Bushcraft Skills Weekend

Name: Bushcraft Skills Weekend
Start: 2025-05-31T09:30:00+01:00
End: 2025-06-01T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Chirk Castle & Gardens - the National Trust

Schedule

Sat, 31 May, 2025 at 09:30 am to Sun, 01 Jun, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Chirk Castle & Gardens - the National Trust | Wrexham, WA

OUR TWO DAY IMMERSIVE BUSHCRAFT SKILLS COURSE
Whether you’re new to bushcraft or a veteran of the outdoors, let our experienced instructor guide you through core skills of bushcraft; shelter, fire, water, cordage and using edged tools. Our weekend long course is all set against the backdrop of mixed ancient woodland of the National Trust's Chirk Castle.
This two-day course is an immersion into the world of bushcraft, perfect for both beginners and those who already enjoy the outdoor lifestyle but want to take their basic knowledge of bushcraft further. Over the weekend you will gain a deepened connection to nature whilst experiencing how bushcraft can enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of the outdoors. You will learn a range of practical skills you can use to thrive in the wilderness; whether you want to pass some exciting new skills to your family members on a camping trip, you’re aiming for solo wilderness camping with just your backpack and knife, or you’re simply looking to connect with your inner hunter-gatherer for a weekend.
Wherever you are on your journey into bushcraft we aim to bring your confidence and skillset forward to the next level.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
* Build weather-proof shelters from natural materials, that really work.
* Create fire using modern and ancient methods, including fire by friction.
* Build your knowledge of key tree & plant species that can aid us in bushcraft.
* Improve your techniques in knife and saw work, using safe and effective grips.
* Get to grips with axe skills; split, cut and shape wood.
* See the natural world through the eyes of our ancestors.
* Learn how to find and filter water using natural materials & modern methods.
* Share a delicious freshly cooked campfire lunch (vegan option available).
* Learn how to manage an open fire for outdoor cooking; boiling, roasting, grilling & baking.
* Discover Natural Navigation techniques to find your way in the wild.
* Make your own cordage from plant & tree fibres and put it to good use.
* Craft clever campfire gadgets to aid you in cooking outdoors.
* Improve your health & well-being by reconnecting with nature.
* Camp out under the trees and stars (optional).
BOOKING
Get in touch if you’d like to know more. Phone James, 07876 794 098 or email us. Advance booking is essential. Tickets are available on our website: https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/bushcraft-skills-weekend-8/
The course costs £190.00 for an adult.
There is the option to sleep out in one of our natural shelters in the woods, on both Friday and Saturday nights at no extra charge. Or you can bring your own hammock to hang between the trees here. Hammocks with covering tarps are available to hire from us at an additional £20 for the weekend.
ABOUT YOUR TUTOR
James is a Bushcraft Instructor and Forest School Leader. He has been working in environmental conservation over over 10 years now. He received the Bushcraft Competency Certificate awarded through the Institute for Outdoor Learning after 2 years of study. He was also the Project Manager for Long Wood Community Woodland, the largest community owned woodland in Wales, overseeing management of 300 acres of broadleaf and conifer forest.