Forest craft – Richard Irvine

The award-winning book forest craft by Richard Irvine is a children’s guide to woodland whittling projects providing a suitable resource for parents and forest-school teachers.

With an emphasis on safety and adult supervision, this nature-themed book presents twenty simple and fun projects that children can make and enjoy hours of play with afterwards. Projects introduced in the book include as a kazoo, mini furniture, duck call, whimmy diddle, rhythm sticks and elder wand and emphasises the meditative potential of each. It is perfect for inspiring children to step away from screens and get out in the fresh air to explore the natural world!

Some projects that may seem very simple to an adult require a great deal of perseverance for a child to complete, and in doing so, they build skills in resilience and patience. In addition, many of the projects in forest craft extend well beyond the process of making, and encourage imaginative and nature play that will not only educate but also keep children entertained for days.

The forest craft book book is printed on FSC paper from responsible sources and published by GMC Publications. It is recommended for all children, especially those aged 4 years and up.

Contents:

1 paperback book in English, 160 pages

About Richard Irvine

Richard Irvine is a passionate advocate and qualified teacher of high-quality outdoor-learning experiences for children and adults. He is a qualified teacher and Greenwood carver with over 20 years’ experience in the field of outdoor learning.

An accomplished greenwood carver, he brings woodcraft into his work wherever possible through progressing children’s skills at Forest School and running professional development workshops and recreational carving days for adults. Irvine’s books include the award-winning Forest Craft, Wild Days and lives in Torrington, Devon, UK.