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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. Places are limited ~ book your place now to join our next cohort in September 2026

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Facilitator Training 2026

Join our 5-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.

Next Course Starts Thursday 3rd September

Residential Training & Online Course Content

  • 4x 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 - Enrolment closes 1st July 2026

Residential Dates & Pricing

  • Residential Dates: 09:00 Friday 18th September 2026 - 20th Sunday 16:00 (inclusive)

    • 4x Live Online Sessions: 03.09.26 / 07.09.26 / 14.09.26 / 28.09.26 - 18:30 - 20:00 UK Time

    • £950 Full Price / £750 Subsidised / £600 Commuter / Bursary (available on application)

    • Price List Details & Payment Options Below

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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. We also offer flexible payment plans

  • £950 (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.

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  • £750 (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.

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  • £600 (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.

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  • £20 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.

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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.

  • Craftspeople

  • Forest school leaders

  • Primary & Secondary School Teachers

  • TAs & SENDCo’s

  • Youth workers

  • Arts & wellbeing facilitators

  • Outdoor educators

  • Social prescribers

& Anyone with a passion for teaching and fostering

the therapeutic benefits of woodcraft!

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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.

  • Live Calls & Online Modules— 4x live sessions combined with video tutorials and a self-paced introduction to the Woodcrafters model, safety, and facilitation principles in our facilitator handbook

  • In-Person Training (3 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.

  • "I feel so content and confident. I will walk into my sessions with a head held high now. I feel i can see how i will progress and feel the insecurity i suffered from is aleviated. Ive learned to value what i do and also feel i have a network for future support . Ive had so much fun. And learnt so much . I feel inspired and mellow" - RF

  • "I feel loads more confident in moving towards holding my own sessions. I have got lots of ideas of projects and things i can do in a session. Im raring to go but im just at the start of my journey" - JC Woodcrafters Trainee

  • "I enjoyed being part of a community deeply committed to harnessing woodcraft as a tool to promote and create wellbeing, in support of mental health. I was able to see where my own practice needs to grow and what I've already managed to establish on my own, plus I met a lot of beautiful and like-minded humans with whom I also share lots of insecurities of doubts as facilitators, woodcrafters and humans in society in general." —RG Woodcrafters Trainee

  • "Inspired to strip back my chaotic approach to sessions I deliver and use carving as the focus and theme. Build my confidence in starting with woodcraft and begin to implement wellbeing. My self doubt has been challenged this weekend but the support and kindness within the community has been invaluable. It has helped with bringing confidence back into my future carving self. Honest and open reflective moments were very good and well supported/facilitated." - KT Woodcrafters Trainee

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Outcomes for Trainees

By the end of the programme, you will:

  • Be confident in teaching basic woodcraft safely to groups.

  • Learn how to integrate wellbeing activities into your sessions & record their impact

  • Be equipped with practical tools, session plans, and risk assessments.

  • Join a growing network of Woodcraft for Wellbeing facilitators.

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.

Our Partners

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  • NHS logo on a blue background
  • Logo for Find a Maker by CRAFT Festival with black background and text.
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