{"product_id":"forest-craft-a-childs-guide-to-whittling-in-the-woodland","title":"Forest Craft: A Child's Guide to Whittling in the Woodland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA child's guide to whittling in the woodland -- The definitive manual for outdoor skills and play for children!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA really fantastic 'manual' for would-be woodland crafters and whittlers with 20 simple but absorbing projects to keep kids interested and engaged.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e-- \"Read It Daddy\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn absorbing pastime like whittling in a peaceful woodland setting offers a calm, meditative practice that is so important in our children's lives. With an emphasis on safety and adult supervision, this book presents a range of simple and fun projects that children can make and enjoy well after creating them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProjects include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKazoos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini furniture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck callers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhimmy Diddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhythm Sticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElder wand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. He provides a thorough guide to the required basic tools and equipment, the timber he recommends and advises against for beginners, and the techniques that will be used in the projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing this are 20 projects, with simple step-by-step instructions accompanied by inspiring photographs and useful tips. Dotted throughout are interesting nuggets of information about woodland folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAppealing to schoolteachers and families, this book can be turned to repeatedly, through the different seasons and over many years. In time-honoured tradition, the skills learnt can be treasured and passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn today's hectic world, many of us are looking for ways to slow down, take time out, and calm our busy minds-Forest Craft makes this possible for adults and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*Forest School Adventure and Forest Handbook are part of the series and also available to buy today! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCategories:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Books on Camping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBooks on Sports \u0026amp; Outdoors for Young Adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafts for Children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBooks on Camping \u0026amp; Outdoor Activities for Young Adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel Books for Young Adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft Carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \/ softback | 160 pages | Published February 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63956714651997,"sku":"9781784945008","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/forest-craft-a-childs-guide-to-whittling-in-the-woodland","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}