Axe & Paddle teach bushcraft and ancestral skills.

Choose from our courses .  Now teaching from our new home in the Brecon Beacons in South Wales.  You can also book to stay with us or book us to come to your event.

Our aim is to educate modern man and woman in the near forgotten skills of our ancestors.  These techniques and methods – often called ‘primitive’ skills, have been perfected over thousands of years and are therefore far from primitive.  On the contrary, these crafts, tools and techniques are still superior methods today.

WHAT WE DO

Never have I learnt so much, in such a comforting, supportive and caring manner, with such effectiveness. Working with an axe and knife is scary enough, compounded by the difficulty of learning something completely new, but wow did I learn!

William Kelly - Spoon Carving Course

My son enjoyed a wonderful bespoke workshop which was such a brilliant experience for him! Thank you so much! Highly recommended..

Eleonora Tully - Bespoke Course

Steve, Kirsty and their awesome team provide a safe, secure environment in which to learn unique skills, whilst offering just the right amount of teaching and guidance

Nicky Bauer - Event Booking

The whole experience from booking to departure was simply excellent. Kirsty is a joy to deal with and when you meet the couple the passion for what they do is clear to see.

Steve is a highly knowledgeable, passionate, friendly and hilarious chap who has a natural gift for teaching.

Ollie Sandeman - Paddle Carving Course

Bring Something Unique To Your Event

bushcraft lessons and classes

We are available for bookings for your private event.

Ideal for:

  • Workshops, talks and demonstrations or exhibitions on a variety of skills and crafts
  • Family ‘backyard bushcraft’ sessions – we’ll come to you
  • Educational events at schools and museums