Acorn Processing Workshop (for adults)
Price Options
£60 - £80 (sliding scale). Standard fee: £70 Supporters fee: £80, Supported fee £60
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On this day we will walk the land and meet several oak trees and learn traditional methods of harvesting and processing fresh and dried acorns as our ancestors once did. We will share tree lore and learn some of the gifts of food and medicine that the oak tree offers. As a group we will learn how to process acorn flour, among other acorn foods, using traditional methods and will be able to share this with friends and families or children that you work with.
Who is this course suitable for?
- This workshop is for adults and will support those working with children in outdoor education such as Forest School facilitators.
The course will cover
- Learn how to process acorns into flour using traditional and modern methods.
- Learn different leaching methods and how to turn flour, meal, and whole pieces into a variety of delicious foods.
- Explore why acorns are important as a food source and learn about the nutrients contained in them.
- Learn about the history of Oaks and acorns as well as what they offer today.
- Learn a song dedicated to the oak that you will be able to go home and share with your family, friends and those you work with.
- Explore the old names and gifts of the oak tree as we share food that they provide and touch upon their medicinal uses.
- An opportunity to create nourishing connection with others, to honour and celebrate the trees, engage with simple ceremony and have time to slow down and listen to the land.
- Forest School facilitators and nature educators will learn song, games and story that will help children to have a deeper connection to the trees. This is an important aspect of the Children’s Forest approach.
Your investment:
£60 – £80 (sliding scale)
- Standard fee: £70
- Supporters fee: £80
- Supported fee: £60
We are committed to making this work as accessible and inclusive as possible therefore have a number of concessionary spaces reserved for those in financial need, plus one fully funded space. Please enquire at [email protected].
Please pay at the level comfortable to you. We support paying it forward – when you pay more as a supporter, it will directly facilitate someone else to attend via the supported (concessionary) rate. And all additional income will directly help with the planting of Children’s Forests, contributing towards a bright future for all.
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About the tutors
Erica Shorter: Erica has been learning and playing in nature as a Forest School Leader and Nature Connection Mentor for over 10 years. She is happiest wandering barefoot in the forest and brings a flavour of deep nature connection into her work with children and adults. She is informed and inspired by the 8 Shields and is passionate about creating spaces for people to feel deeply connected with nature and their inner landscapes.
Jen Beaufoy Jen is a nature mentor working for children and adults, has worked as a permaculture designer and teacher, and is also a home educating mum. Jen is passionate about caring for Earth and for people and feels it is a great privilege to facilitate people’s connection to nature and witness what it brings forth.
