Fire from scratch

Name: Fire from scratch
Start: 2025-04-12T09:30:00-07:00
End: 2025-04-12T16:00:00-07:00
Location: Skutz Falls

Schedule

Sat Apr 12 2025 at 09:30 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Skutz Falls | Duncan, BC

🔥Come learn how to create a fire from scratch using only materials you gather in the forest.
The forest is a treasure trove of materials we can use for various purposes, including making fire! We just need to know where to find it, even in the damp wet weather.
In this workshop, you will learn how to create a fire from scratch using only materials you gather in the forest. We’ll share tips on fire safety, fire structures, and the principles behind fire—from its initial spark to the process of tending it down.
We’ll explore how to start a fire with modern tools such as flint and steel, matches, and lighters. You’ll also have the opportunity to try lighting a fire with a bowdrill coal, if you feel ready to step into that challenge.
By the end of this workshop, you'll feel more confident lighting a fire wherever you are, with whatever is available to you.
Connecting to fire and the forest in this way is empowering and helps deepen our connection to the natural world.
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And Yes! It's a lot of fun.
Here's the rough itinerary
*Note style is based on coyote mentoring. So we keep ourselves open to nature guiding us and we our schedule may vary*
9:30am
Connection with the Cowichan River
Opening circle
Fire demo
Teachings on materials, harvest, how to light fire
Group fire game, lets go into the forest!
Lunch
Further teachings on materials, harvesting
Solo fire missions, into the forest!
Fire starting exploration
Closing circle
4:00pm
Please note, the focus of this workshop won’t be on bowdrill techniques. If you're particularly interested in mastering that, consider joining our weekend-long workshop, where you’ll learn to make your own bowdrill kit and will have lots of time to practice.
🔥Cost:
$95-$135 sliding scale
Not sure where you fit on the sliding scale? We encourage you to follow the green bottle way created by Alexis J. Cunningfolk—we trust your honesty.
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🔥TICKETS:
https://www.firewoman.ca/service-page/fire-from-scratch?referral=service_list_widget

🔥Time and Location:
Saturday April 12
9:30 AM - 4 PM
Private property in Skutz Falls, 20 minutes from Duncan.
🔥What to bring:
Come prepared for any type of weather conditions and to stay outside all day. Dress ideally with wool and layers. Try to avoid cotton on cold and wet days.
Bring a packed lunch and snacks and warm tea for your needs.
Plenty of water.
If you have your own flint and steel rod, bring it with you (it is not mandatory for the course)
We require having with you a fixed blade knife (Morakniv companion knives are under $30 and durable)
To read more about us- Marie and Claudelle check out our about page:
https://www.firewoman.ca/more-about-me