| Traditional Fire Workshop
(Sat., July 12, 2003;
8:30am-6pm) |
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Fire is a crucial component of nearly every aspect of our
modern lives, as it has been throughout most of human existence. The age of
flint and steel (and butane) represents a fraction of human history. So what was
the traditional manner in which our ancestors met this fundamental need?
Goals:
- Participants will begin to carve (and perhaps complete)
their own bow drill kits.
- Participants will learn how start a fire with a bow drill
("rubbing two sticks together").
- Participants will learn about wood and tinder material.
- Participants will build several fires using a match (or lit
tinder bundle).
- Participants will learn tips for finding bow drill and
other fire material.
- Participants will learn tips for wet or rainy situations.
Participants should bring:
- A fixed-blade knife w/sheath; no folding knives, please
- Notebook and pencil
- Lunch and a water bottle
- A cushion or chair
- Sun screen
- Some participants intend to have a pot-luck dinner
afterwards; bring a dish to share and service ware if you would like to
stick around for the pot-luck social
Where:
- Cherigene's llama farm near Hamilton, OH
- This course will be conducted outside so come prepared for
the weather.
- Toilet facilities and drinking water will be available
Cost:
There is no fee for
this workshop but donations are gladly accepted; please consider what this
workshop would cost you elsewhere (if you can even find such an offering). A
portion of the donations will be given to our hostess for providing such a great
place for us to gather and learn. The remaining proceeds will be used to provide
area children with the opportunity to learn more about nature awareness and
traditional living skills. A few good, low-cost knives will be available for
purchase (about $10) for those participants who do not have a fixed-blade knife
w/ sheath.
Information/Registration:
- Space is limited and advance registration is required
- This workshop is targeted toward an adult audience
- Children 14-17 are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent
- Email Jerry Bargo or call (513)
884-4997 for information or to register