Matchless Firestarting
Sun, Jun 11
|Sharing Den
Learn to make a roaring campfire by rubbing a few sticks together - no matches required. Everyone will make a bow-drill kit to take home.
Time & Location
Jun 11, 2023, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Sharing Den, 111 Sheridan St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
About the event
Early or pre-humans have been controlling fire for as long as 1.7 million years – before humanity evolved, beginning 300,000 years ago. Fire is a result of impact, compression, solar energy or friction. Ancient fire-making methods include the hand drill, bow drill, pump drill, fire plow, fire saw, fire thong, and sparks caught from striking rocks. Bow drills have been used by humans around the world for thousands of years.
Learn how to make and practice using a complete matchless-firestarting bow drill kit - bow, spindle, handhold, and fireboard - using a variety of locally-sourced materials and a piece of cordage.
Space in this class is limited. Preregistration is required to reserve a spot in the class. The class will begin promptly at the scheduled time. Please plan accordingly. If you know you can't attend class, a quick phone call or email is appreciated so we can make the spot…
Tickets
Matchless Firestarting
$45.00
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