Since an early age I was fortunate enough to have an excellent introduction to history; as a child I visited many British places of historical interest, museums and fossil beds with my parents. At this point I was bitten by a bug that would grow for many years before directing me to flintknapping. This interest was fuelled some thirteen years ago by an introduction to archaeology; starting with evening courses for GCSE and A-level, followed by membership to several archaeological associations. A new career path was chosen? After some time collecting flint tools I was encouraged to attempt producing replicas of my own. This was the beginning of an eight year adventure that would not only lead me into flintknapping professionally, but also to return to education. After obtaining a degree in archaeology at the University of Wales College Newport, I was lucky enough to be accepted as a research student working on an archaeological PhD; also with the University of Wales.
I have accumulated a great deal of experience lecturing and demonstrating flintknapping and other primitive technological techniques to schools, colleges, museums and universities around Britain. I have also provided extensive teaching collections for several British universities including Bristol, Liverpool, Durham and branches of the University of Wales, and have carried out demonstrations and experimental research for the British Museum, London.
It is my aim to continue my research into the production of prehistoric stone tools and primitive replications and to produce quality items for the education of future archaeologists at all levels and the general public of all ages.
Karl demonstrating at Kent's Cavern, Torquay.
