Bushcraft Courses
Join us at our extensive woodland venue of over a thousand acres in the north of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, or our stunning oak canopied private woodland set within the Harewood Estate of West Yorkshire. Our canopied basecamp and a wood fire ensure our clients keep dry and the kettle is always boiling so bring along your favourite brew.
All of our sessions are run with a maximum of either 10 or 8 people, that way we can maintain a low presence in the forest in order to experience Nature up close. The small group sizes also ensure a high level of interaction with the instructor, we'll get plenty of one to one tuition through the workshops to develop your skills at your own pace.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, we're very open and there's no obligations.
Flint Knapping and Primitive Glues - A day learning ancient crafts
Flint Knapping and Primitive Glues - A day learning ancient crafts
During this one day course students will learn the basics of flint knapping and the techniques they’ll need in order to create function crafts.
The day will start by looking at a range of tools where flint has been used for both the finished craft and also production of crafts. We will discuss and demonstrate some methods of removing flakes from bigger pieces of stone in order to be used for smaller items.
Students will gain knowledge in some knapping basics such as sourcing stone, gauging quality material, blade removal, creating platforms, flaking and what is useful for a good knapping kit including various flakers and hammer stones.
The course will focus on students producing Arrowheads, creating blades for all manner of uses and making drill tips. Aside from knapping, students will have the opportunity to use some of their Flint points to make a Flint Drill with the guidance of instructor Billy Souter.
Dates:
16th March 2024
12th October 2024
“The course will focus on students producing Arrowheads, creating blades for all manner of uses and making drill tips. Aside from knapping, students will have the opportunity to use some of their Flint points to make a Flint Drill with the guidance of the instructor.
Flint drills are a wonderful example of simple but incredibly effective Stone Age technology. A tool that is in theory easy to make but has so many practical applications. These drills are regularly used on our Bone Tools and Primitive Fishing Kit courses for various purposes.
Primitive glue making will be a key component of this craft so students will learn how to make their own resin glue and see the variety of materials that can be incorporated into the glue depending on the desired tool.
By the end of the day the aim of this course is to have students going away with a solid understanding of basic knapping techniques, a variety of simple flint tools/components and primitive resin glue. A fantastic course for anyone looking to learn more about primitive skills whether you are inexperienced or are wanting to build on your existing knowledge.” Billy Souter
WHAT’S COVERED:
Tool selection and safe use: we'll be providing all the tools and materials for the course. If you'd like to bring your own you're very welcome, but please respect our decision if we suggest you use our tools instead.
Cutting and crafting techniques
Material selection and processing
Flint knapping methods and techniques
Glue production from natural materials
DETAILS:
9.30am - 4.30pm
£120 per person
Please note the terms and conditions before you book
An arrowhead, flint drill and other items will be produced and taken home by each adult attending the course.
Small group size with a maximum of 8 guests to ensure we create a subtle atmosphere in the woods, and you get a very high interaction time with the instructor.
A full kit list is given out on booking, but you won't need much more than a mug and warm layers.
This course is catered starting with a Lunch of soup and bread warmed over the campfire.
Due the involved nature of this course, we don't feel its suitable to under 16 year olds (please ask if you have any questions)
Under 18's must be accompanied by a participating adult
Run in a beautiful Vast Woodland in north Sheffield. We'll send you exact directions with the booking pack.
Lead Instructor: Billy Souter
