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Forest School Practitioner Training courses, outdoor workshops, creativity courses and more from Kindling Play and Training

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 Kindling delivers RQF accredited Forest Schools Practitioner Training at NOCN (One Awards) Level 1 through to Level 3. These training courses can be delivered in house f the group size is viable. All courses are facilitated by Lily Horseman, an experienced and creative trainer and Forest School practitioner. Lily has held a Level 4 Forest School Trainers award since 2009, is a director and Chair of the Forest School Association. For more information or to ask questions call Lily on 07789 723 061 (please note that texts or WhatsApp messages may not receive a quick response, phone calls will receive a faster response).

Lily has demonstrated that Kindling Forest School training meets the criteria set out by the Forest School Association and has met the Quality Assurance benchmarks.  

 

 

 

 

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Forest School Practitioner Trining Course Dates

Jan
29
Fri
2016
Conference Workshop- the quest for the child led session @ IOL North West conference, Kendal College
Jan 29 all-day
Conference Workshop- the quest for the child led session @ IOL North West conference, Kendal College  | United Kingdom

The annual popular Conference for Institute  of Outdoor Learning members in the North West

This is an ideal opportunity to gather with other outdoor practitioners and professionals from the region and attend a varierty of workshops from a wide programme.

Non members are also welcome.

Lunch is included.

– See more at: IOL NW Conference 

Lily’s workshop will be ‘The quest for the child led session’ – An adventurous quest into giving up the role of leader to the children and young people you work with. This workshop is based on some work that Lily has been doing with groups that incorporates rites of passage and transitions, the hero’s journey, group agreements, quests and missions, collective decision making, with a dollop of mucking about in the woods and organised chaos. Through this we will explore how to manage our role as a ‘non-leader’ both emotionally, practically and dynamically and whether our adventures are authentic adventures. 

It is not possible to book this workshop separately it will only be available as part of the conference package.

Mar
6
Sun
2016
Twig Twiddling Sculptures @ Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve
Mar 6 @ 10:00 – 15:00

Have a go at some twig twiddling and weave yourself an animal! Join Lily Horseman to create a sculpture either by yourself or with your family, and get inspired by nature to make a bird, mammal, invertebrate or something from your imagination! Birch is an incredible weaving material and Lily will show you how to build shapes and connect them together to make your creature. The materials for this workshop will have been gathered from the reserve, as part of our habitat management, and you can turn them into something unique.

bird sculpture birch brash

All materials, guidance and equipment will be provided. All children to be supervised by an adult and booking is essential. To book on please call the visitor centre on 01977 628191, or email fairburnings@rspb.org.uk

Price: £30 adult non-RSPB members, £25 adult RSPB members. £15 child non-RSPB members, £12.50 child RSPB members

Booking essential

Aug
1
Mon
2016
Summer Weeks Holiday Scheme with EdenVentures @ Smardale and Ousby Cumbria
Aug 1 – Aug 12 all-day
Summer Weeks Holiday Scheme with EdenVentures @ Smardale and Ousby Cumbria

Kindling joins the EdenVentures Crew for two amazing weeks of Summer playschemes.

Summer Weeks 2016 – Smardale

Week 1 In the beautiful valley of Smardale near Kirby Stephen

Summer Weeks 2016 – Ousby

Week 2 Looking out over the Eden Valley near Penrith

Expect the usual action packed week of adventure & creative flair for 5 to 13 year olds with volunteering opportunities for 14 to 18 year olds.

for more information visit EdenVentures

 

Apr
1
Sat
2017
Conference Workshop- Fire up the creativity  @ Blackhills Scout Camp, Bradford
Apr 1 all-day
Conference Workshop- Fire up the creativity  @ Blackhills Scout Camp, Bradford  | England | United Kingdom

 

Bradford Forest School Network annual conference will be taking place in April with the theme of ‘Wellbeing, for ourselves and others’. We will be looking at how we can take care of ourselves and through doing that how we are better equiped to care for others. There will be the usual fun and games, camp over and skill shares.

The cost is £100. For those living or working in the Bradford district it is subsidised by Bradford council so the cost is £50. If you would like more information please contact Jen@bcep.org.uk or phone 01274 397641

Lily’s workshop will be ‘exploring the potential for crafting and creativity from fires. We will be looking at a range of techniques using fire to work with metals, clay, fibre and charring as creative processes. We will look at the benefits of these creative processes and the additional risks they pose.
There will be a small charge to cover material costs if you wish to take some items away after the workshop.’

Aimed at people who already use fire in their work or have an existing level of confidence working with fire and wish to extend their practice.
It is not possible to book this workshop separately it will only be available as part of the conference package.

