{"title":"2 Day Courses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe following courses are primarily aimed at those looking for an introduction to Woodlore and bushcraft or those simply seeking a little inspiration and are wondering whether bushcraft is for them. Run over two days, the courses can make a unique present for a friend or loved one. We also offer two day courses focusing on more specialist training in certain areas of the subject.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"autumn-fungi-forager","title":"Autumn Fungi Forager","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23rd - 25th October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us along with expert mycologist Neville Kilkenny on a journey of discovery. Walking through the woods of the oldest deer park in the country, learning to identify and responsibly forage for fungi. Though we cannot guarantee what we shall find, being able to explore such a large and diverse estate provides us with many different woodland environments, giving us the best possible chance to find a wide variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course will introduce you to the fungi found in our woodlands. We shall cover as much ground as possible spending the day travelling the diverse woodlands of the estate, working as a group under Neville’s direction and keen eye, to find and learn about what specimens are available at this time of year. We shall also discover the other wild edibles along the way.  In the evening we shall come together around the fire to look in more detail at key identification points, discuss the uses of the fungi found and should we find some of the very tasty edible varieties we will prepare some to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubjects covered during this course include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible fungi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasons and likely locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTasting of seasonal fungi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses in Bushcraft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of identification keys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthics of foraging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is aimed at anyone from the complete beginner to those with an interest in fungi. A copy of An Initial Guide To The Identification of Mushrooms \u0026amp; Toadstools - Fourth Edition by Paul Nichol will be yours to take away to help you continue your journey into this intriguing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis course will start at 16:00 on day 1 and will finish at 16:00 on day 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease be aware that this is a 2-day, self-catered course, so ensure you bring enough food for the duration and a stove to cook it on. You should bring meals that are easy and quick to cook as well as plenty of snacks and a lunch for when we are on the trail. Many clients have found in the past, bringing a cool box is useful to keep all of your food inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe provide a kettle, tea, coffee, squash and biscuits in a brew box at the main campfire of the course, under a large parachute. We also have fresh drinking water and a fruit bowl available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Site\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Autumn Fungi Forager course will take place at an expedition style camp in East Sussex, close to Tunbridge Wells. The camp is situated in beautiful private woodland with lots of wildlife including deer, owls, badgers, fox and butterflies. We do not have shower\/toilet blocks at our sites; therefore all aspects of the course will have a fantastic wilderness feel, using screened camp shower and a screened latrine in the woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have a car park at the course site where your car will be kept during the course (if you bring one).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoining instructions will be sent to participants of the course 9 weeks before it is due to start giving details of where to meet, at what time, and what to bring with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre Course Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/0876\/9107\/files\/AUTUMN_FUNGI_FORAGER_PRE_COURSE_INFORMATION_1_1f5f5081-a814-4953-85ad-afc768dd6bb5.pdf?v=1779209539\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Information Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"raymearswoodlore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53509548278099,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/0876\/9107\/files\/Image1_5f1ed0de-aafd-47c5-8f4c-51bb4162aa1b.jpg?v=1777049078"},{"product_id":"introduction-to-bushcraft-with-ray-mears","title":"Introduction to Bushcraft with Ray Mears","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bushcraft for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10th - 12th July 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover nature and the possibilities of our beautiful woodlands during this short but comprehensive adventure. We invite you to join us around our campfire, taste some backcountry cooking and experience the pleasures of living in our beautiful countryside. During the course, Ray will lead you into the world of bushcraft, teaching you some of the core skills essential to living comfortably in the outdoors and opening up the many doors of this fascinating subject. As part of this course, you will be taught how to light a fire using a Ray Mears Fire Stick which will be yours to take home at the end of the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Introduction to Bushcraft course is aimed at those who have never carried out any bushcraft before or more experienced people who would prefer a shorter course. The teaching pace gives everyone a chance to learn the skills and practice them while taking in the wonderful woodland they are surrounded by. This is fully immersive training from which everyone can learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skills that will be taught during this course include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking shelters using both man-made and natural materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscovering various methods of fire-making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManagement of fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking over a fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePutting out a fire and leaving no trace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning about many useful trees and plants around us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to navigation and tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow and what to pack for a week of bushcraft in the UK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would prefer to attend a more in-depth week-long course to take your skill set further, please take a look at the Woodlore Fundamental Bushcraft course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents attending this course often surprise themselves with their own achievements!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course starts at 16:00 on day 1 and will finish at 16:00 on day 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll meals for this course will be provided, allowing each student the opportunity to do some backcountry cooking, therefore if you have special dietary requirements, please let us know on your consent form or contact the office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Site\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Introduction to Bushcraft course will take place at an expedition style camp in East Sussex, close to Tunbridge Wells. The camp is situated in beautiful private woodland with no public access with lots of wildlife including deer, owls, badgers, fox and butterflies. We do not have shower\/toilet blocks at our sites; therefore all aspects of the course will have a fantastic wilderness feel, using a screened camp shower and a screened latrine in the woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a car park at the course site where you your car will be kept during the course (if you bring one).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Details \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoining instructions will be sent to participants of the course 9 weeks before it is due to start, giving details of where to meet, at what time, and what to bring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre Course Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/0876\/9107\/files\/INTRODUCTION_TO_BUSHCRAFT_WITH_RAY_PRE_COURSE_INFORMATION.pdf?v=1779209575\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Information Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"raymearswoodlore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53589805367635,"sku":null,"price":825.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/0876\/9107\/files\/Image2_8065720d-9ed3-474d-ab6f-9ecee645f468.jpg?v=1777301183"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/0876\/9107\/collections\/Image1_15cf6a8b-7967-4d57-89e4-8d729c3ad244.jpg?v=1777357793","url":"https:\/\/raymears.com\/collections\/2-day-courses.oembed","provider":"Woodlore Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}