IOL Bushcraft PPG Spring Conference

28th February - 2nd March 2025 at Danemead Scout Campsite, near Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
 
BOOKINGS are OPEN
 

Fully catered event (please specify dietary requirements when you book). Indoor accommodation available (please indicate M or F).

 
Workshops, speakers, discussions, networking

Keynote "A Lifetime of Sticks and People"

Speaker - Dave Watson - 2025 is his 30th year in business!

Workshops on offer:

Gary Johnston

Everything you ever wanted to know about tinder bundles

Jules Bristow

Conifer connections: pine and spruce baskets and
the peoples who created them

Paul Shaw

Pendant Carving

 

Animal Bookmark Carving

Lee John Phillips

Introduction to Spoon Carving

 

Introduction to Chip carving

Diana Brook

Relief Printing for Business Branding

Dave Watson

Deeper Levels of Learning in Bushcraft

Jacqui Hall

Nalbinding

Tim Gee

The Skills of Trapping and Snaring

Rich Harpham

Expedition Planning

 

Business Planning

Luschka van Onselen

Pete Morton

 TBC

Bucksaw Making

Danny Smith

Rupert Loch

Paracord Projects

Biomechanics of an Atlatl Throw

...plus a range of express workshops, discussions, great food, 2nd hand kit sale,  bushcraft raffle, excellent company...

 
Booking options (discounted for IOL Members and a discount for FSA Members):
  • EARLY BIRD discounts apply. Full event with all meals camping - plus optional supplement to upgrade to indoor accomodation.
  • Saturday only (catered).
  • Sunday only (catered).

NB. Please be sure to note any dietary or access requirements that you have in the appropriate box when booking.

Dave Watson

Dave Watson

Woodland Survival Crafts

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