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Flint and Stone: A Stone Age Day Course

Mon 26 May 25
This course runs 9:30am - 5:30pm.
This course is £95 per person. West Lothian, exact location TBC on booking FK1 2NL This is a one day course learning how our Mesolithic ancestors made flint knives, arrowheads, spears, awls, drills, burins, saws. Guided by expert forager, Monica Wilde and Werner Pfeifer, an authority in Stone Age skills, the course will include learning the basics of flint and stone working techniques. Presentation of suitable tools, breaking open the flint nodule, preparing the striking surfaces, cutting off the first blades. Discussion of where you can progress to next to advance your skills. Topics covered Discussion: Flint knapping, its history and techniques. Practical: Flaking flints for cutting edges. Practical: Make a flint tool to take home. Participants: Wear layers and bring warm clothes. We will be outside most of the time. You will need to bring: – Leather work or garden gloves – Safety glasses to protect eyes – Packed lunch and snacks Venue: West Lothian. Directions will be sent after booking. Please note the location can be reached by public transport but not with a wide range of options, so please advise well in advance if you need help with a car share. If you are also attending the Food and Fire course on Sunday you can camp overnight in the meadow. Please note: This course is not suitable for dogs to accompany their owners... READ MORE>

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