Anyone who wants to make fires in all weathers and has always wanted to make fire by rubbing sticks together.

There's the added bonus of getting to know the differing qualities of woods of various trees too and how to use them for fires for different purposes.

The plan is to gather at Trill on the Hill, "A wild place for nature and people" in East Devon, for 9.30am and start the course at 10am

There will be 6 fun and intensive hours of the course (with breaks for tea, coffee and healthy snacks of course).

Content
We will learn tricks to make fire and thus a cuppa in all weathers.

We will learn the principles and practice of rubbing sticks to make fire using the bow drill, with options to try the hand drill too. We will learn how select suitable woods for fire by friction, safe ways to use a fixed blade knife to prepare the materials and tools we need and start to uncover the secrets of different firewoods and their burning qualities.

We will also look at different types of fires and lays for different purposes and how to be more ecological when burning wood.

We aim to finish at 4pm

Aims
It is my intention that you leave having at least made smoke and a good, functioning bowl drill kit!
And a serious dose of useful tips for sourcing wood and. making and managing fires for a variety of different purposes.

More info
Please phone Chris on 07980 601830 for more information.

Camp over for £10
There is also the option to camp over,  and to join in with the seasonal reflection day on Sunday.