LANDKIN
Ancestral Crafts & Land Traditions of the Celtic Isles
Landkin is where we gather to learn ancestral crafts, folklore, and land based wisdom native to the Celtic and British isles.
We come together to see what we can learn directly from rivers, forests, stones, weather, plants, and the more-than-human world around us?
Three guiding themes inform our programming:
Honouring the Earth
Honouring the Fires
Honouring the Waters
Alongside our main curation, we also have small but vibrant pocket of craftspeople and tradition keepers offers immersive workshops and demonstrations in skills passed through generations.
Emma Gleave
Fish Skin Tanning & Ancestral Leatherwork
Emma Gleave is an educator, ancestral craft practitioner, birth worker, and co-founder of Wildlings Ed CIC. Drawing on over 15 years of experience in traditional skills, nature connection, and community learning, she creates welcoming workshops that inspire creativity, resilience, and a deeper connection to the natural world through hands-on making and shared learning.
Fish Skin Tanning and leather crafting workshops
Join Emma for a hands-on introduction to the ancient craft of fish skin tanning using wild salmon skins. Across two sessions, you’ll learn how to prepare, tan, soften, and finish fish skin into beautiful, durable leather. Explore the history, techniques, tools, and traditional uses of this unique craft before creating your own finished item to take home. Perfect for anyone interested in ancestral skills, natural materials, and traditional making, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to transform an often-overlooked resource into something practical, beautiful, and full of character.
Fish Skin Leather Craft Workshop
Discover how to transform wild salmon skins into beautiful, textured leather using traditional fish skin tanning techniques. In this practical workshop, you’ll create a unique item such as a keychain pouch, earrings, or a brooch to take home. Using simple tools and natural processes, you’ll learn an accessible ancestral skill that can easily be continued at home. Ideal for anyone interested in wildcraft, sustainable making, natural materials, and traditional crafts, this workshop celebrates resourcefulness and the beauty of transforming discarded materials into something lasting and useful.
Golden Lotus Archery
Bow Making & Archery + Arrow Head Knapping and Arrow Making
Golden Lotus Archery is a team of experienced archers, bow makers, and instructors dedicated to sharing the art and tradition of archery. Their welcoming sessions introduce participants of all abilities to this timeless skill, building focus, confidence, and connection through a fun and engaging experience.
Bow Making Workshops
Craft your own Longbow or Mongolian Horse Bow with the Golden Lotus Archery team. Combining traditional techniques with high-quality modern materials, this hands-on workshop guides you through the process of creating a beautiful, functional bow from start to finish. Along the way, you’ll learn about the history, design, and craftsmanship behind these remarkable tools. Perfect for archers, makers, and anyone interested in traditional skills, this workshop offers the unique satisfaction of creating a bow with your own hands and connecting with a craft that has endured for centuries.
Arrow Making Workshop
Create your own traditional wooden arrow in this hands-on workshop with Golden Lotus Archery. Using quality cedar shafts, brass target points, and colourful feather fletchings, you’ll learn the techniques needed to assemble and finish a beautiful, functional arrow. Guided by experienced instructors, you’ll gain an appreciation for the skill, precision, and heritage behind this essential part of archery. Suitable for beginners, this workshop offers a rewarding opportunity to make a unique keepsake while connecting with one of humanity’s oldest traditions.
Arrowhead Carving Workshops
Learn the ancient craft of arrowhead carving with the Golden Lotus Archery team. Using quality stone slate, you’ll shape and refine your own traditional-style arrowhead while exploring techniques that have been used for thousands of years. Suitable for beginners and experienced makers alike, this workshop offers a fascinating introduction to one of humanity’s oldest crafts. Your finished piece can be mounted as an arrow point, turned into a pendant, or kept as a handcrafted memento of your experience.
Flint & Dan Franklin
Traditional Log Building Methods
Flint and Dan Franklin are log builders and woodworking educators with over 45 years of combined experience in traditional timber building methods. From off-grid living and hand-tool craftsmanship to large-scale log building pro jects, they share practical skills and a passion for natural building, helping participants discover the art of creating sustainable structures using time-honoured techniques.
Log Building Workshop
Discover the fascinating world of traditional log building in this hands-on workshop. Learn how skilled craftspeople transform raw timber into strong, beautiful structures using hand tools, scribers, and traditional marking and shaping techniques. You’ll gain insight into log-to-log joinery, sustainable building methods, and the problem-solving skills involved in working with roundwood. Suitable for beginners and those with an interest in natural building, this session offers a practical introduction to an ancient craft that combines creativity, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to natural materials.
NO NEED TO BOOK – DROP IN DEMOS AVAILABLE
Jonny Gonzales
Spoon Carving & Green Woodwork
Jonny Gonzales is a woodworker and artist specialising in greenwood craft and spoon carving. Inspired by traditional Scandinavian woodworking practices learned in Sweden, he shares practical carving skills and a deep appreciation for natural materials. His workshops offer a rewarding introduction to the art of making by hand.
Spoon Carving Workshop: From Log to Spoon
Learn the rewarding craft of spoon carving with traditional craftsman Jonny Gonzales. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll transform a freshly cut log into a functional wooden spoon using traditional greenwood carving techniques. You’ll be introduced to essential tools, safe carving practices, and time-honoured methods while enjoying the satisfaction of creating something useful from natural materials. Suitable for beginners and more experienced makers alike, you’ll leave with your own handcrafted spoon and the confidence to continue exploring this timeless craft at home.
Jemima Taylor
Tinker Taylor: Jewellery & Metal Workshops
Jemima (Tinker) Taylor is a jeweller, artist, and educator specialising in jewellery and metalwork. Through her travelling workshop, Tinker Taylor’s, she brings hands-on creative experiences to festivals and events. Her workshops encourage participants to learn traditional techniques, develop new skills, and create meaningful handcrafted pieces.
Handcrafted Treasures: Jewellery Workshops with Tinker Taylor
Create your own handmade jewellery in these beginner-friendly workshops with Tinker Taylor. Suitable for adults and young people aged 10+, each session introduces traditional metalsmithing techniques in a fun and supportive environment. Choose from silver ring making, copper mushroom pendants, or copper and brass earrings, and learn skills including shaping, piercing, soldering, texturing, and finishing. No previous experience is required, and you’ll leave with a unique piece of handcrafted jewellery and a new appreciation for the art of traditional metalworking.
Amanda Raynar
Willow Basketry & Willow Weaving Workshops
Amanda Rayner is a willow artist, basketmaker, and founder of Wyldwood Willow. With over 25 years of experience, she creates handcrafted willow baskets, sculptures, and garden structures while sharing traditional weaving skills through engaging, hands-on workshops. Her teaching inspires participants of all abilities to explore the creativity and heritage of willow craft.
For workshop dates and further information, please contact: wyldwoodwillow@gmail.com.
Willow Basket Weaving Workshop
Learn willow weaving with Amanda Rayner, an award-winning weaver with over 20 years’ experience. Friendly, hands-on workshops are available for adults and children, from beginners to experienced makers.
Workshop options:
Bird Feeders – 30 mins, £12
Dragonflies, Hearts & Stars – 45–60 mins, £20
Berry Pickers – 1.5 hrs
Fruit Bowls & Foraging Baskets – 3–4 hrs, £40
Shoppers & Bicycle Baskets – 5–6 hrs, £50
Small-group sessions with plenty of guidance to help you build confidence and skills in willow weaving.