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Forest Craft: A Child’s Guide to Whittling in the Woodland

$40.00 inc. GST

Unleash your child’s inner woodland explorer with Forest Craft! Discover simple, safe, and fun whittling projects like kazoos and magic wands, perfect for hours of imaginative play under adult supervision. Richard Irvine guides you through essential tools, timbers, and techniques with easy step-by-step instructions and photos. 1 Ideal for families and forest schools, this book fosters a love for nature, teaches valuable skills, and creates lasting memories across generations.

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Description

Ready to unlock the magic of the woods with your kids? Forest Craft isn’t just a book; it’s an invitation to adventure! Imagine little hands safely guided by yours, transforming twigs and branches into treasures that spark hours of imaginative play. Richard Irvine, a true champion of outdoor exploration, gently leads you and your children on a journey to discover the wonders of your local trees – their unique personalities and the secrets they hold for crafting.

Get ready to embark on exciting projects like:

  • Making your own buzzing kazoo and enchanting elder wand!
  • Building miniature furniture for tiny woodland creatures.
  • Crafting a duck call to bring the forest to life and rhythm sticks for joyful music-making.

Inside, you’ll find a friendly, no-nonsense guide to the essential tools and timbers, clearly showing you what works best for beginners (and what to avoid!). Every project unfolds with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions brought to life with helpful photographs and clever tips. And because safety always comes first, a dedicated chapter and gentle reminders throughout ensure worry-free fun under your watchful eye.

Whether you’re a forest school teacher seeking inspiring activities or a family yearning for meaningful outdoor experiences, Forest Craft is a timeless resource you’ll reach for season after season, year after year. These aren’t just crafts; they’re skills to be cherished, traditions to be embraced, and memories waiting to be made and passed down through generations.

Also available in a kit, which comes with a My First Opinel knife.

ISBN: 9781784945008

 

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Additional information

Weight .5 kg
Dimensions 23 × 150 × 3 cm

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