Oak Clan Forge ~ Teaching Iron Age Celtic craft WORK EXPERIENCE
Crew with us this Summer to either build a wood henge, create a crafts field settlement or assemble and volunteer in a beautiful hand built forge, teaching Iron Age Celtic craft and supporting a heritage blacksmith - all as part of Into The Wild Festival 2026!
Events and Festival Dates & Locations 2026:
INTO THE WILD SUMMER FESTIVAL
Location: Chiddinglye Estate (near Forest Row), West Hoathly, West Sussex, RH19 4QS
This is a work experience placement for archaeology students and practical, creative and artistic people. No experience is necessary as training will be given.
Please fill out this application form to give us your details and apply for a place https://forms.gle/rzLYynTeRLNSWcR87
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Volunteer Opportunities ~ Roles available:
- Wood henge build crew (See info and dates on other listing)
- Build, break and rebuild crew (See info and dates on other listing)
- Oak Clan Forge Event Crew: Copper workshop assistants, Front of house, Chef and assistant
Roles available DURING THE FESTIVAL:
- Event Crew (Ideally 6 X 4 hour shifts in exchange for 1 X ticket to Into the Wild festival + 3 meals per work day)
Dates: Arrive: PM 25th August - Latest AM on 26th August
Leave: PM - 31st August
*Note lower down you will see additional dates for the build and break!
Copper workshop assistants
- To assist teaching of Iron Age and Celtic metal forming and repoussé work during the summer months around England.
- Finishing touches to the set up of our camp/ forge
- Set up/ pack down teaching space each day
- Team training run through of teaching
- Teach children and adults copper craft including handling payments.
Front of house
- Talking to the public about & promoting our exciting work
- Showing people available workshops
- Taking sign ups and bookings for courses and camps, including handling payments.
Chef and assistant + £50 payment each
- Plan menu and shopping list
- To cook 2 meals a day during setup (1 day before event) and during eventFire maintenance and management
- Washing up
