🛠 Crafts – Projects, Skills & Workshops

Welcome to Crafts, a hub for practical skills, hands-on projects, and traditional techniques. This section focuses on woodworking, wildlife projects, home DIY, and workshop safety, providing a starting point for anyone looking to learn, build, and create.

🌳 Woodwork

Woodworking covers a wide range of projects for the garden, home, and wildlife. Examples include:

  • Wildlife Projects – hedgehog feeders, bird boxes, bat boxes
  • Garden Projects – raised beds, compost bins
  • Home Projects – shelving, tool racks

Guides will provide clear step-by-step instructions and safety tips for using hand and power tools.

🪢 Traditional Skills

This pillar explores time-honoured crafts that are useful and satisfying:

  • Scything – for sustainable grass and weed management
  • Net Making – for DIY traps or craft projects
  • Basket Weaving – creating functional and decorative baskets
  • Cordage – making rope and twine from natural fibres

Each skill will include practical techniques and project ideas.

🧰 Tools & Safety

Working with tools safely is essential. This section will cover:

  • Hand Tools – selection, care, and correct usage
  • Power Tools – safe handling and maintenance
  • Protective Gear & Workshop Safety – eye, ear, hand, and respiratory protection

Proper setup and equipment use reduce risk while allowing more effective work.

🌟 Why Explore Crafts

Crafts develop practical skills, problem-solving, and creativity. They produce useful items for home, garden, or wildlife while giving the satisfaction of making something yourself.

Even before detailed guides are live, this hub acts as a central point for all crafts-related projects. Each pillar will eventually contain multiple clusters with step-by-step guides, diagrams, and safety notes.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need experience to start these projects?
A: No. Projects range from beginner-friendly to more advanced techniques. Guides will explain every step clearly.

Q: Will wildlife projects be included?
A: Yes. Hedghog feeders, bird boxes, and bat boxes are examples of upcoming guides.

Q: Are safety instructions included?
A: Yes. Every project will include guidance on hand tools, power tools, and protective equipment.

Q: When will full project guides be available?
A: Guides will be added progressively. This hub provides an overview of the skills and projects to expect.