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Ben Orford Knives
In this video woodlandsTV talk to Ben Orford the well known tool maker with over 17 years in the field. All they sell is handmade by both Ben and his wife Lois, Ben works with the metal to create the blades and Lois does the leather work, an unstoppable duo! Their huge range goes from small detail knives for spoon carving, to tang knives to larger bushcraft knives.
https://benandloisorford.com/
A film for woodlandsTV by Josef Pitura-Riley
Foraging Yarrow for Herbal Tea
Kael Atterton shows us how to safely forage Yarrow, a flowering plant also known as Achillea millefolium. He gives us information about it’s uses, it's folklore, where and when they grow and how to prepare yarrow for a herbal infusion.
A film for WoodlandsTV by Emily George and Rose Dunster.
With thanks to Kael Atterton and Red Squirrel Ancestral Skills
Outdoor Art with Natural Materials
In this video you will see how fun and easy it is to create your own paints and use new techniques to create natural outdoor art that will compliment the environment. A great activity to do with all the family!
Bill The Bodger
What actually is a Bodger? WoodlandsTV met Bill at the Oak Fair at Stock Gaylard, and in this film, Bill explains how the traditional bodgers worked in teams in the woodland, each performing a different task. We were pleased to be accompanied on the harp by "Mrs Bodger" Hillary, shyly hiding in their van while Bill was finishing a mallet on his pole lathe. They were working hard to raise money for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young, www.c-r-y.org.uk, which has personal significance for them.
A film for WoodlandsTV by Jemma Cholawo.
Carving the Pheonix
Chainsaw artist Ella Fielding created this phoenix sculpture for a school in Mitcham while the pupils were away on half term. Ella started carving ten years ago with the Tree Pirates, and she is now a full time sculptor and mother of two young children. As an artist, she thinks in 3D, and after some brief sketches to demonstrate her idea, Ella uses the form of the wood to guide her instinctively, working with the grain, the knots, any nails and rock pockets becoming part of the finished piece. You can see more of her work on Instagram @ella.fielding.sculptor.
A film for WoodlandsTV by Jemma Cholawo. www.jemmacholawo.com
The Flight of the Yellow Meadow Ant
In this film, Tom Hartwell shows us a magical annual spectacle which occurs in our Meadows. Every year, usually in July, the annual flight of the Yellow Meadow Ant takes place.
Music:
Assembling - Asher Fulero
Gymnopedie No 2 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100786
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Rewilding: Conversations on the Ground
Rewilding: it sounds great, but it's complicated. We hopefully all agree that it's a good thing to improve the health and biodiversity of our environment. But what does it mean in practice? What are the common misconceptions? What are the real challenges and obstacles to a greener, wilder future? Our film maker Jemma Cholawo interviewed a knowledgeable selection of active 'rewilders' in rural Scotland and the Lake District to ask what it means to them. What does it mean to you? Let us know in the comments.
A film for woodlands.co.uk by Jemma Cholawo
Making Traditional Walking Sticks
Have you ever found a nice, straight branch and wanted to make your own walking stick? In this film, Peter Snelson from Touchwood Crafts and Coppiceworks introduces us to a selection of the most popular traditional walking sticks, and demonstrates how to make your own. Filmed at the Oak Fair in Dorset.
A film for woodlands.co.uk by Jemma Cholawo.
How to do lettering for your map
Following on from his earlier videos for Woodlands TV, "How to Draw Trees" and "How To Draw A Map" Italian artist, Michele Tranquillini shows how to create lettering. Follow his easy step by step process to learn about scale, spacing and tone.
Carving Tree Tables
Ian Sanders carves these beautifully sculptural, functional tables that look like the trees they once were. Filmed at the Oak Fair in Dorset.
A film for woodlands.co.uk by Jemma Cholawo.