock using only 3 simple knots that can be tied and untied wearing gloves (you can sleep in a hammock if you like),
- Find, filter and purify your own water,
- Go for a woodland walk to gain an insight into some of the trees and plants around us and what they can be used for.
At the end of our 2 day bushcraft course you will have a good working knowledge of the skills needed to enjoy your time in the woods or enhance your camping or outdoor activities.
You can see our complete course schedule here.
More information about our 2 day bushcraft course
Location: Westwell, Kent
Duration: 2 days
Start: 6pm Friday
End: 4pm Sunday
Course size: Maximum of 8
Catering: We’ll provide tea & coffee, breakfast and dinner but you’ll need to bring a packed lunch
Note: There’s a short walk from the meeting point to the camp. We’ll transport your bags in our 4×4
What happens next?
Once you’ve made your booking you’ll receive an automated booking confirmation from Ecwid, our e-commerce platform provider.
We’ll send you a comprehensive joining pack 6 to 8 weeks prior to the start of your 2 day bushcraft course.
This includes the location of the meeting point and what to bring.
Please read the joining pack when you receive it as it contains essential information about attending our 2 day bushcraft course!!
FAQs
If you have any questions, take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page. If you still have a question, feel free to email us at info@jackravenbushcraft.co.uk
Please note that as we work predominantly in the woods, it’s not easy for us to be in contact 24/7. We can be contacted by phone at any time, although during teaching sessions it’s kept on silent. Email is checked as soon as we get back from the woods.
Our blog
There are loads of posts on our blog related to our 2 day bushcraft course, including knife use, fire lighting, tarps & hammocks, so feel free to take a look.
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What our customers say about our 2 day bushcraft course
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Gary is a fantastic bushcraft instructor and has a kind and patient approach to teaching people these valuable skills. It's clear he really cares about the students he brings on these courses, as he shows real interest in their background and reason for joining the course.
I have been studying bushcraft with Gary for 5 years but this was my first time doing the 2 Day Bushcraft Course. Despite having studied bushcraft for 5 years I still learned a tremendous amount, particularly about fire. Starting and managing fire is a trickly process but Gary provides you with a clear process for preparing your fire and keeping it going as long as you need.
I highly recommend Jack Raven Bushcraft.
This was my first bushcraft experience and I had a great time. I loved learning basic knife skills and the safety aspects around them, absorbing some tree knowledge, learning about different knots, and building my own fire. It has made me want to learn a whole lot more. Gary, Pete and Nicola really looked after the group. Thanks for a great experience! (I’m also loving my ointments and creams made by Nicola, they work a treat).
I joined for a weekend course. Brilliant experience. Facilitators were very helpful and welcoming. We managed to cover a lot of bushcraft know how and skills whilst immersed in the environment. Very affordable and plan to return very soon.
As always a very enjoyable course delivered by Jack Raven
A fantastic weekend, learnt so much from Gary and Peter. I've definitely got a taste to learn more, and will be looking to get on some of the other courses offered. Great group of people and an amazing woodland camp to spend a couple of days. Shout out to Nicola for the delicious meals too!
