WoodlandsTV - Skills
Restoring an Arboretum
We hear from Rebecca Cork who is heading up a conservation project to restore a historically and culturally rich arboretum for community use. The arboretum was first designed and planted in the 19th century and enjoys over 300 rare and champion trees - including one of the most varied collections of oaks in the UK. With the fantastic support of volunteers, woodland experts and local historians, Bec is keen to learn from this unusual ecosystem - allowing the environment to guide the renovation process. http://tortwortharboretum.org An Adliberate film http://www.adliberate.co.uk for WoodlandsTV http://www.woodlands.co.uk/tv
An Introduction to Cabinet Making
Experienced furniture designer and maker Andrew Marsh talks us through the making of a beautiful bespoke wooden cabinet. Andrew adopts traditional furniture making techniques within his work, explaining these terms to us. His love of wood and his passion for his craft is evident, as is his understanding of the various timbers he uses - for different purposes - both aesthetic and practical. http://andrewmaker.com/ An Adliberate film http://www.adliberate.co.uk for WoodlandsTV http://www.woodlands.co.uk/tv
Tinder in the Woodlands
Where's Rudolph this time?
While our red nose reindeer hides, Woodland Educator Paul Beadle, explains explains how to find appropriate tinder in the woodlands, he shows how to start a fire without matches, and how to make it last ...
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Building a shelter in the Woodlands
Woodland Educator Paul Beadle explains the basics of building a safe shelter in the forest that will last ...
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Building Classic Oak Barns
Here we see Andrew and some of his Classic Barn Company team - project manager Ben and craftsman Witold - as they share their passion for producing beautiful oak-framed garages. They are Accredited to The Guild of Master Craftsmen and the buildings they create reflect their care and attention to detail. Their pride in their work is obvious - from conception through to completion - as is their love of this traditional, reliable timber. http://www.classicbarns.co.uk An Adliberate film http://www.adliberate.co.uk for WoodlandsTV http://www.woodlands.co.uk/tv
Cooking Accidental Meat in the Woodlands
Artist Tribal Ali cooks popcorn with the blackbird that accidentally crashed against her newly polished windows, making sure nothing goes to waste.
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Taxidermy in the Woodlands
Tribal Ali undresses a magpie, shows how to preserve its plumage and displays amazing creations with birds' feathers.
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Making Elderflower Cordial
Here we see Kate Harden enthusiastically taking us through the various stages of making elderflower cordial, following a favourite recipe from childhood. She also carefully decorates an elderflower cake - delicious! Dissolve 3lbs/1.4kg sugar in 1¾ pints/1 litre of boiling water. Add 2oz/55g citric acid crystals, juice of 1 lemon, 20 elderflower heads. Leave 24 hours. Strain and bottle.
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How to Make Laths
Here we see how to make traditional handmade wooden laths from Sweet Chestnut - used in lime plastering construction and heritage restoration work. Experts Justin Owen and his sons Jack and Curtis, and friend and colleague Bobby, carry out this skilled craft on the mixed woodland they coppice. Care is taken from the initial selection and cutting of the managed wood through to the stacking and storing of the bundles. The skilful splitting of the wood follows the grain to ensure the durability of each lath and the uneven surface of the laths offers additional grab for the lime plaster. To contact J.Owen Services - email [email protected] An Adliberate film http://www.adliberate.co.uk for WoodlandsTV http://www.woodlands.co.uk/tv
Identifying Edible Roadkill by the Woodlands
Artist and Wild Food Forager, Alison Brierley - aka - Tribal Ali, explains the steps to take to identify whether dead animals found by the side of the road are edible.
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