Ancient Fire

• Learn the ancient skill of making fire by friction in this 3.5 hour workshop.
• Looking at what woods are suitable and the elements required, we will learn what it takes to bring an ember into life, and how to blow this into flame.
• This is an opportunity to connect with this most vital of elements in a primitive and powerful way. Come and experience a re-kindling of connection with the natural world by learning this ancient vital skill.
• A pre-prepared bow drill kit is supplied for each individual, or one if your a parent/child team (to take home afterwards along with instructions). During the workshop we will refine this kit to make it functional. Through this refining, we will further understand the elements involved, enabling you to craft your own kits in the future.
• The day will begin with understanding the elements necessary along with a demonstration. We will then refine our own kits, to begin putting them into practise to learn the technique.
• Bringing fire to life demands full focus and energy, not all may succeed on the day but you will at the very least leave with a bow drill kit and an understanding of how to progress and refine your skills.
• Ages 12+. (all individuals below 18 are to be accompanied by one participating adult per child) This is for accomplished youth's who are familiar with using handtools.
• Tools used: bushcraft knife, handsaw (all tool usage to be overlooked by participating adult)
• There will be a hot kettle on the go with teas and coffees available, aside from this it is a self catered event. Bring along your own refreshments, snacks and lunch as you please.
• All materials and tools supplied.

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