Two Hours of Fire, Shelter and Bush Tea: An Introductory Bushcraft Workshop in Cowling

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Two Hours of Fire, Shelter and Bush Tea: An Introductory Bushcraft Workshop in Cowling

A focused, 2-hour hands-on session for families and groups that teaches basic shelter, firecraft and simple bush food techniques in a purpose-built outdoor classroom.

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Two Hours of Fire, Shelter and Bush Tea: An Introductory Bushcraft Workshop in Cowling.

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Location
Cowling
Operator
High Adventure
Category
Workshop
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

This is a compact, family-oriented bushcraft workshop in Cowling: a two-hour, instructor-led session run in a purpose-built outdoor bushcraft classroom where participants learn core survival skills—shelter, fire, food and water—through practical, supervised exercises.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE CLASSROOM

Purpose-built outdoor bushcraft classroom

The session takes place in a dedicated bushcraft classroom rather than in woodland, a controlled setting designed to maximise teaching time and safety with all materials to hand.

THE FIRE

Firecraft from spark to flame

Participants discover different methods of fire-lighting and each learner has the opportunity to create a fire starting from a spark, with a store of dry wood provided to ensure success.

SHELTER & SNACKS

Shelter building and simple bush food

The workshop covers different shelter types and includes hands-on shelter construction; food-and-water skills are demonstrated with a brew of bush tea and simple camp snacks, such as marshmallows for younger participants.

What the day feels like

What the two-hour session feels like

The workshop is fast-paced and deliberately practical: over two hours instructors guide families and groups through compact modules—shelter, fire and food—so that everyone gets a hands-on turn building, sparking and brewing in a sheltered outdoor classroom.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this workshop suits — and who it doesn’t.

1
Active familiesIdeal for parents and children (age 7 and up) who want a hands-on introduction to shelter, fire and simple camp food in a supervised setting.
2
Groups and partiesDesigned for small groups and family parties seeking a short, shared outdoor skill session rather than an extended trek or wilderness course.
3
Novice outdoorspeopleA good entry-level experience for beginners who want practical exposure to basic bushcraft concepts without woodland navigation or long exertion.
4
Young children and infantsNot suitable for children under 7; the operator specifies a minimum participant age of 7 years.

Practical planner

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What’s provided

All safety equipment, materials, insurance and professional instruction are included with the session.

Booking Notice

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Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the workshop?

The activity session lasts two hours.

What age is this suitable for?

The session is suitable for participants aged 7 and over.

Where does the session take place?

The session runs in a purpose-built outdoor bushcraft classroom rather than in woodland.

Do you provide equipment and materials?

Yes — all safety equipment, materials, insurance and professional instruction are included.

What happens if it rains?

The classroom has a parachute shelter and a store of dry wood to maximise teaching time and success in firelighting.