Step back in time and experience the ancient art of flint knapping! In this immersive four-hour workshop, you’ll learn traditional techniques used by our ancestors to shape stone into tools and artefacts.

Date: Saturday 25th July 2026
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: Lower fields of Tregonning Hill – meet at Balwest Methodist Chapel car park (Balwest Methodist Chapel, Ashton, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9TE) – What3Words: ///cabbies.speakers.matter
Parking: On-site parking is available at Balwest Methodist Chapel car park
Price: £85 per person
Age restriction: Participants must be aged 16 and over

For thousands of years, people relied on carefully crafted stone tools for hunting, food preparation and everyday tasks. In this immersive five-hour workshop, you’ll learn the ancient skill of flint knapping and gain a fascinating insight into the ingenuity and craftsmanship of our prehistoric ancestors.

Under expert guidance, you’ll be introduced to traditional flint-working techniques and have the opportunity to shape and create your own stone tool. Along the way, you’ll learn about the archaeological evidence for stone tool production, the importance of flint in prehistoric life and the skills required to transform raw stone into useful objects.

Whether you’re interested in archaeology, ancient technologies or traditional crafts, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with the skills that shaped human history.

What’s included:

• Expert tuition throughout the day
• All tools, materials and safety equipment
• The opportunity to create your own flint artefact to take home
• Refreshments (tea/coffee/biscuits) will be provided during the workshop (please bring a packed lunch – see below)
• Once you’ve booked, we’ll send you a reminder email closer to the event with everything you need to know, including directions, timings and other practical information.

What to bring:

• This workshop will take place outdoors for the duration of the day. Please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. 
• Participants should bring their own packed lunch.

About Devon & Cornwall Bushcraft:

This workshop will be delivered by Devon & Cornwall Bushcraft. Founded by experienced instructor Jono Holland, the organisation specialises in traditional outdoor skills, ancient technologies and hands-on heritage experiences. Jono is an NCFE-qualified Bushcraft Leader with extensive experience delivering courses and events across the South West.

This event is part of the Council for British Archaeology’s annual Festival of Archaeology, and in aid of Cornwall Heritage Trust – the independent charity protecting Cornwall’s heritage for everyone.