12th-21st SEPTEMBER 2025
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2024

Forest School for grown ups – ‘Go Wild in Wirksworth’

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Artist Statement

 

Forest School and the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, or Forest Bathing is good for both physical and mental wellbeing. It is proven to reduce stress hormone production, improve feelings of happiness and free up creativity as well as lower heart rate and blood pressure, boost the immune system and accelerate recovery from illness. Visit us on the Art Trail and experience some mindful Forest School activities.

 

 

Pictures by Lynn Dewhurst.
" I'm using a bushcraft knife and learnt the safe ways to use it. In the picture I'm whittling and making a 'Wizard's Wand'. I sharpened a point and made designs in the bark. I wished I could have stayed all day."
" I'm using a bushcraft knife and learnt the safe ways to use it. In the picture I'm whittling and making a 'Wizard's Wand'. I sharpened a point and made designs in the bark. I wished I could have stayed all day."
"The picture shows me lighting a fire bushcraft style. The spark or ignition came from a Fire Striker which is a magnesium rod and steel striker. I made tinder from pine sap wood, kindling was Ash which burns really well. It was exciting and a fantastic sense of achievement. "
"The picture shows me lighting a fire bushcraft style. The spark or ignition came from a Fire Striker which is a magnesium rod and steel striker. I made tinder from pine sap wood, kindling was Ash which burns really well. It was exciting and a fantastic sense of achievement. "
"I'm sitting on a log next to the stream. I can hear water gurgling over the rocks and birds singing- Ecotherapy in action! That's me using a wooden mallet and small splitting froe making sticks for the campfire. Great! I want to do this again and again! "
"I'm sitting on a log next to the stream. I can hear water gurgling over the rocks and birds singing- Ecotherapy in action! That's me using a wooden mallet and small splitting froe making sticks for the campfire. Great! I want to do this again and again! "