FIRECRAFT

WORKSHOP

A one-day workshop dedicated to the art of fire-making in the wilderness. This workshop explores the essential role of fire in survival and thriving. Throughout history, fire has been humanity’s cornerstone for cooking, warmth, and creating a sense of community.

What Is Covered in the Workshop?

This comprehensive workshop offers instruction in both traditional and modern fire-making techniques. Participants will utilize various ignition methods and learn innovative survival fire-lighting strategies. Emphasizing hands-on application, this course equips students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to build and sustain fires, even in challenging environmental conditions.

Skills You Will Learn:

Essential Gear: What to bring into the wilderness for fire-making.
Fire Kit Creation: How to design a multi-functional fire kit.
Fire Triangle: Understanding the critical elements of combustion.
Fuel Gathering: Proper techniques and identifying the best fuels for different fire uses.
Stages of Fire: Understanding the progression of a fire.
Fire Lays: Designing the most effective fire for group size and purpose.
Using Wet Materials: How to create tinder from damp resources.
Challenging Conditions: Techniques for making fire in difficult environments.
Natural Materials: Gathering wood, bark, and plants for tinder and kindling.
Fire Safety: Proper preparation and maintenance of a fire ring.
Sustainability: Practicing a "next fire" mentality and leaving no trace.
All-Weather Fires: Crisis fire-making for extreme conditions.