Tree Free Tarpology Forest School CPD Event
Do you have a setting which is lacking trees or they are too far apart for your children to make dens & shelters? Then this CPD event will help to give you solutions to your tarp sessions.
Event Details
- Event Date 30.05.27
- Age Ranges 18 upwards
- Cost £35 per person.
- Category Courses, Training and Workshops
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- Organiser Urban Forest Tribe & RedOakBushcrafts
We’re really excited to welcome Peter from RedOakBushcrafts to our site in Bounds Green for these half-day CPD sessions. We’ve known Peter for some time, taken part in his courses, and he also led a brilliant Urban Forest Tribe CIC team CPD for us last year, so we’re delighted he said yes to coming down to run these sessions.
Come and join Peter for a half day CPD session and pick up some great ideas for tarp sessions that don’t rely on trees.
Date: Sunday 30th May 2027
Session times:
- Morning: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Afternoon: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Skills covered:
- A simple knot that children can easily learn (or may already know), which can be used to create basic tarp shelters or dens
- How to adapt this knot in different ways so, once the basics are understood, it can be replicated and built upon
- Ways to support your tarp without the use of trees
- Simple, fun teaching approaches
The first part of each session will be looking at the knot and ways to apply it to create two or three simple shelters. In the second part of each session we will build on the skills to make more elaborate shelters using different styles of tarps and some different knots.
Handouts will be provided, along with examples of different teaching approaches. You’ll also receive access to videos demonstrating how to tie the knots and set up the different tarp configurations.
What's Included:
- 3 hours of guided Tree-Free Tarpology skills led by Peter from Red Oak Bushcrafts
- Shared tools and equipment
- Support and guidance from an experienced instructor
- CPD attendance certificate (non-accredited)
- Hot drinks and light snacks
What to Bring:
- A notebook (if you’d like to take notes)
- A water bottle
- Comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for outdoor activities
- If you’d like to bring your own tarp, you’re very welcome to. Peter will have plenty available, although you may prefer to work with your own.
Accessibility Info:
The site is wheelchair accessible. If you need any accommodations, please let us know in advance, we’re here to help.
Need more info? Contact Paula at hello@urbanforesttribe.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Tree Free Tarpology Forest School / Bushcraft CPD session in collaboration with Peter, see you there for half a day of hands on learning.