Welcome to A Weekend in the Woods
We are delighted to invite you to the third gathering of Crafty Women, a weekend designed to create space for women to relax, connect, and explore their creativity in the heart of the Shropshire woodland. Whether you are seeking hands-on crafting, time in nature, or simply a peaceful escape, this weekend is about freedom, choice, and connection.
- Date: Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd May 2026 (option to arrive on the Friday night)
- Arrival: 10 AM
- Departure: 3:30 PM
- Cost: £135 per person
A Weekend to Unwind and Connect
Over two days, you’ll have the chance to:
- Leatherwork: Craft your own foraging pouches
- Work with Rawhide – make a simple rawhide rattle or pot/container
- Felting: Explore natural fibres and textures to create beautiful, tactile pieces
- Fire Lighting: Learn the skills to safely start and maintain a woodland fire – a really empowering skill to harness
- Shelter Building: Construct a natural shelter — and for those seeking the ultimate adventure, sleep under the stars in your creation
All workshops are optional — you can pick and choose, or simply watch, sip tea, and soak up the woodland atmosphere in a hammock or by the campfire
What’s included
- Saturday evening meal: Cooked with love over the campfire, nourishing and delicious
- Sunday breakfast: Light, wholesome, and perfect for a morning in nature
- Tea, cake, and treats: Available throughout the weekend to keep spirits high
What to bring
- Camping gear: Bring all your usual camping equipment, including your tent. (You’re welcome to use the campfire for cooking if you’d like.)
- Seating: A chair if you prefer, although there are plenty of stumps and natural seats if you’d like to go “au naturel.”
- Baked goods: Please bring a baked treat to share — this helps ensure there’s always plenty of cake to enjoy.
- Bread & cheese: Bring a loaf of bread and a block of cheese so everyone can nibble and share throughout the weekend.
- Head torch or flashlight for moving around after dark.
- Warm, cosy clothing suitable for spending time outdoors — layers are best!
Why Join?
- Immerse yourself in a creative, supportive community of women
- Take time to unwind and reconnect with yourself and nature
- Learn new skills and explore traditional craft techniques
- Enjoy delicious, wood-fired meals and the comfort of the forest
- Leave refreshed, inspired, and grounded
