How to make char cloth
Make your own char cloth to use with flint and steel fire lighting – it is super quick and easy to do.
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INSPIRATIONS - Fire
A collection of practical fire-based activities covering site choice, fire building, lighting techniques, and simple campfire cooking and crafts for outdoor learning groups.
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Simple split stick animal
An activity showing you how to whittle yourself a woodland creature, with help from author Richard Irvine
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Weaving on a rustic peg loom
Weaving on a peg loom is a wonderful craft activity; so simple to use and the results are fantastic!
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Felting - a guide
From fibres to needles, tools to resources, an informative guide to making felt.
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Pewter - making a mould or cast
A guide to using clay or cuttlefish bones to create a cast for pewter.
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Natural dyes
An in depth activity requiring cooking over a fire (or inside if necessary) but what an amazing science experiment whilst physically connecting with nature.
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Whittle your own hazel knife
Carve a wooden knife in a few minutes!
We're adding to our activities sections all the time - you'll often find a new craft or art activity to inspire you ...
Our What's New Activities page brings together the latest outdoor learning ideas, seasonal activities and practical inspiration for educators, practitioners and families.
Discover campfire crafts and making activities that combine creativity, practical skills and outdoor learning. Explore inspiring projects such as charcoal making, pewter casting and traditional woodland crafts for Forest School, outdoor education and nature-based learning.
A selection of guides to tool use and activities that include the use of simple tools used in early years woodworking provision like palm drills and hammers.
Explore creative weaving and wool activities using natural fibres and simple techniques that support fine motor development, concentration and hands-on outdoor learning.