Arts and crafts

Anything is possible... Taking inspiration from the natural world and adding a few extra ingredients, mix with your imagination and be amazed at the results.

It's not all about the end product, however. You don't need to be able to draw, just get stuck in and enjoy the process.

Arts workshops can be inside and outside, preferably a bit of both, and can be mixed with other outdoor activities and part of a wider programme if required.

Leaf printing

Collect colourful leaves and flowers for botanical printing, using a mallet or hot water

Feltmaking

Make felt from wool, add in some natural objects or different fibres

Create a picture or pattern

Stitch it if you like

Turn it into a bag or slippers

Fabric dyeing

See what colours are revealed with natural dyes

Bring something you want to transform or have a go with different types of material provided

Carving

Carve something simple from wood

This is usually part of a bushcraft session but can easily be a standalone activity

Withy lanterns

Using sticks and tissue paper, add whatever catches your eye from the woods and make yourself a lantern, a creature, a kite, anything

Paint prints

Get messy with the roller and paint to make some stunning prints