About the Instructors

Andrew Bryan

Andrew is the founder and Head Instructor at Bright Sparks Bushcraft. He holds a lifelong interest in the outdoors and nature. As a child, he enjoyed Scouts and is now a Scout Leader at the same group he attended over 25 years ago.  His hobbies include mountineering, cooking and camping.

After leaving school he studied for a BTEC National Diploma in Distribution Studies with an interest in horticulture.  He has run a gardening business since 2004.

Since spending a year at Woodcraft School, and completing the NCFE Level 3 in Bushcraft Leadership, run by the award winning John Rhyder, Andrew has been persuing his passion to teach bushcraft and outdoor skills in a natural enviroment.  One of his main aims is to spark others' enthusiasm for bushcraft.  He believes that nature-based learning can positively influence everyone. 

Qualifications:

• NCFE Level 3 in Bushcraft Leadership
• INWA British Nordic Walking Instructor
• REC Level 2 First Aid
• BEL (Basic Expedition Leadership) - enables him to lead walking expeditions in lowland Britain
• Level 2 Food Hygiene

Assistant Instructors

Bright Sparks Bushcraft has a number of assistant instructors who share Andrew's passion and professionalism. All assistant instructors hold a minimum of:

• NCFE Level 3 Bushcraft Leadership
• First Aid at Work
• Level 2 Food Hygiene