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With an emphasis on safety and adult supervision, Forest Craft presents a range of simple and fun whittling projects that children can make and enjoy hours of play with afterwards. The author, Richard Irvine, extols the virtues of exploring woodlands, getting to know the trees in your local area and learning about their characteristics and suitability for whittling.
- Projects include kazoo, mini furniture, duck call, rhythm sticks and elder wand.
- Includes a thorough guide to the basic tools and equipment that are required, the timber he recommends and would advise against for beginners, and the techniques that will be used in the projects.
- 20 whittling projects, with simple step-by-step instructions accompanied by photographs and useful tips.
- Includes a chapter on safety and safety tips throughout.
Appealing to both forest school teachers and families, this is a book that can be turned to time and time again, through the different seasons and over many years. The skills learned can be treasured and passed down through generations, in time-honored traditions.
“Forest Craft embraces these opportunities and develops them in many wonderful ways that are sure to delight those who experiment with them. The book is subtitled ‘A child’s guide to whittling in the woodland’, but it is so much more than this. It is a beautifully presented book with clear instructions and engaging ideas which inspires me as an adult and forest school leader to get out my tools and have a go at some of the projects. The explanations are simple enough that they could be understood by a child, but it would also be an invaluable resource for parents, teachers and outdoor professionals seeking to expand their knowledge or gain fresh ideas for forest crafts. Overall, this is an outstanding book which provides a wonderful resource for anyone wanting to explore forest crafts. Published by GMC Publications, it makes an excellent companion to Forest School Adventures… this book is like having your trainer sitting alongside you, reminding you of what you need to do and what you can achieve.”