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Forest Craft

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Forest Craft by R Irvine, a delightful children's book, introduces young readers to the wonders of nature, offering imaginative activities and crafts that can be enjoyed in the woods. It encourages creativity and outdoor exploration, using natural materials to create whimsical projects. This book inspires children to connect with the environment through hands-on experiences.
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This book might appeal to you if you enjoy delving into nature-themed activities and crafts designed especially for children. It offers engaging projects and ideas that inspire creativity and a connection with the natural environment, making it perfect for young explorers and crafters.

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Forest Craft

With an emphasis on safety and adult supervision, this book presents simple and fun projects that children can make and enjoy hours of play with afterwards - projects such as a kazoo, mini furniture, duck call, whimmy diddle, rhythm sticks and elder wand.

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With an emphasis on safety and adult supervision, Forest Craft presents a range of simple and fun projects that children can make and enjoy hours of play with afterwards. The author, Richard Irvine, extols the virtues of exploring woodland, getting to know the trees in your local area, and learning about their characteristics and suitability for whittling.

Projects such as a kazoo, mini furniture, duck call, rhythm sticks, and elder wand are included. The book provides a thorough guide to the basic tools and equipment required, the timber recommended and advised against for beginners, and the techniques used in the projects.

Featuring 20 projects with simple step-by-step instructions, accompanied by photographs and useful tips, Forest Craft also includes a chapter on safety and safety tips throughout.

This book appeals to both forest school teachers and families, offering a resource that can be turned to time and time again through different seasons and over many years. The skills learned can be treasured and passed down through generations, in time-honoured traditions.

AUTHOR: Richard Irvine is a passionate advocate of high-quality outdoor-learning experiences for children and adults. He is a qualified teacher and greenwood carver. Irvine lives in Torrington, Devon, UK.

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Forest Craft by R Irvine is highly praised for its wealth of projects and approachable instructions, making it a valuable resource for children, parents, teachers, and outdoor enthusiasts. The book is celebrated for its inspiring guidance on whittling and forest crafts, with detailed step-by-step instructions that include safety tips and wood selection advice. Reviewers highlight its suitability for both novice and experienced forest crafters, noting its ability to engage readers with practical projects ideal for forest school settings.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784945008

Publisher: GMC Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 712g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Richard Irvine is a passionate advocate of high-quality outdoor-learning experiences for children and adults. He is a qualified teacher and greenwood carver. Irvine lives in Torrington, Devon, UK.

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