The course is based in a small woodland in Essex where there is space to camp and shelters to work under if it rains. It is much more fun and safer to work in small groups so numbers are limited to just 8 people.

The course will be taught partly by Robin Wood (introduction to axe and knife skills) and partly by Fredrik Norgren (bow and arrow making). Fredrik is known to many bushcrafters in the UK through his superb youtube videos and many have said that he is “just like Ray Mears used to be in the early days.” You will learn how to make a very efficient bow and arrows from simple materials but also learn skills which can be used for a much wider range of projects.

When Robin first saw Fredrik's work he was immediately impressed by his relaxed and skilful use of axe and knife and no nonsense common sense approach to bushcraft. They are both looking forward to working together and sharing their skills with folk who are interested in the old ways of working wood. It should be fun.

You will be sharing cooking over an open fire and eating together. The food will be simple but good home made soups and stews.  Let us know if you have special dietary requirements (eg vegetarian).

All the tools you need will be supplied including a Swedish carving knife to take home, you are welcome to bring and use your tools and equipment if you have favourites too.

DATES: Friday 15th May - Sunday 17th May 2009

TIMES: the course will run from 1.30pm on the first day with instruction in axe and knife work until 5.30pm. The following days instruction will be 9.30am - 4.30pm followed by relaxed socialising around the campfire. We may work a little in the evenings or do things like fire lighting depending on the groups preferences.

COST: £255 including food, materials, and a knife to take home.

BOOKING: via Robin's web site - please select the spoon carving course option and enter your required dates - a £50 non-returnable deposit is required. <booking form here>