Once you’ve made your willow sculpture, if you're planning to keep it outside, some like to oil them to protect them and extend their life. Here are some tips on which oils to use and which to avoid.

A reminder of some of the simple steps we can take to achieve more balance and improved well-being. Some practical and simple ways to start now.

A few sustanable christmast craft ideas you can do with your children. Worksheets & crafts we’ve found that we think you may like. From how to make twig stars and christmas trees.

If you’re new to spoon carving and want to buy the tools you need to make spoons at home. Here are some recommended axes, knives and books to get you started.

Once you’ve carved a wooden spoon or turned a bowl. Some like to oil them to protect them. Here are some tips on which oils to use and which to avoid. Use food grade oils, Don’t use Olive oil. Find out a list of recommended greenwood carving oils.

We always get asked for the recipes we serve at our bushcraft camp and craft hub. People love our “cooked over the Jamie Oliver inspired butternut squash and chickpea casserole” and peanut butter cookies. Both recipes are easy & quick to make & are gluten free and dairy free.

What is Forest Bathing? Recommended websites, books, tips to try it yourself and videos to find out more.
…and what it is not.

West Horsley is home to the Coronation Meadows found in the ancient Woodlands called The Sheepleas. 110 hectars of woodland and wildflower meadows. A lovely place to walk. Find out more about it.

Sustainability is important to us. The wood for our woodcarving craft workshops is source from sustainable sources. We’ve also planted over 1,000 English broadleaf trees on the farm.

Find out what else we’re doing.

A few photos and description of what it was like to take part on the traditional Tampico fibre wooden brush workshop on our farm in Surrey. 

Explore the many types of baskets that can be made by weaving willow. From Frame baskets to berry baskets to older styles.

A selection of photos from craft, woodcarving and art workshops here at Joy Farms to give you a flavour of the experience days here. Photos from Spoon carving to bowl turning and more.

The best alcohol free Christmas drink alternative. Alcohol free mulled wine. The best recipe we’ve ever had. Tastes close to the real thing. Easy and everyone we’ve served it to loved it.

Find out what the florist experts use to make their wreaths & what our students learnt on their wreath making workshops.

From folliage, decorations and what wire to use.

Hen do activity ideas with a difference. Learn something new in the relaxed nature surrounds of our craft workshop nestled in the beautiful Surrey Hills - less than an hour from London. From Botanical printing to willow basket weaving to spoon carving and more.

Find out why a Corporate day out spoon carving at Joy Farms was such a success for Chimney Fire Coffee. From the location, unique outdoor setting, workshop content and therapeutic benefits for all…

To celebrate Mental Health Awareness week, we’re offering 20% off any course or gift voucher booked during the 9th and midnight of the 14th May 2022. (Limited to the First 30 customers)

The Lord Lieutenant of Surrey and his wife visit Joy Farms craft, woodcarving and art hub as part of Surrey Day 2022. Find out more about their visit

Bring your team together and do something different. Let them bond and de-stress whilst learning a new craft, a cuppa by the open fire and soaking up nature on our Surrey Hills farm. Less than an hour from London.

Explore the many types of baskets that can be made by weaving willow. From Frame baskets to berry baskets to older styles.