Craft Courses for all levels
Set in the woodland hills of Exmoor National Park - Nettlecombe Craft School is a hidden Gem teaching heritage arts and crafts skills. Whatever your skill level, there is something to learn. So come, sit round a fire with us creating craft, passion and community.
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Some feedback we’ve recieved
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I had a fantastic time learning to spoon carve with Jeffrey. I had no experience of spoon carving, or woodwork in general, before this but that caused no issue. All of the tools were provided and the pace of the teaching was excellent. Jeffery really took the time to explain and demonstrate each stage and technique so i never felt out of my depth. I found spoon carving with Jeffery to be incredibly satisfying and surprisingly relaxing and recommend it to everyone. Be warned, you may find it addictive.
Matt Addinel
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Loved Jeffrey's course, such a great way to spend a day and learn carving skills to take with you anywhere and everywhere as long as you've got the tools! His approach was relaxed and informal whilst being jam packed with useful tips and techniques, and made everyone feel as ease with the new processes. Would highly recommend, I've since got my own knives and can resist an evening spent whittling!
Steph Davies
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I'll never look at a spoon in the same way again. Jeffrey's workshop was my first attempt at making anything out of wood other than a fire. We started with a spoon-blank and were coached through the different types of cut, Jeffrey's steady instruction and individual attention kept us safe, and improved my clumsy technique. In the afternoon we learned how to axe our own blank from the log itself and then had a whole new spoon to create. The instructions were clear, the banter fun and both coffee and biscuits were plentiful. More than that I came away with brand new skill - I love carving spoons! Warning: this activity is addictive.
Layla Ingle
What we do
Saturday October 4th 2025
AM 10am - 1pm
PM 2pm - 5pm
Step into the woods and uncover the fascinating world of fungi on this hands-on foraging experience at Nettlecombe Craft School. Led by an experienced guide, this 2.5-hour walk is designed to awaken your senses, deepen your connection to the natural world, and equip you with the knowledge to safely identify, prepare, and enjoy wild mushrooms and edible plants.
We’ll begin with a warm welcome, a safety briefing, and an overview of the session, including the legal and sustainable principles of responsible foraging. Then we’ll head into the surrounding landscape to search for seasonal mushrooms—interspersed with stops to explore the edible and medicinal plants we find along the way.
Back at the craft school, we’ll sort and safely identify our finds using trusted field guides. You’ll learn how to distinguish common edible species, avoid potential lookalikes, and discover the culinary and healing properties of the day’s harvest. To round off the session, we’ll prepare a simple wild taster so you can experience the flavours of the forest firsthand.
The course concludes with a relaxed Q&A—perfect for digging deeper into preservation techniques, cooking tips, and how to safely continue your foraging journey.
Whether you're a curious beginner or looking to deepen your knowledge, this friendly and informative session offers the perfect introduction to the world of wild food.