A woodland experience; learning Bushcraft skills, receiving personal tuition, and an escape into the wilds of the countryside!

We will be cooking lunch over our campfire, and with the camp kettle gently simmering, a brew will never be far away. Your day will include any of the following Bushcraft sessions and you can spend as long as you wish on any of these topics:

• Fire lighting methods and igniting successful campfires
• Spoon carving and whittling other utensils: spreaders and spatulas
• Introduction and confidence building with sharp tools; knives, saws and axe
• Making natural cordage
• Erecting man-made shelters, tarps and hammocks
• Finding and making water safe to drink
• Bread baking over the campfire
• Building shelters with natural materials
• Natural history; woodland walk with tree identification and uses, and seasonal plants
• Rubbing sticks together to make fire; making a bow-drill-set and creating fire-by-friction!

Course information:

• Location:  Little Chalfont
• Start and end times: 10:00 – 16:00
• Course size: Just you, it’s personal tuition!
• Age range: 18+
• Includes: Use of all tools and equipment necessary with refreshments and lunch cooked over the campfire (vegetarian, vegan and other dietary options available)
• Your session preferences can be entered when booking and / or discussed with David prior to your time in the woods!

No dates scheduled, please just contact David Willis to arrange a convenient date; mid-week and weekends are available! And yes, you are welcome to bring a friend with you (additional cost applies at 50% for the your friend).