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Woodcraft for Wellbeing
Hands-on training for practitioners, educators, and wellbeing professionals who want to bring the therapeutic power of woodcraft into their communities, schools, and organisations. Book your place now to join our next cohort in February 2026
Facilitator Training 2026
Join our three-part blended training programme and learn to share the wellbeing benefits of woodcraft with others. Combining live online learning with an immersive in-person weekend, this course prepares you to run safe, creative, and inclusive woodcraft sessions in your own community.
You’ll gain hands-on experience, explore the link between craft and wellbeing, and receive a full toolkit of templates and resources to support your own licenced practice. Open to educators, wellbeing practitioners, outdoor leaders, and community facilitators.
Residential Training & Online Course Content
2x Live 90 minute online modules
Immersive residential weekend training with accommodation, meals, and nature based wellbeing sessions at the beautiful Ambios, in Ashprington, South Devon.
Full Online Video Training Guide, Facilitator Handbook: including templates / guides & session plans
Become a licenced Woodcrafters Practitioner today
Dates & Pricing:
Residential Dates: 6 - 8th March 2026
Online Course Enrolment by 1st Feb 2026.
£750 / £450 / £300 / £30 (bursary)
Full price list below
Course Details & Further Info
You can download the course PDFs below to explore the full details of the course.
If you’d like to book through your organisation or need an invoice, just drop us a line at info@woodcrafters.uk
Facilitator Training Pricing
We offer a 4 tier pricing structure to support practitioners with a range of incomes and circumstances. Our standard price helps provide bursary places to those on low income.
£750 (standard price)
For those in stable employment or able to pay the full amount. Your contribution helps fund bursary places for others, supporting wider access to craft-based wellbeing.
Includes: Residential Training + Online Course – Full online course plus immersive residential weekend with accommodation, meals, and nature based wellbeing sessions at the beautiful Ambios, in Ashprington, South Devon. March 6-8 2026
£450 (mid tier for those on lower income)
For those earning but on a lower income. This reduced rate makes the training more accessible while still contributing toward the shared costs of delivery.
Places are limited - book now to avoid disappointment
Includes: Residential Training + Online Course – Full online course plus immersive residential weekend with accommodation, meals, and nature based wellbeing sessions at the beautiful Ambios, in Ashprington, South Devon. March 6-8 2026
£300 (commuter (non residential)
Ideal for those who live locally or prefer to arrange their own accommodation. Includes full access to the online course and in-person training sessions.
Places are limited - book now to avoid disappointment
Includes: Training + Online Course – Full online course and join the weekend training (minus accommodation), includes meals, and nature based wellbeing sessions at the beautiful Ambios, in Ashprington, South Devon. March 6-8 2026
£30 Bursary Place (sliding scale)
For those on very low income or facing financial hardship. Supported by our pay-it-forward model, ensuring cost is never a barrier to joining. These places are by application only
Please fill out the form below to register your interest - places will be means tested, on a pay what you can sliding scale. Due to high demand these places will be allocated based on our selection criteria
Includes: Residential Training + Online Course – Full online course plus immersive residential weekend with accommodation, meals, and nature based wellbeing sessions at the beautiful Ambios, in Ashprington, South Devon. March 6-8 2026
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Woodcrafters CIC has developed a nationally recognised approach to Woodcraft for Wellbeing – blending traditional green woodworking skills with evidence-based wellbeing practices.
Our Facilitator Training Programme equips you with the skills, confidence, and frameworks to deliver safe, engaging, and impactful sessions for adults, children, and diverse community groups. Whether you are a teacher, outdoor educator, youth worker, or social prescriber, this training provides the practical and professional foundation you need.
Who It’s For
This training is designed for anyone who wants to bring the creative, wellbeing and community-building benefits of woodcraft into their own setting. Whether you work in education, mental health, community engagement or outdoor learning, the course provides the practical skills and facilitation tools to weave woodcraft for wellbeing into your work with children, young people or adults.
Forest school leaders
Primary & Secondary School Teachers
TAs & SENDCo’s
Youth workers
Arts & wellbeing facilitators
Outdoor educators
Social prescribers
Training Structure
Our Facilitator Training is a professional, practice-based course designed to help you deliver safe, inclusive and meaningful woodcraft sessions in your own community.
Through a blend of online learning, hands-on training and mentored practice, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to guide others in experiencing the wellbeing benefits of working with wood and nature.
Online Foundation — self-paced introduction to the Woodcrafters model, safety, and facilitation principles.
In-Person Training (2 days) — immersive practical weekend combining carving, facilitation, and reflective learning.
Implementation & Reflection — plan and deliver a short session in your setting with optional group support.
Ongoing CPD Opportunities - Woodcrafters facilitators are invited to continue their learning through optional CPD workshops, online modules, and community gatherings.
What the Training Covers
Core Woodcraft Skills
Safe use of knives, axes, and carving tools; preparing materials; teaching beginners.Facilitation & Group Work
Managing group dynamics, creating safe spaces, and adapting sessions to diverse needs.Wellbeing Integration
Using craft as a vehicle for calm, focus, and connection; embedding the Five Ways to Wellbeing.Nature Connection
Working outdoors, linking ecology and sustainability into practice.Safeguarding & Best Practice
Health and safety, safeguarding policies, and inclusive practice for children and vulnerable adults.Programme Design
Structuring one-off workshops, multi-week courses, or therapeutic interventions.
Outcomes for Trainees
By the end of the programme, you will:
Be confident in teaching basic woodcraft safely to groups.
Understand how to integrate wellbeing outcomes into your sessions.
Be equipped with practical tools, session plans, and risk assessments.
Join a growing network of Woodcraft for Wellbeing facilitators across the UK.
Why Train with Us?
Proven Model: Woodcrafters programmes were developed in partnership with the NHS partnerships
Expert Support: Our facilitators have in depth experience both as woodcraft tutors and within the mental health and social care sectors
Evidence-Based: We draw on research in mental health, nature connection, and craft for wellbeing.
Supportive Community: Trainees join an active peer group with mentoring and CPD opportunities.
Impact-Driven: Every facilitator helps extend access to wellbeing-focused craft nationwide.
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