Fire Making

An in-depth day of percussive fire-making, to gain confidence in safely turning a tiny spark into a fire that holds its own. Making fire this way is truly empowering, it touches a primal part of us, it’s deeply satisfying.

Jue 28 (Sunday)

10.30am – 5pm

£145

Venue Open air woodland setting in a 70 acre ancient woodland on a family-run working farm: peaceful and beautiful Dernwood Farm Nr Heathfield, East Sussex.

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What you’ll learn
How to safely turn a tiny spark into a fire that will hold its own, using the percussive method.
Our focus will be on true flint & steel, but you’ll also explore flint & pyrites, which are the most ancient percussive tools, and modern ferro rods.
We’ll look at various tinders that can be foraged, learning how to identify, gather, prep and use them.
We’ll consider different firelays, the safety aspects of making fire outdoors, and ecological considerations.
You’ll also learn how to tend down your fire, leaving no trace.

An immersive day with time to focus on any specific aspects of your technique that you’d like to improve.

The skills you’ll gain are as useful for a fire bowl as for a camp fire.

Fire-making is one of my favourite courses to teach, not just for the fun and empowerment of it but also for the sense of awe and respect you can experience when we work with fire in this way.

What’s included
A simple but hearty and delicious organic vegetarian lunch is provided, cooked on the camp fire. We’ll also have a kettle on the fire, with teas, biscuits and fresh fruit available all day.
Optional extra on the day: you can purchase a beautiful percussive fire-making kit, handmade by Ruby.

I aim to offer you a satisfying learning experience as well as an enjoyable time away from it all.

To support you in getting the most from the day, we’ll connect to the woodland surroundings through a short and simple, guided mindfulness-based practice.

We learned so much… yet the pace was never rushed. It was so engrossing, I felt much more present than in my usual daily city life. It’s hard for your thoughts to wander when you’ve got a smoking nest of grass in your hand, watching it burst into flames! It all felt so sane, human and natural. YK, Sussex

Who this is for
Suitable for anyone who’s always wanted to have a go… and also for anyone who’d like to develop their existing skills.

Group size is limited to 10.

Accommodation: camping is available at the farm venue and details will be sent to you when you book. The farm also has glamping options, including cosy bell tents and cabins with wood-burners. The cost of staying at the farm is not included in the course. Read about accommodation options.

Any questions? please have a look at the FAQ page

See you in the woods!