Fire Craft Fundamentals

[ May 7, 2011; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Date: Saturday 7th May 2011

Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm

Location: Holt Hall

Cost: £75 per person (over 16 years only)

Description:
Spend a day immersed in the beautiful woodland at Holt Hall learning traditional and modern bushcraft skills. The Fire Craft course has been designed to give participants a solid foundation in fire lighting and management and is appropriate for [...]
May 7, 2011
9:30 amto4:30 pm

Date: Saturday 7th May 2011

Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm

Location: Holt Hall

Cost: £75 per person (over 16 years only)

Description:
Spend a day immersed in the beautiful woodland at Holt Hall learning traditional and modern bushcraft skills. The Fire Craft course has been designed to give participants a solid foundation in fire lighting and management and is appropriate for all those wanting to develop their knowledge and skills.

Over the day you will:

  • Develop knowledge and understanding of different fire lighting methods (both traditional and modern).
  • Develop understanding of natural and man-made tinders, including making charcloth.
  • Learn how to manage campfires, including using different shaped fires for different purposes.
  • Use different campfire cooking methods, including pot hangers.
  • Develop understanding of sustainable use of natural areas.
  • Take away free resources.

The workshop is appropriate for beginners and anyone wishing to increase their skills, knowledge and understanding in this elemental subject. The day is fully hands-on – you will get the opportunity to try all techniques demonstrated!

Booking:
This course is provided and booked through Birchwood Learning.

Please contact us for further information and booking.