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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.

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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.

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Who It’s For

Forest school leaders
Primary & Secondary School Teachers
TAs & SENDCo’s
Youth workers
Arts & wellbeing facilitators
Outdoor educators
Social prescribers

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Training Structure

Level 1: Introductory 2-day course (on-site) – foundation skills & wellbeing integration.
Level 2: Advanced 5-day residential – deep dive into facilitation, programme design, and leadership.
Ongoing CPD: Access to our digital library, video tutorials, and facilitator community.

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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.

A young woman with blonde hair and glasses carving wood with a small chisel outdoors.

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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.

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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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