Our Vision
We envision a future where nature-based activities and craft play a central role in enhancing the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities throughout the UK, fostering a society where everyone has access to the healing and transformative benefits of hands-on, creative experiences in the natural world.
In this future:
Children and young people grow in confidence and curiosity through outdoor learning and creative exploration.
Adults rediscover purpose, resilience, and connection by working with their hands in nature.
Communities gather to share skills, strengthen relationships, and reduce isolation.
Nature and craft thrive side by side, with sustainable practices restoring land and building care for future generations.
Woodcrafters seeks to be a catalyst for this vision - carving out spaces where people and nature can flourish together
Why it matters now
Our vision responds to urgent challenges:
Rising rates of anxiety, depression, and loneliness in children and adults.
School exclusions and young people struggling to engage with education.
A growing disconnect from nature, coupled with climate and ecological breakdown.
Communities experiencing fragmentation and isolation.
Craft and nature are timeless solutions to modern problems. They reduce stress, foster belonging, and build a culture of care — for people and the planet.
Our Mission
To harness the transformative power of craft & nature based education to improve wellbeing, empowering individuals, communities and nature to thrive .
Our Approach
Our approach combines immersive educational experiences with craft and skill building, to foster connections, improve mental health, and promote sustainable living. Read more
Join us
Join us on our mission to improve wellbeing through craft and nature. Whether you're interested in attending a workshop, volunteering, or supporting our work, there’s a place for you in our community. Get involved
Our Values
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Stronger together, we foster collaborative, supportive environments where people can share, learn, and grow.
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Care & respect for the natural world is central to our ethos, with the intentional practice of working in harmony & with reciprocity
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We celebrate craft as a means of self-expression, problem-solving and a vehicle for personal & collective development
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By equipping individuals with skills and confidence, we help them thrive in their personal and community lives
Our Partners
