Bone Tools Course
Step out into the woods and learn about how our ancestors used bones to create tools from the simple needle to harpoon heads.
Course Description
The focus of this course is to give students an introduction into Primitive Skills. During this One day course you will learn how to work with various animal bones to create tools and other craft components. Bone is a fantastic material with which you can not only create functional tools but also art. The day will also consist of basic flint knapping and resin glue making that would be used to turn bone components into tools. One of the many benefits of learning more about Primitive Skills and using the traditional tools at hand is that you gain a much better understanding of the materials around us and how they work.
You will be guided through the day by Bill Souter, an expert in primitive skills.
Subjects Covered:
Bone - its composition, the best bone for the job and how it can be used.
Preparation - What to do with bones to make them useable.
Tools - the simple, natural tools that were used by our ancestors, plus some more modern day ones to make life easier.
Create - Starting with a simple needle you will learn how to cut, shape and create simple tools.
Your own tools - Create a primitive drill from a small flint head and attach it to a shaft using natural pitch / tar.
Suitable for:
This course is aimed at adults and accompanied mid / late teens.
A selection of bone tools and jewellery along with pine resin pitch.
Bone being worked to create a needle
Bone split to allow two needles to be made
Abrading the needle to shape
From bone to needle.
A wide selection of bone needles
Needles, harpoons, scrapers, arrow heads all ancient tools
Harpoon heads and flint drill used to make the holes
Scallop shells with resin being prepared for pitch tar
Course Details
Location: Peak District
Course Length: One Day
Start/End: 09:30-16:30
Max Course Size: 8
Price: £65
Course Dates
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