Three legs are better than two

Workshop on Saturday

Using simple construction techniques we will build tripods to demonstrate their usefulness. Whether as a start for a teepee or shelter or as a bushcraft chair, the tripod uses simple tool use and knotwork in a fun way to encourage children in further build projects. We will also talk about the use of Hazel as a sustainable building material.

About Simon

My name is Simon Holland and as a child I grew up with the Scout Association and later spent most of my free time outdoors in the chalky hills of Hampshire and South England. I now guide children in adapting to our natural surroundings. I believe the ability to adapt is a fundamental skill across all walks of our human experience.

Bushcraft to me is the ability to solve problems in the natural world using tools and knowledge that are as relevant now as when our ancestors used them. In our current media dominated world it is essential that everyone has the opportunity to make a connection to nature, to ensure a more balanced approach to life.