Flintknapping Workshops
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I have been teaching and demonstrating the art of Flintknapping for many years to both professional organisations, educational facilities and the general public. I am passionate about keeping the art of Flintknapping alive as it was a skill forgotten (certainly in Europe) from the end of the Bronze Age. It is encouraging to see that interest in these skills is increasing alongside both archaeology and the great increase in bushcraft and outdoor crafts.
A Flintknapping workshop always proves to be an extremely enjoyable day for both the students and myself, learning how our ancestors created and used their tools to survive. This serious experimental education is (as often as ‘modern’ humanly possible) carried out while having something of a giggle along the way.
Workshops are available in groups of up to 15 students or smaller one-on-one sessions for up to 3 people and can be arranged to cater for children (as young as 8 years old) through to all ages of adults and they include:- Production of prehistoric tools with expert tuition from Karl. Students are welcome to keep all of the tools that they make during workshops which (depending on level of experience) will include arrowheads, spearheads, hand-axes, scrapers. I have never had a student leave empty-handed or disappointed with their progress. All will take at least one replication of a prehistoric tool home that they have made, guaranteed! Workshops run from 10am to 4pm on Weekdays or weekends and can be arranged around your commitments. Your photograph will be taken and (with permission) added to those posted on this website.
This really is a once in a lifetime experience as there are very few professional flintknappers in Britain providing tuition in this unique art.
Flintknapping Workshop Vouchers are also available for that unique gift. Great for the person who has everything, but IDEAL for those with an interest in archaeology, history or bushcraft.
One-on-one Day Workshop = £110 (this can include up to 3 people) One-on-one two-day Workshop = £200 (this can also include up to 3 people)
Below are some images of satisfied students displaying the excellent replica handaxes they produced during day or weekend workshops. Some students and organisers have also been kind enough to provide references on this site for anyone interested in coming along or booking group workshops in future. If you would like to book either a one-on-one workshop or perhaps a group workshop for your organisation, please contact me through this website or by e-mail to flintknapper@fsmail.net to arrange a booking to suit your requirements.
courses
Below is a list of course subjects that I teach. They are available for private group bookings or one-on-one (up to 3 people) bookings. Please contact me directly on flintknapper@fsmail.net to book a day/2 day course or for more information.
Flintknappers Beginners day This course is for all those budding Flintknappers, who have either never picked up a piece of flint or has done very little. Course contents: Introduction to flint, scraper production, simple flake technology, flake production and retouch and other basic tools. Age range: 8 years old upwards Time: 10-4pm
Flintknappers Intermediate day 2 This course will be to take intermediate students to a more advanced level. Course contents: refined handaxe production and more advanced thinning processes. Introduction to arrowhead production. Age range: 15 old and above Time: 10-4pm
Flintknappers Advanced day This course is for confident flintknapper, who are confident to move onto the next level. Course contents: Optional projects - Arrowhead and spearhead production, Flint dagger production, Glass working, Obsidian working. Age Range: 15 years old and above Time: 10-4pm
Basic Stone Age archaeology Intermediate/advanced stone-age archaeology Palaeolithic stone tools Mesolithic Stone Tools Neolithic/Bronze age stone tools
These days include training students how to train their eyes to finding artefacts on the field surfaces, locate potential sites of interest, identify and look after their finds. Also covering points of equipment, clothing and safety in the field.
