Helen Elvin, Elvin Crafts I have a degree in Geography and post grad certificate in Education. I have two grown up children and was a Primary school teacher for 10 years. I then worked for 5 years as an environmental education officer at Groundwork Trust running projects on local environment and heritage. I am a qualified Forest schools practitioner and leader working with local school groups in West Cumbria. I work in local school on grounds and art projects such as sound walks and wildlife inspired murals.I am currently a Coppice work apprentice with particular interest in regenerating neglected coppice woods. I deliver woodland craft courses in willow weaving, stick furniture and carving for all ages and abilities.
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Hannah Ehlert, timbertales – each tree tells a story I have a German MA Degree in environmental planning and ecology. I wrote my dissertation about `Creative Learning in Environmental Education´. After working on organic farms and in Public Relations for an agency dealing with sustainability issues, I completed a Coppice Craft and Greenwood Work apprenticeship.
Throughout my career path I have been working a lot with groups, with a special interest in individual empowerment and group dynamics.I have longterm experience as a facilitator and workshop leader. Topics range from environmental and ecology themes, communication and assisting and running Woodland Craft Workshops for the last three years. I deliver courses in spoon carving, Swedish carving with axe and knife, bentstick hazel trellis making or stick chairs. On shows and fairs I often deliver units working with children on workshops like natural fibres/string making, weaving, small wooden toys. I am a qualified first aider, and experienced to work safely in the outdoor environment with groups of varying ages, abilities and needs. |
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Several strings from our previous work came together and made us have the idea for Playdays in the Woods. So we threw together our love for being in nature and woodlands and getting lost in exploring this kingdom. Also our love for making and being inspired by nature´s shapes, for greenwood crafts and creativity. We both love sharing this and working with people who also like playing and marveling, experimenting and tasting the world with all senses. These qualities can often be found in children, but it is just as wonderful to share it with open-minded adults. And what better day than to share nature, fun and food with all of you! We all discover different things, so play-learning in a group brings these indiviual stones together in one big colourful circle. |
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