Flint-Knapping Workshop

For thousands of years, our ancestors lived immersed in their environments. Come, explore the many skills and techniques used all over the world to survive. Through recreating the equipment and skills used, we hope to gain a better understanding of our natural environment, and be equipt to sustain in it. We are a group of people getting together to share, learn and practice ancient bushcraft techniques and technologies. Practicing the old skills such as fire by friction, shelter construction, edible and medicinal food harvesting and preparation, bark containers, basket making, packframes, tool construction, flint knapping, pottery, traditional tanning, as well as many more ancient outdoor living skills. Our purpose is to reconnect with nature through recreating our ancestors skills and crafts. All experience levels are welcome.

Monday, October 7, 2013

Flint-Knapping Workshop

Location: Alpine Club, Canmore, Fire-Pit

Date: Oct. 17 - Every 1st and 3rd Thursday 7:30pm

Long before tin and copper were combined, lithics defined most tools. Come and join Ancient Odyssey as we flint-knapp stone arrow heads, spear points, and many other useful tools. Casual, informative, hands on workshop will include multipule cultural and period styles.

To Bring:

• CSA approved safety glasses

• N95 or better particle mask

• Leather gloves or a square of leather to cover hand

To Bring (if possible):

• Flint or Chert

• Broken china

• Broken thick glass

• Hammer stone

• Antler tip (hand held size)