Homeschool at Heartwood - Whittling and woodworking

Bushcraft and nature based activities in a monthly club for homeschooling families. Each session is different as we move through the seasons and includes activities such as fire lighting, tool use, whittling, natural and heritage crafts and tree and plant ID.

Whittling and woodworking this month. Learn how to use saws, loppers and knives safely and create your own whittled wonder to take home. 

Homeschool at Heartwood sessions are perfect for children aged 5+. Children must be aged 3+ and accompanied and supervised by an adult - maximum of three children per adult. Adult places are free, but must be booked. Dogs are not permitted on this event.

The Homeschool at Heartwood year 2026

• January: Antler carving
• February: Leather working
• March: Wetland creation
• April: Fire lighting
• May: Textiles in the Stone Age
  
• June: Bark weaving
• July: Willow weaving
• August: Fibres from the farm - wool
• September: Paints and pigments
• October: Fungi foray and corn dolly weaving
• November: Whittling and woodworking
• December: Festive celebration

What to Bring

Please bring a packed lunch in a bag that is comfy to carry on the short walk through the farm. Dress for the weather and a day outdoors and wear sensible shoes suitable for uneven terrain.

Access Considerations

The drive up to the farm is along a 1km long unsurfaced track, which isn't suitable for low vehicles. The farm is a working farm and the ground is uneven in some areas.

Arrive for 10am and park in the designated parking area near the farm buildings. Once everyone has arrived we will head to camp together as a group. As we are a working farm, with animals that move on a grazing rotation, you must keep with the group throughout this event so we can keep everyone safe. 

We are usually based at the forest camp which is a 1km walk from the parking area. There is a compost toilet and handwashing facilities at the camp and toilets near the parking area. 

Contact and Further Information

For further details please contact karina@heartwoodsfc.com

www.heartwoodsfc.com