CREATIVE CRAFTS

If you’re looking for a relaxed session producing beautiful items with natural materials then Creative Crafts is for you.

An extension of bushcraft, creative crafts can take place in a more comfortable environment and is accessible for all ages and abilities.

We are developing new and exciting Creative Crafts sessions that will be run from our easy to access base in Llandrindod. If you’d like to know dates for this course as soon as they are on the calendar then contact us directly.

Create your own creative crafts experience with a package designed especially for your group

This could be from our easily accessible base in Llandrindod, at your own venue (subject to suitability) or from our beautiful venue at Nannerth Fawr set in 200 acres of stunning Welsh countryside on the banks of the River Wye near Rhayader. With access to woodland, wetland, hedgerows, moorland, pasture and the river itself, this is a wonderful location to relax in.

You could choose from a whole variety of activities including:

✅ carved whistles

✅ woven baskets

✅ cordage

✅ wooden pendants

✅ Japanese hapa zome artwork

spoon carving

carved mushroom keyrings

.. and much more, you can be sure to choose a fun and absorbing itinerary.

 

How much will it cost?

Please contact us for more information on pricing.

What ages are these events for?

These creative crafts events are available for any age group

Where and how will the events be run?

The events will be run from our venue or your suitable venue and can be indoors or outdoors according to your preference and/or the weather.

The safe handling of tools and equipment is at the forefront of our delivery.

What activities will we being doing?

There are loads of activities on offer but some of our most popular include: wooden mushroom key fobs, jute bracelet making, Japanese hapa zome art, carved whistles and polished larch pendants.  We know what tends to work well with different age ranges and in conjunction with you, we can put together a selection to best suit your needs.

Please contact us if you have any further questions.

TRAIN THE TRAINER BUSHCRAFT COURSES

This foundation course is designed to provide you with the skills and confidence to run some basic bushcraft skills sessions with your own group exploring ways in which you would deliver basic bushcraft sessions yourself.

 

BUSHCRAFT SKILLS COURSES

Connect with the natural world as you build a fire, create shelters, carve wooden tools, forage for wild food, cook in the open and more, whilst enjoying the beautiful tranquility of mid Wales.

 

Enquire About A Course

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TESTIMONIALS

"My daughter absolutely LOVED the Creative Crafts course, thank you! She particularly liked the fact that you taught and trusted them to use tools properly, and I loved the fact that all of the activities were so unique, and nothing she'd have done anywhere else.

She also mentioned that she thought Nicky, the instructor, was great.

It was obviously brilliantly organised, and she will definitely be signing up to future courses!"

TESTIMONIALS

"Many thanks for organising the Creative Crafts course - my daughter really enjoyed it, particularly whittling/carving the wooden mushroom keyrings!

Many thanks, it was a super activity for the girls to do and all be together again."

TESTIMONIALS

 "My daughter absolutely loved it! She thought the instructor was excellent and gave very clear instructions. She really enjoyed making the mushroom and basket making in particular and just thoroughly enjoyed everything. 

Thank you so much for organising it, we give it 5/5 definitely."

TESTIMONIALS

 "Nicky was fantastic – extremely knowledgeable, warm, friendly and patient!  Nicky role models perfect behaviour"

TESTIMONIALS

 "All aims were met and exceeded by Nicky who was an amazing host!"

TESTIMONIALS

 "The course was excellent, pace was amazing.  I learnt so much more than I thought I would.  Highly recommend the course.  Instructors were knowledgeable and amazing"

TESTIMONIALS

 "Great and knowledgeable instructors, nice venue.  All the activities explained and performed in a safe way"

TESTIMONIALS

 "It was an absolute pleasure to be here.  The instructors were perfect, safe and friendly"

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 "All I can say is that it was AMAZING!!!  Everyone was nice and friendly and kind.  Very safe and lots more"

TESTIMONIALS

 "Instructors were very informative and patient.  Learnt a lot in a very short space of time"

TESTIMONIALS

 "Nicky and Sam were amazing!  Very informative and supportive.  Loved all the elements of the course.  Thank you"

TESTIMONIALS

 "Loved the flexibility Sam had with the group so although there was a plan we were able to progress more in specific areas that interested us.  Also liked the way other participants were able to add their expertise"

TESTIMONIALS

 "Loved the flexibility Sam had with the group so although there was a plan we were able to progress more in specific areas that interested us.  Also liked the way other participants were able to add their expertise"

TESTIMONIALS

 "Enjoyed both the content and the delivery of the course and the location"

TESTIMONIALS

 "(Aims met) very well.  Learnt a huge amount and how to deliver courses"

TESTIMONIALS

 "The instructors were fantastic.  Course was relaxed and I felt completely comfortable.  Venue was great.  Thanks for all the tea."

TESTIMONIALS

 "Fantastic course, really enjoyed myself.  Staff were super friendly and group dynamic was awesome.  Well led activities"

TESTIMONIALS

 "Good pace.  Well knowledgeable instructors.  Lots of new ideas"

TESTIMONIALS

 "Amazing instructors.  Positive approach.  Really knowledgeable"

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 "Instructors very engaging and knowledgeable.  Instructors make sure they give everyone time to learn.  No improvements needed that I can think of"

TESTIMONIALS

 "Skills and instruction were excellent"

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 "Positives – teachers/directors, quality of site, drinks, food, instruction, warm welcoming, supportive, safe and pragmatic.  No complaints.  I was worried it may be a bit macho but couldn’t have been more wrong"

TESTIMONIALS

 "I enjoyed the course so much – wish it was longer"

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 "All courses were set up and explained very well."

TESTIMONIALS

 "The venue was superb.  I am honestly unsure how the course could have been improved.  Thank you."

TESTIMONIALS

 “Really knowledgeable and helpful staff who gave really good safety briefings but who were incredibly flexible with the groups needs and interests.” 

TESTIMONIALS

"The course was extremely well set up with lots of helpful learning activities." 

TESTIMONIALS

"Very well organised, fantastic amounts of information with practical demonstrations." 

TESTIMONIALS

“All safety measures in place. Excellent tutors and Course Director. Venue excellent and pupils taken through all safety procedures with walking activities to cooking.”

TESTIMONIALS

“This is the best first aid course I have been on.  The teaching methods in combination with a comprehensive syllabus helped to achieve this.  Robin is a highly skilled trainer.  Thanks!” 

TESTIMONIALS

“All safety measures in place. Excellent tutors and Course Director. Venue excellent and pupils taken through all safety procedures with walking activities to cooking.” 

TESTIMONIALS

"The instructor was very friendly and explained things in a way I could understand. Safety was always first.  Venue was excellent." 

TESTIMONIALS

“I attended an invaluable, well-structured, comprehensive, supportive and enjoyable Advanced Hill Skills course. This small-group course was tailored to meet my individual needs, namely to improve specific Mountain Leader skills prior to putting myself forward for assessment. After the course I was then able to pass my Mountain Leader Assessment with confidence.”