This was our fourth year at Camp Bestival and there was one place I wanted to visit that we had not done before – Spinney Hollow.
At Spinney Hollow you get to learn the skills for your land adventures with practical craft skills and the opportunity to brush up on your sword/ axe/ bow making to be a fully equipped explorer.
There are traditional Green Woodwork and creative rural arts workshops daily but I would recommend you book as soon as you get there as some of the popular ones sell out fast.
I was hoping that Isaac would choose to make a Hazel weaved Pirate Ship but he decided upon a making a shield with Al Fresco forge whilst Eliza wanted to make a dream catcher.
I have to say that both workshops were amazing with the children by giving them clear instruction and helping them enough to feel confident and supported but also letting them do most of the work themselves. Isaac has a good hammer technique apparently (future DIY helper) and Eliza had a real eye for colour with her dreamcatcher.
Both workshops took around 45 minutes and they came out pleased as punch with their creations. Isaac’s shield is now mounted on the wall in his bedroom and Eliza has her dream catcher above her bed.
Most activities in Spinney Hollow are charged, however it is a nominal amount. Isaac’s shield cost £10 to make and Eliza’s dreamcatcher was just £3 which covered materials.
We will definitely revisit Spinney Hollow next year and hopefully Sebby will be old enough to make something too.
This looks so much fun. I wish Bestival was closer to us as it looks such an entertaining weekend x
I am all for trying out traditional crafts at fairs, camps and such. You get to learn such a lot, even as an adult.
Sounds great. So nice for the children to be able to try something different, that they can then be proud of!
Isn’t it fantastic how the children are encouraged to do it as much on their own as they can? Giving them self confidence and the ability to be proud with what they made? I loved this about Camp Bestival – we went to Spinney Hollow last time and my son made a sword.
I have to say that this were amazing to the children. Keep up the good work!
These kind of things are so great for kids, they love being a bit of responsibility when it comes to tools and stuff they aren’t usually allowed to touch. What great creations too! 🙂
Aaaaw this sounds like so much fun for the younger ones x x
The end results look great, such a great way to use those manual and motor skills!
This looks like so much fun. I have always wanted to make a dream catcher with my daughter 🙂
Oh wow I love that they have things like this to do at CB. That dream catcher is pretty x
Looks perfect – I love that they made something worth making and to keep!
It is amazing how much fun everyone seemed to have at Camp Bestival, not a niggle in sight x
My nephew and niece would love this workshop. Sounds like creative fun.
How much fun does that look like. I need to go one year with the kids.
What a lovely idea! And so nice that you got to make a memento of the weekend.
These look like great workshops for kids. I hope we get to join you next year, as we love making things too
It seems that Camp Bestival was fantastic. We would love to attend next year, I bet little man would love the workshops!
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I love events like this when you can make and take! I’ve always wanted to make a dreamcatcher too – I can’t believe it was only £3!
This looks like lots of fun! And both your little ones creations are fab 🙂
Think I will have to take my two one year.
We went a few years back and although the activities then were great they seem far better now 🙂
What a fantastic idea! Sounds like a great way to spend a day
So cool you were able to get in, I’ve heard before it books up quick!
This looks fab! I know My little one will love it! Will definitely go next year!
This looks great, my kids would certainly love making their own bows and arrows. Mich x
I must go to Bestival next year. I’ve heard so many incredible things about it already and this has sold it even more! x