Course - Firelighting (1 day)

What

This is a hands on course. The instructors will explain and demonstrate but you will get the opportunity to have a go at everything!

You will cover the folllowing:

Basic principles of firelighting, siting, laying, safety (extinguishing and removing traces)
Choosing the right natural materials (the best woods, bark, fungi and grasses)
Preparing the tinders so that they light quickly
Six ways of making a fire
- Chemical
- Friction
- Electric
- Sparks
- Sunlight
- Compression

It is a practical course with some demonstration but lots of practice. You will get to make several fires using these skills, including making feather sticks using bow drills.

When

We run this course regularly. See our course dates for the next available course.

The day course starts at 9:30am and finishes at about 5pm.

Who

Suitable for beginners, or those with some experience who want further practice. It is suitable for young children accompanied by their parents.

There is a maximum of 8 people on this course.

Where

In beautiful woodland in the heart of Sussex. Located near Pulborough it is just over one hour from London. View a map of the location.

How much

The cost of the course is £70 for the day.

The price for children is £50.

Booking

To book, call Kevin on 078 798 12373 or complete our on-line booking.