Primitive Skills: Flint Knapping & Woodcraft

Name: Primitive Skills: Flint Knapping & Woodcraft
Start: 2025-07-05T09:30:00+01:00
End: 2025-07-05T16:30:00+01:00
Location: Park in The Past

Schedule

Sat Jul 05 2025 at 09:30 am to 04:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Park in The Past | Wrexham, WA

OUR ONE DAY STONE AGE SKILLS EXPERIENCE
Whether you’re new to bushcraft or a veteran of the outdoors, let our experienced instructor guide you through key skills that our stone age ancestors would have relied upon; using flint-knapping to craft stone tools, crafting stone tools, shaping wood to create useful items such as a fish hook and harnessing the power of fire to make your own wooden bowl. This special course is all set against the backdrop of the historically themed Park In The Past, site of the UK's only full-size reconstructed Roman fort.
This one-day course is an immersion into the skills of our ancient past which is perfect for both beginners and those who already enjoy the outdoor lifestyle but want to take their knowledge of bushcraft further. You will gain a deepened connection to nature whilst experiencing how bushcraft skills have shaped us into where we are today. You will be introduced to a range of practical skills whilst connecting with your inner hunter-gatherer. These skills can then be taken for continued practise in your own time. For those of us who are already practised in "modern day" bushcraft skills, this course is a chance to experience a world without metal tools and familiar kit. Wherever you are on your journey into bushcraft we aim to bring your confidence and skillset forward to the next level.
Your tutor for this special course is primitive skills expert Billy Souter;
“Students will gain knowledge and understanding regarding some of the fundamental skills that would have been regularly used by our ancestors. The procurement and working of flint allowed the creation of incredible tools and in many examples highly detailed art. You will learn basic knapping techniques which will be used to create either a functional flint tipped drill or an arrowhead. Before the proper understanding of clay as a material burn bowls were essential for boiling water, cooking food, containers and making boats. Another craft students will focus on is primitive fish hook making. Gain insight into various material selection and methods for creating hooks that would be suitable for both active and passive fishing. “
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
* Discover how our ancestors used natural materials for a range of tasks.
* Get to grips with flint-knapping.
* Craft a flint drill or arrowhead using your new skills.
* Use the 'burning coal' method to make your own wooden bowl.
* Craft a fishing hook made from hawthorn & spruce roots.
* Discover the many ways flint was crafted into essential tools for survival.
* Enjoy wild teas foraged from plants around you.
* Learn how to identify key tree & plant species that can aid us in bushcraft.
* See the natural world through the eyes of our ancestors.
* Improve your health & well-being by reconnecting with nature.
BOOKING
Get in touch if you’d like to know more. Phone James, 07876 794 098 or email us. Advance booking is essential. Tickets are available on our website: https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/primitive-skills-flint-knapping-woodcraft-2/
The course costs £70.00 for an adult.
If you would like to upgrade your experience into a whole weekend then you could also book on to the following day's course Primitive Skills: Bark Container Making - you can find out more info on our website.
ABOUT YOUR TUTOR
Billy Souter is the founder of Billy Souter Primitive Living based in Derbyshire.
“My passion for Bushcraft came to life in my mid teens and quickly led me venturing down the path of primitive living skills.”
“Having found my passion and decided I wanted to expand my knowledge and pass these skills on to others. Since this time I have trained with various incredible teachers within this field and have used these skills in different environments including Scandinavia, Europe and North America.”
“In recent years I have developed and provided engaging Bushcraft sessions at an Outdoor Centre and Public workshop events for Children, SEN groups, Adults and training to forest school providers. I now also work as a Guest Instructor for established schools and individuals teaching Primitive Living Skills.”
ABOUT THE VENUE
Park In The Past comprises 120 acres of outstanding natural beauty offering woodlands and wetlands, a magnificent 35-acre lake and the gorgeous River Alyn winding through it, as well as wonderful walks and spacious fields. Visitors can journey back 2,000 years and discover the recreated Roman Fort Build, an ongoing project in experimental archaeology and the only one of its kind in the UK.