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Greno Woods
Sheffield, England, S35 8RS
United Kingdom

07927871192

At Howl we specialise in journeying skills, the Bushcraft we practice and teach is that of the traveler. There is a wonderful simplicity that comes from taking a trip in the outdoors, a pragmatism gleaned from necessity. We draw from this experience in the field to teach a set of skills and knowledge based in expedience and realism, skills that actually get used while outdoors. We provide an insight into the Natural world, opening up a vast array of natural resources and knowledge to help you travel with less reliance on the contents of your rucksack: it’s what you carry in your mind that matters.

 

 We teach these practical skills in a friendly and open way, our hope being to enable you to make your adventures into the Great Outdoors memorable and enjoyable. We'll help you cultivate a positive attitude, a confidence in yourself, and a connection with the natural world through which you travel.

We promote the utmost respect for the environment, the ability to pass unnoticed through the woods brings with it a deeper understanding of the wilderness, and our part in it. It is this philosophy which forms the very core of our work.

We promote the utmost respect for the environment, the ability to pass unnoticed through the woods brings with it a deeper understanding of the wilderness, and our part in it. It is this philosophy which forms the very core of our work.

Ancient Fires - A weekend working with primitive fire skills

Bushcraft Courses

Join us at our stunning oak canopied private woodland set within the Harewood Estate of West Yorkshire. Our canopied basecamp and a wood fire ensure our clients keep dry and the kettle is always boiling so bring along your favourite brew.

All of our sessions are run with a maximum of 10 people, that way we can maintain a low presence in the forest in order to experience Nature up close. The small group sizes also ensure a high level of interaction with the instructor, we'll get plenty of one to one tuition through the workshops to develop your skills at your own pace.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, we're very open and there's no obligations.

Ancient Fires - A weekend working with primitive fire skills

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Ancient Fires - A weekend working with primitive fire skills

£295.00

This fantastic new collaboration with Jamie Dakota, Adam Logan and Billy Souter showcases a host of fire lighting methods from across human history, and enables you to explore, develop and hone your own skill at ignition of the native fire.

In this course we focus on those types of ignition sources that stretch back deep into human history, and we utilise the earliest forms of each to temper our understanding of fire lighting to our ancestors. From the earliest examples of Friction fire, to the beginnings of chemical ignition, the oldest sparks, to harnessing the sun; during this course you’ll experiment with each alongside the encouraging tuition from the team.

The course is fully catered, and here we’ll use the fire to cook feasts from history as a means to utilise the camp fire in a diverse and primitive way.

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WHAT’S COVERED: 

  • The history of each method explored detailed over campfire chats

  • Hand drill manufacturing and use

  • Iron Pyrite and flint sparks

  • Chemical fire lighting from early cave based hints

  • Solar ignition from improvised means

  • Electrical fire as a practical option

  • Compression combustion

  • Amadou production, and other fungus based tinders

  • Carrying fire

  • Cooking feasts with the primitive fire

DETAILS:

  • 3pm Friday - 4.30pm Sunday

  • £300 per person

    • Please note the terms and conditions before you book

    • A Hand Drill set, Slow Match, and Amadou Tile is made by each adult attending the course to take home.

  • Small group size with a maximum of 10 guests to ensure we create a subtle atmosphere in the woods, and you get a very high interaction time with the instructor.

  • A full kit list is given out on booking, but you won't need much more than a sleeping bag and warm clothing.

  • This course is fully catered starting with the evening meal on the Friday, and finishing with lunch on Sunday. Please inform us of any dietary requirements, we're happy to cater to any needs.

  • Due the involved nature of this course, we don't feel its suitable to under 16 year olds (please ask if you have any questions)

  • Under 18's must be accompanied by a participating adult

  • Run in a beautiful Vast Woodland in north Sheffield. We'll send you exact directions with the booking pack.

  • Lead Instructors: Adam Logan, Jamie Dakota, Billy Souter