Flint
Knapping
4 - 5 August
2012
Tutor : Will Lord
Two years ago we ran a
fascinating workshop on flint tool making by John Lord, internationally
renowned for his art. This year his son Will is our tutor.
Over the weekend you will learn how to
make a selection of primitive tools, such as arrowheads, knife blades,
scrapers, burins and axe heads. - from the best flint in the UK
(or probably the world!)
Alongside the flint knapping you will have
access to bone for making needles and harpoons. We will use sinew and
pitch for hafting the arrowheads and explore fletching techniques that
work well and would most likely have been used in the past. Altogether
you will have a fascinating two days that will open the distant past
to you, in a way that will stay with you forever.
All tools, materials and safety
equipment will be provided. For more details see Will's website
www.beyond2000bc.co.uk
Teaching : 10 am Saturday - 4 pm
Sunday
Cost of course : £130 includes lunches
and materials. It is possible to stay on the farm or camp . Please see details
under
Accommodation
Booking Form
 Flint knapping
with John Lord |
