Firelighting: Traditional Flint & Steel

Build confidence with using this technique

Location address: Essex Outdoors Danbury, Danbury
Chosen age group:

Ages: 18+ years

Available tickets:
1 Adult: Flint & Steel Free
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A summary
This traditional fire-starting technique is easy when you have the right materials and a solid technique. You will come away confident that you can make fires using real flint and steel, adding it to your skillset. We will explore using a range of natural tinders to bring an ember to flame as well as how to make your own char-cloth over a campfire. As Forest School Leaders it's important to widen our skillset in firelighting beyond the modern fire-steels which dominate the scene. By gaining confidence in more traditional firelighting methods we build our confidence in fire-based skills and also increase our understanding of how firelighting can be used to inspire young people and adults alike. Traditional flint & steel offers a whole new challenge to Forest School participants who feel already practised at more modern methods. You will be able to try a range of traditional flint and steels to see which works best for you.
About your mentors
James Kendall (Woodland Classroom Ltd)
Bushcraft Instructor & Outdoor Educator
I am the Head Bushcraft Instructor and Forest School Leader at Woodland Classroom. I have been working in environmental education & conservation for over 10 years now. I received the Bushcraft Competency Certificate awarded through the Institute for Outdoor Learning after 2 years of teaching experience and practical study. Before setting up Woodland Classroom Ltd I was the Project Manager for Long Wood Community Woodland, the largest community-owned woodland in Wales, overseeing the management of 300 acres of broadleaf and conifer forest. I am also a former Director of Llais y Goedwig, the voice of community woodlands in Wales. My approach to teaching has always been with an emphasis on steering my students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us. Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn about using natural materials and how we can live with the land, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors. I have always had an affinity with woods, being at home amongst the trees, and I’ve made it my mission to study under some of the UK leaders in bushcraft, greenwood crafts and sustainable woodland management including; Dave Watson (Woodland Survival Crafts), Ben Law (woodsman, author, and eco-builder) Patrick Whitefield (permaculture teacher and author) and Mike Abbott (author and greenwood craftsman). My passions are reflected not only in my work but also in my own interests and hobbies which include; travelling, walking, wildlife and traditional greenwood crafts. I am also an experienced historical re-enactor with a passion for history, specialising in Iron Age and Viking age history. In 2010 I won the BTCV Green Hero Award in recognition for my work leading volunteers in environmental community projects. James is a member of the IOL Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. The group aims to promote best practice in the growing industry of bushcraft.
Nic Harding
Activity at the Danbury Conference 2022
The Forest School Association is the professional body and UK-wide voice for Forest School, promoting best practices, cohesion and ‘quality Forest School for all‘.
Pricing information
Ticket name1 Adult: Flint & Steel
Price£0
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Where we'll be
Essex Outdoors Danbury, Well Lane, Danbury, Essex, CM3 4AB
WHAT’S PROVIDED
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Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit

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