by kindlinglily | Apr 2, 2014 | Crafts and Projects
There is something about playing in the woods, exploring, experimenting that really stimulates discoveries. I remember when I was a teenager reading about oak gall ink in a book on art techniques but I hadn’t tried it until today. Oak galls are fascinating...
by kindlinglily | Apr 26, 2013 | Crafts and Projects
I was asked to bring something to share at my recent visit to Wood School. I haven’t made these alder bees with a group for years despite having all the bits in a nice little cigar box ready to go. Normally when I’m working with groups of children who...
by kindlinglily | Apr 9, 2013 | Crafts and Projects, Forest School
Last year I learnt to make these little wooden birds from a local coppice worker. They are made from a single carved forked stick. These children made their own, apparently she was so pleased with hers she took it to bed with her! The birds start from a stick like...
by kindlinglily | Dec 29, 2012 | Crafts and Projects
Every year we had make most of our Christmas gifts. My nieces and nephews are getting to an age where we can really really enjoy making stuff for them. I wanted to make a den building adventure kit for my oldest nephew. I had some ideas but I knew the Forest Education...
by kindlinglily | Dec 9, 2012 | Crafts and Projects, Forest School
I have set myself a creative challenge over on my Facebook page. Every day in December so far I have added a new winter festive craft made from things from the woods to a folder full of photographs. Here’s a round up of my daily ideas so far. I got this lovely...