1-DAY FIRELIGHTING INTRODUCTION: MASTER THE ART OF FIRE BY FRICTION
Description
Discover the ancient and empowering skill of firelighting in this immersive one-day workshop. Designed for beginners and outdoor enthusiasts alike, this course will teach you how to create fire using nothing but wood, determination, and time-honored techniques. What You’ll Learn •The Art of Fire by Friction: Understand the principles behind firelighting with a bow drill. •Choosing the Right Materials: Learn which woods work best for friction fire and why. •Bow Drill Crafting: Create your own bow drill set under expert guidance and take it home to continue honing your skills. Firelighting by friction is more than a survival skill—it’s a connection to our ancestors and a celebration of human ingenuity. By the end of the day, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to create fire using natural materials, along with a bow drill set you can proudly call your own.
What's included in the price?
•Hands-on instruction from experienced tutors. •A delicious lunch cooked over an open fire. •Unlimited tea and coffee to keep you fueled throughout the day. •All materials and tools provided.
Duration
1 day
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Greenwood Music is a social enterprise, which provides programmes of wellbeing activities, Greenwood craft and Woodland management courses, all set in our beautiful 40 acre ancient woodland. All our workshops are informed by the new economic foundation (nef, 2008) Five Ways to Wellbeing We reinvest 50% of our profits into our social purpose Wellbeing in Nature programme: a social prescription to the natural health service to people with multiple and complex needs.
Suitable for
- Teenagers
- Children
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Corporate days out & team building
- School holiday workshops & activities
