About the Author

Richard Irvine is a passionate advocate of high-quality outdoor-learning experiences for children and adults. He is a qualified teacher and greenwood carver. Irvine lives in Torrington, Devon, UK.

Reviews

"An absolutely fantastic craft book with a ton of amazing projects and makes - but more importantly, some really excellent lessons on how to do everything safely and responsibly. The book would also be a boon to forest school teachers looking for some interesting things to do in their sessions. Sum this book up in a sentence: A really fantastic 'manual' for would-be woodland crafters and whittlers with 20 simple but absorbing projects to keep kids interested and engaged."-- "Read It Daddy"

"Forest Craft embraces these opportunities and develops them in many wonderful ways that are sure to delight those who experiment with them. The book is subtitled 'A child's guide to whittling in the woodland', but it is so much more than this. It is a beautifully presented book with clear instructions and engaging ideas which inspires me as an adult and forest school leader to get out my tools and have a go at some of the projects. The explanations are simple enough that they could be understood by a child, but it would also be an invaluable resource for parents, teachers and outdoor professionals seeking to expand their knowledge or gain fresh ideas for forest crafts. Overall, this is an outstanding book which provides a wonderful resource for anyone wanting to explore forest crafts. Published by GMC Publications, it makes an excellent companion to Forest School Adventures... this book is like having your trainer sitting alongside you, reminding you of what you need to do and what you can achieve."-- "Living Woods Magazine"

"I'd recommend Forest Craft to be on every outdoor family's list, whether to buy now or to put in as a Christmas request... Forest Craft is blooming awesome and definitely going on my list of outdoor books for National Book Day!"-- "Kids of the Wild"

"If there is one thing that we can surely all agree on, it's that getting young people outside more is a noble cause that should be championed by all. Luckily, authors such as Richard Irvine are doing their bit. In Forest Craft, you'll find a fantastic collection of whittling projects for children to work on, from crafting a kazoo to creating miniature furniture. Projects are broken down into steps and clearly outlined with photographs, making each one easy to follow. With advice on techniques, safety and which wood is good for what, this is a sure-fire way to get children away from screens and engaging with the outdoors."-- "Adventure Travel Magazine"

"There have been many books published which include toolwork with children and young people in the woods, but this one is one of the most comprehensive, useful and applicable I have read to date. This will make a great present for any Forest Schooler or Practitioner.... a much needed accessible text on working with tools in woodland and forest school education and play."-- "Jon Cree - Director of the Forest School Association"