Over the years our 2 day bushcraft course has proven to be our most popular
bushcraft course. It’s been carefully designed to initiate you into the joys of
outdoor living, although many of the skills that you’ll be taught are easily
transferable to other outdoor activities.
This 2 day bushcraft course is intended for people who would like to understand
what bushcraft is all about and to learn simple, repeatable bushcraft and
survival skills.
This includes campers, backpackers, hikers and other outdoors people who wish to
learn some of the skills required to be comfortable in the outdoors, so that you
have the time to really enjoy what is around you.
We have people attend who have no previous bushcraft experience as well as those
with some prior experience and we can say with absolute honesty that everyone
leaves knowing more than when they arrived!
During your time spent with us on this bushcraft course, you will:
- Learn how to safely use essential bushcraft tools including knife, folding saw
and bow saw
- Have plenty of practise creating a flame using matches, fire steels, fire
pistons, wire wool & a battery, solar mirrors, flint & steel, chemicals and fire
by friction
- Carve your own honey spreader or spatula from materials you gather in our
ancient woodland
- Understand the pros and cons of debris shelters, where & how to build one, and
sleep in one if you wish
- Put up a tarp and hammock using only 3 simple knots that can be tied and
untied wearing gloves (you can sleep in a hammock if you like)
- Find, filter and purify your own water
- Go for a woodland walk to gain an insight into some of the trees and plants
around us and what they can be used for
- Learn how to sharpen a knife so that it will slice through a sheet of paper
- Locate and identify different natural tinders easily found in the woods
- Gather your own materials and light a fire following a method that will work
in all weather conditions.
At the end of this bushcraft course you will have a good working knowledge of
the skills needed to enjoy your time in the woods or enhance your camping or
outdoor activities.
About us and the venue:
Jack Raven Bushcraft was founded in 2011 and we've been delivering bushcraft,
craft and foraging courses since then from our 30 acre private ancient woodland
on the Kent Downs in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Courses in the summer are held outdoors in our woodland camp complete with
covered work areas, an outdoor kitchen and a composting loo. Courses in the
winter are held in our workshop in a converted barn.
What's included in the price?
Included in the price is:
- Breakfast and dinner
- Hot and cold drinks
- Tools, equipment and materials
Cancellation policy
Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the
course starts