Jun
8
Thu
2017
Play in the Outdoors— facilitating and observing play in the outdoors @ Bulcliffe Woods
Jun 8 @ 09:30 – 16:30
Play in the Outdoors— facilitating and observing play in the outdoors @ Bulcliffe Woods | Bretton | England | United Kingdom

Experiential course with Jon Cree and Lily Horseman. Starting at 9.30 and finishing at 4.30
How does the outdoors support ‘the ecological and spiritual imagination of the mind’ of the child will be a key question explored on this workshop. We will also be looking at all the other developmental areas humans experience during play.
??Outdoor play and ‘games’ will be shared to explore the many possibilities the natural world and outdoor elements offer for meaningful play – from the creative to the rough and tumble.
?We will be exploring the ‘play framework’ and how we, as practitioners, spot cues from learners to interact with their play without destroying the ‘play’ and the ‘drive’ to play. We will also be examining when a ‘player’ enters a state of flow when the learning becomes integral to the human.
The day will look in detail at what practitioners can deduce from play. Are our observations and evaluations telling us what is really ‘going
on’ for the learner and how do we check they are truthful. This can then inform our inter- ventions and non-interventions as co-players.
How do we re-discover the world and mind of the child? – one of the many questions asked and explored on this workshop.

 

Spaces are limited. Email mail@kindlingplayandtraining.co.uk to book

Sep
22
Fri
2017
Play in the Outdoors— facilitating and observing play in the outdoors @ Bishopswood Centre
Sep 22 @ 09:30 – 16:30
Play in the Outdoors— facilitating and observing play in the outdoors @ Bishopswood Centre | Crossway Green | England | United Kingdom

Experiential course with Jon Cree and Lily Horseman. Starting at 9.30 and finishing at 4.30
How does the outdoors support ‘the ecological and spiritual imagination of the mind’ of the child will be a key question explored on this workshop. We will also be looking at all the other developmental areas humans experience during play.
Outdoor play and ‘games’ will be shared to explore the many possibilities the natural world and outdoor elements offer for meaningful play – from the creative to the rough and tumble.
We will be exploring the ‘play framework’ and how we, as practitioners, spot cues from learners to interact with their play without destroying the ‘play’ and the ‘drive’ to play. We will also be examining when a ‘player’ enters a state of flow when the learning becomes integral to the human.
The day will look in detail at what practitioners can deduce from play. Are our observations and evaluations telling us what is really ‘going
on’ for the learner and how do we check they are truthful. This can then inform our inter- ventions and non-interventions as co-players.
How do we re-discover the world and mind of the child? – one of the many questions asked and explored on this workshop.

Spaces are limited. Email mail@kindlingplayandtraining.co.uk to book

Feb
17
Sat
2018
Pewter Casting craft workshop @ The Morland Studio, Morland, Cumbria
Feb 17 @ 14:00 – 16:00

Wonderful Pewter Casting Workshop! 17th Feb 2-4 Pm at The Studio, Morland, Cumbria 

Explore the alchemy of this wonderful craft. You will have the opportunity to design and make your moulds and cast your design in pewter under the experienced eye of tutor Lily Horseman.

This workshop is suitable for those aged 8 and above. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
£20 per person plus a few pence per gram of pewter used for any finished pieces you want to take away.
Please book by emailing us at thestudiomorland@gmail.com or by phone: 01931714444 

petwer casting

Aug
4
Sat
2018
Pewter Casting craft workshop at Wood Spirit camp Silverdale @ Wood Spirit camp
Aug 4 all-day

Wonderful Pewter Casting Workshop! 

Explore the alchemy of this wonderful craft. You will have the opportunity to design and make your moulds and cast your design in pewter under the experienced eye of tutor Lily Horseman.

This workshop is suitable for those aged 8 and above. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
cost a few pence per gram of pewter used for any finished pieces you want to take away.
This  workshop is only available for people attending the Wood Spirit event. 

 

petwer casting

Sep
7
Fri
2018
Play in nature and the nature of play. Workshop for the IOL @ Low Wray Campsite, Ambleside, Cumbria
Sep 7 @ 09:30 – 16:30
Play in nature and the nature of play. Workshop for the IOL @ Low Wray Campsite, Ambleside, Cumbria | Low Wray | England | United Kingdom

Outdoor play in nature will be experienced and explored, looking at the many possibilities – from the creative to the rough and tumble- and how these impact on the child.
We will be exploring the ‘play framework’ and how we, as practitioners, spot cues from learners to interact with their play without destroying the ‘frame’ and the ‘drive’ to play. We will also be examining when a ‘player’ enters a state of flow when the learning becomes integral to the human.

The workshop will look at what practitioners can deduce from play. Are our observations and evaluations telling us what is really ‘going
on’ for the learner and how do we check they are truthful. This can then inform our inter- ventions and non-interventions as co-players.
How do we re-discover the world and mind of the child? – one of the many questions asked and explored on this workshop.

This workshop is part of the IOL NW practitioner meeting and cannot be booked separately. 

Oct
7
Sun
2018
Conference Workshop- Our connections with nature- Biophilia @ West Acre Estate
Oct 7 all-day
Conference Workshop- Our connections with nature- Biophilia @ West Acre Estate | West Acre | England | United Kingdom

The annual popular conference for The Forest School Association. But this year you can bring families too. 

This is an ideal opportunity to gather with other outdoor practitioners and professionals from the country and attend a varierty of workshops from a wide programme.

Lily’s workshop will be ‘Biophilia and our connections with nature. It will be a playful hands on examination of the ways in which our different feelings and reactions to nature impact on our relationships to it. We’ll look at what those different relationships are and experience that connection with nature for ourselves as well as getting to grips with a bit of theory.

It is not possible to book this workshop separately it will only be available as part of the conference package.

for more info check out the Facebook page

 

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