Environmental Education and Bushcraft
Alongside his work in the theatre, David is an inspirational teacher of Bushcraft skills and Environmental Awareness, with 10 years' experience delivering workshops to children and adults nationwide. He has worked with a wide variety of Primary and Secondary Schools as well as organisations such as The National Trust, The City Of London, Farnborough Airport, Floral Guernsey and The Royal Parks. He specialises in inspiring young minds by exploring traditional woodland crafts and the skills of hunter-gatherers and indigenous peoples around the world, and sharing how these fascinating activities can teach us much about sustainability and environmental awareness. Being a performer David also likes to blend these fun activities with lots of storytelling from around the world!
David runs his workshops from an expedition-style camp that can be set up either indoors or outdoors to create an exciting backdrop. His long experience enables him to craft a bespoke learning experience to suit the needs of your group and tie in with many aspects of the National Curriculum (History, Science, Environmental Studies, Art).
Skills explored included in the workshops can include:
Fire-making
Foraging (including wonderful nettle soup!)
Making soap from leaves
Making cordage from plants and trees Natural medicines Carving skills Tracking Flint knapping Pole Lathe turning Storytelling....
And to give your group an even more immersive experience David can also call on the talents of fellow instructors to run complimentary workshops in fascinating skills such as traditional basket making, willow weaving and Cave Art Techniques...
Skills explored included in the workshops can include:
Fire-making
Foraging (including wonderful nettle soup!)
Making soap from leaves
Making cordage from plants and trees Natural medicines Carving skills Tracking Flint knapping Pole Lathe turning Storytelling....
And to give your group an even more immersive experience David can also call on the talents of fellow instructors to run complimentary workshops in fascinating skills such as traditional basket making, willow weaving and Cave Art Techniques...
What clients say about David's workshops :
I've been at this school for six years and that was the best workshop we've ever had. It was wicked!
My favourites were the nettle soup, the birch bark pots, the funny pole-lathe and the fire. It was fun and fun and fun!
The children loved every minute, thank you. The day was superbly organised and is what childhood should be all about! We were exhausted after all that fresh air and excitement!
Big thank you for the brilliant day. We all enjoyed it so much and the children had a fantastic time. They were really inspired by the activities and I would imagine there will be lots more shelters in the woods after this weekend!
Oliver's party was a huge success, enjoyed by all generations !
Thank you so much for such a wonderful morning. The children went home and talked about it so enthusiastically. They really enjoyed your knowledge and enthusiasm. Amazing!
What an incredible time we all had – both adults & kids thoroughly enjoyed our time with you and the boys are convinced it is their best birthday party ever! I’m going to have a challenge to find something anywhere near as exciting next year!!! All the children have been talking non-stop about their time with you and all that they learnt.
I've been at this school for six years and that was the best workshop we've ever had. It was wicked!
My favourites were the nettle soup, the birch bark pots, the funny pole-lathe and the fire. It was fun and fun and fun!
The children loved every minute, thank you. The day was superbly organised and is what childhood should be all about! We were exhausted after all that fresh air and excitement!
Big thank you for the brilliant day. We all enjoyed it so much and the children had a fantastic time. They were really inspired by the activities and I would imagine there will be lots more shelters in the woods after this weekend!
Oliver's party was a huge success, enjoyed by all generations !
Thank you so much for such a wonderful morning. The children went home and talked about it so enthusiastically. They really enjoyed your knowledge and enthusiasm. Amazing!
What an incredible time we all had – both adults & kids thoroughly enjoyed our time with you and the boys are convinced it is their best birthday party ever! I’m going to have a challenge to find something anywhere near as exciting next year!!! All the children have been talking non-stop about their time with you and all that they learnt.
Booking and Prices
Day rate for Bushcraft and Environmental awareness workshops: £380
If you book a longer workshop of 3 consecutive days or more, the daily rate is subject to a 10% discount.
To inquire further about any of the above workshops, or creating your own bespoke event please email david.antrobus.hunt@gmail.com or use the form on the contact page.
If you book a longer workshop of 3 consecutive days or more, the daily rate is subject to a 10% discount.
To inquire further about any of the above workshops, or creating your own bespoke event please email david.antrobus.hunt@gmail.com or use the form on the contact page.
Drama Workshops for Schoolsit.
After many years' experience working in Theatre-In-Education and schools David offers a wide variety of Drama workshops specialising in the skills essential for young people exploring drama, such as voice, text work, verse speaking, movement and character development. These can either be one-off sessions or can be developed to create a more extended scheme of work. All of these workshops can also be offered for adults, and his Voice And Public Speaking workshops are particularly popular. For more information and to discuss prices please email david.antrobus.hunt@gmail.com