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WOODLAND FOLKLORE
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£60
Saturday 24th October 2020 10:00 - 16:00 Tutor: Jonathan Huet Hot drinks included |
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ABOUT THE COURSE
A one day course spent exploring the spiritual practices of the Celtic Bard: stories, poems, woodland traditions and meditation. This unique course will take you through an in-depth exploration of the trees, plants, landscape and seasons. Discover how woodland traditions and folklore are relevant to our lives today and explore nature-based meditation.
Jonathon Huet will share a rare glimpse into the folklore of woodlands, delving into the old stories of Britain, drawing from Irish, Welsh and English sources.
The day will start with a fire and meditation connecting the participant to the land, and then will continue with an in-depth sharing of knowledge of plants and trees. You will learn a practical approach to nature connection borne from nearly thirty years research into the subject. Discover how concepts of ‘Forest bathing’, ‘Mindfulness’ and deep meditation with the land, are very much entwined in the fabric of our British ancestry.
The day will include poetry and stories from early and late medieval sources which are rooted in ancient lore, as well as Classic sources from the Romantic era of the Nineteenth Century. This later poetry has the ability to also open doorways into understanding even older British traditions.
Practical identification of trees and plants will follow, as well as ethnobotany - the history and use of individual species.
The whole day will be a contemplative tour of woodland folklore, bringing together age-old concepts that are still most relevant today.
Jonathon Huet will share a rare glimpse into the folklore of woodlands, delving into the old stories of Britain, drawing from Irish, Welsh and English sources.
The day will start with a fire and meditation connecting the participant to the land, and then will continue with an in-depth sharing of knowledge of plants and trees. You will learn a practical approach to nature connection borne from nearly thirty years research into the subject. Discover how concepts of ‘Forest bathing’, ‘Mindfulness’ and deep meditation with the land, are very much entwined in the fabric of our British ancestry.
The day will include poetry and stories from early and late medieval sources which are rooted in ancient lore, as well as Classic sources from the Romantic era of the Nineteenth Century. This later poetry has the ability to also open doorways into understanding even older British traditions.
Practical identification of trees and plants will follow, as well as ethnobotany - the history and use of individual species.
The whole day will be a contemplative tour of woodland folklore, bringing together age-old concepts that are still most relevant today.
THE COURSE WILL COVER
- Understanding and working with the Celtic Tree Ogham.
- Nature-based meditation practices
- Folklore and uses of trees and plants
- Identification and uses of trees and plants
- Stories and poems connected to British Woodlands
- Study booklets to help you continue your exploration at home.
THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR
All levels - for beginners and those with knowledge of woodlands who wish to learn more.
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR
- Packed lunch or food can be purchased from the Beech Café.
- Suitable outdoor clothing for the weather. Please note that this is an outdoor course so do wear warm, waterproof clothing and be aware that seating will be on wooden benches and/or tree stumps.
ABOUT THE TUTOR
This course is run by Woodland Bard, Jonathon Huet, a specialist in tree and plant folklore. Jonathon has worked for over twenty years teaching bushcraft skills and specialising in a knowledge of the British flora, environmental storytelling and Celtic folklore. Jonathon’s traditional nature- based stories are told with passion and enthusiasm brought alive with poetry, song and rhythm.
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Check Out Accommodation
You can get 20% discount on accommodation when you stay with us during your course. Use the discount code: stay-with-us
