Flint Knapping Workshops
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Chris Mayor
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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category
Education
Event Overview
Come learn this ancient and sophisticated technique for make stone arrow heads and other stone edged tools and weapons. Accomplished by striking stones in specific spots causing them to crack in a way that generates an edge. Class will consist of a small lecture on safety and technique, then Dabblers will get plenty of hands on practice making there own obsidian arrow heads. The first in a series of classes on paleo tools and weapons. All materials included. Please bring shop appropriate clothing.
What to Bring
Shop appropriate clothes
Minimum age
All ages welcome
What's Provided
obsidian , saftey eqipment, tools
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EXPLOREMORE ABOUT YOUR HOST
Chris Mayor
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Instructor, blademith, forager, and modern hunter gatherer , chris teaches with the Chicago School of Wilderness Skills and Fire Arts Center of Chicago. crafting weapons and tools and stalking through terrain reclaimed by the wild , chris offers foraged food sales in the chicago area , wild foods consultations, and sells hand forged blades . .
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