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Cob sculpture making

Learn how to make small sculpture – that also incorporates a solitary bee habitat – from natural materials you can find on a woodland walk.

  • Goal: Connect with natureFind a new hobby or interestLearn something new
  • Location: Outdoors
  • Group Size: By myself
  • Estimated reading or watching time: Over three minutes
  • Type: Instructor-led learning, Video
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Woodlands are dynamic places bursting with life, sounds, smells, colours and textures.

We have a primeval affinity with woodlands, so it is not surprising how easily we can feel comfortable in these environments. Woodlands are truly nourishing places to spend time in.

This video portrays a short journey through the woodland collecting natural material for making a small sculpture which also incorporates a solitary bee habitat.

Foraging for materials allows us to get close and personal with nature which is intrinsic to the enjoyment of creative activity in woodland spaces.

Cob sculpture making

About Chris Elliot

Chris is an artist, a creative woodland skills instructor and a qualified bushcraft leader.

Chris has residence in woodland in South Pembrokeshire and runs programmes for health and wellbeing, as well as courses and activities for schools, groups, individuals and families of all ages and abilities.

This resource was supplied by Chris Elliot, Abi Makepeace (video) and Gilly Booth (audio).

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