Transcript crafts - Shawlands Primary School

Caitlin, Luke and
Amir S
Shawlands
Primary P7
Ensi, Rowan and
Mariya
Jordan, Declan and
Ibraheem
CRAFTS
Basketry
Basketry is becoming more popular in Scotland,
and professionals and amateurs alike gather
material from woodlands and hedgerows.
Traditional basketry relies mainly on willow.
This should be cut between November and
March, and bundled for drying and storage. The
bundles are soaked for a few days before use,
to regain their flexibility.
Papermaking
Paper making is another craft that has gained
momentum in recent years. Fallen leaves make
interesting addition to the mixture sometimes
providing amazing results .Paper can also be
made from woody polypore bracket fungi that
grow on tree trunks. To make pulp these fungi
need to be chopped and then soaked for days
or even weeks before macerating them in a
blender
Fishing in Scotland is
very popular because
different fishes and you
need to use a fishing
rod , bait and bucket to
put your fish in.
Exploring in
Scottish woodlands
is great because
you can see lots of
different wildlife.
You can see lots of
plants.
Cycling is up hills is hard but
it gives you more muscles on
your legs. More people
cycling than taking a car or a
motor bike is better for the
environment. There are lots
of different cycling tracks in
Scotland’s forests.
Walking is very
healthy. There
are lots of paths
for walking in
the Scottish
Woodlands
Scottish forest fruit and vegetables
•Most of the fruit and vegetables we can find in our
forests are used for food. Some of the main ones are
raspberry, blackberry and elderberry.
•Some of the other main uses for the fruit and veg are
crafts, gifts, medicine and drinks. Here are some
examples,
CRAFT
DRINK
MEDICINE
Blackberry
Blackberry
Elderberry
Elderberry
Raspberry
Sloe
GIFTS
Blackberry
Raspberry