Description
Come and spend the day learning the endangered craft of Nålebinding. During this one day workshop you will be taken through of process of how to create a warm and comfortable beanie hat using the art of Nålebinding and the Oslo stitch, one needle and short lengths of 100% wool yarn at a time. Nålebinding is on the Heritage Crafts red list as an endangered craft with its earliest ever example being dated at 6000 BC and the majority of examples coming from between the 5th and 10th century AD. It pre-dates both knitting and crochet and is of great historical and cultural significance in the areas where it was mostly widely used. During the day, as well as learning about the history, folklore and usefulness of these garments, you will learn how to create a beanie hat that fits you perfectly and will keep you or the recipient nice and warm. You will learn about the needles and their creation, how to make "the start", which is considered the trickiest part of this craft, thumb tensioning, making a chain of Oslo stitches, joining that chain, reductions, increases and felted joins. There are no real patterns as you would expect when kitting or crocheting, so if the hat is for you we can take the required measurement on the day, and if the hat you make will be a gift then you will need the recipients measurements to ensure a good fit. You will to measure their head circumference and their crown to brim measurement and bring these measurements to the workshop. This is course is for over 16's although under 18's must be accompanied by an adult. Workshops are held at our World Of Bushcraft Centre in the Peak District , where free tea and coffee will be available.
What's included in the price?
All materials needed for the workshop plus tea and coffee.
Duration
8 hours
Cancellation policy
Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts
Maker
We are first and foremost a leading bushcraft company employing a small close knit and highly experienced team of individuals. Together we hope to bring you the very best in Bushcraft & Survival Courses both in the UK and overseas bushcraft training courses and experiences. Over the years since Woodland Ways' inception we have become widely recognised for the diversity of courses we operate and the utmost attention to detail and professionalism imparted on those courses. Our delivery of activities on courses has safety, enjoyment and learning at the forefront of everything we do. By an appropriate blend of explanation, demonstration and participation you will be encouraged to gain as much hands on experience of bushcraft as possible. We operate courses the year round in a range of outdoor arenas from our own diverse British woodlands, to the far flung reaches of the African bush and the wilder places of Europe. The natural environment supports us, inspires us and is fundamental to our businesses success. As such we have a very strong message of environmental sustainability and sensitivity. Woodland management and respect of flora and fauna feature throughout all of our courses. Our ethos is designed to show you how to have a minimum reliance on modern materials and equipment and instead to really work with nature and her seasonal variability for your comfort and needs out of doors. It is important for us to clearly state we do not promote heavy handed boot camp approaches to our activities and neither do we rely on a more spiritual ethos (although we respect both traditions) rather we see ourselves as non-romantic, practical woods people. We want you to leave our bushcraft courses with a new skill set and great memories.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Teenagers
- Suitable for beginners
- Intermediate level
- Parking provided
FAQs
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You can see bushcraft skills on the internet, but you really gain the skills and confidence by experiencing them for real with our team on hand to guide you through the learning process in a safe environment. Our dedicated instructors have honed their knowledge and skills through real-life, practical application and then draw on this experience to teach you the skills that enable adventures of your own. The breadth and depth of knowledge of a Woodland Ways Instructor far exceeds the content of a given course, and the structure and design of the courses gently pushes you to find a new comfort zone, becoming comfortable in the wild and with new skills.
You will be surrounded and guided by like minded people, and you will learn skills that are not only practical and enjoyable but also build a great deal of respect for the lives and skill sets of our ancestors stretching back to the beginnings of humanity. Once we’ve taught you something, that information is yours. If you forget something a week, a month, a year or 10 down the line, get in touch and we’ll be glad to go through it with you.
