Pick flowers on a dry day, ideally in the morning once any dew has evaporated.
Think of a moment worth celebrating, such as the change of a season, a solstice, a birthday, or a day that means something to you, like a day connected to nature.
Split the group into smaller groups of five to seven and ask each group to stand in a circle.
Choose a quiet, natural location rich in bird life, such as a woodland edge, meadow, park or waterside, ideally with a mix of habitats to attract different species.
Cut a piece of nettle cordage about twenty to thirty centimetres long, depending on your wrist size and how many beads you want to use.
Search a beach, riverbank or path for a stone that feels right to you.
Choose a patch of habitat with good bird activity, such as a hedgerow, a scrubby field corner or a woodland edge.
Find a spot beside a path used by dog walkers, where you can sit out of the way with a view of the hedges and trees on either side.
Find a level area of firm, dry ground, clear of anything that might catch the bow as it moves, and place your tinder bundle to one side.
Clear the ground beneath where you will use the storm kettle down to bare earth, since it will scorch anything underneath.