Sold out – Fan brush workshop

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Join extraordinary Bushcraft lead Kelly for a hands-on evening crafting a functional broom brush with colourful threads. We will use natural fibres including broomcorn to create a beautiful and functional hand fan brush, with colourful threads to make it unique to you. These objects are both functional and beautiful! Ideal for anyone who appreciates handmade...

Get Tickets £50.00 – £60.00 10 tickets left

Craft workshop – Introduction to Basketry June

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Join us for a delightful day immersed in the ancient art of willow weaving at our serene outdoor venue, nestled within an ancient arboretum. Our one-day "Introduction to Basketry" course offers a unique opportunity to learn the traditional craft of basket-making, focusing on creating your very own foraging or berry basket. Whether you're a complete...

£55.00 – £65.00

All things lavender workshop

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Spend a relaxing few hours on a summers evening enjoying working with the wonderful aroma of lavender. Learn how to make lavender wands to place around your home to ensure a lasting scent of calm. And create some natural products using lavender to make the most of its natural relaxing and calming qualities. Knowledge required:...

Get Tickets £18.00 – £22.00 4 tickets left

Bushcraft Workshop – Nettle Cordage

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Nettles are amazing plants; no only do they provide us with the materials to make stinging nettle cordage, they’re also edible, full of nutrients and have medicinal properties. Did you know that nettles have been made to make everything from binding, necklaces cords, bracelets, hafting tools, nets, small baskets etc for more than 3000 years?...

Get Tickets £18.00 – £22.00 8 tickets left

Hedgerow hand brush workshop

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Join extraordinary Bushcraft lead Kelly for a hands-on day crafting a functional woodland brush using natural bramble fibres. We will use a hedgerow handle with natural Tampico fibres for the brush head. We will also spend some time looking at native natural fibre options and learn how to gather and process bramble fibres so you...

Get Tickets £80.00 – £90.00 10 tickets left

Womens One Day Bushcraft Day

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Designed and run by women for women, this one day bushcraft course aims to spark interest, instil confidence and foster new woodland and bushcraft skills. We'll cover firelighting, handling tools, outdoor cooking and other bushcraft techniques, all in a positive and encouraging environment. Step outside of your day-to-day lives and spend some time in a...

Get Tickets £50.00 – £60.00

Wreath making workshop (morning)

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Imagine crafting your own beautiful winter wreath while nestled beside a crackling open fire, surrounded by the tranquillity of nature. In this special two-hour workshop, you’ll learn to weave a stunning wreath from sustainably grown, pre-soaked willow, guided step by step through the entire process. First, you’ll create a sturdy, reusable willow hoop—perfect for all seasons—before decorating it with an array of seasonal greenery and natural embellishments to make a truly bespoke piece.

Get Tickets £45.00 – £55.00

Wreath making workshop (afternoon)

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Imagine crafting your own beautiful winter wreath while nestled beside a crackling open fire, surrounded by the tranquillity of nature. In this special two-hour workshop, you’ll learn to weave a stunning wreath from sustainably grown, pre-soaked willow, guided step by step through the entire process. First, you’ll create a sturdy, reusable willow hoop—perfect for all seasons—before decorating it with an array of seasonal greenery and natural embellishments to make a truly bespoke piece.

Get Tickets £45.00 – £55.00

Willow Christmas Decorations workshop

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Spend a relaxing few hours crafting and weaving with willow in a small group of like minded people under the beautifully majestic trees of Tortworth Arboretum. 

Get Tickets £18.00 – £24.00 10 tickets left