Welcoming the Ancestral Fire - Introduction
An introduction to the SHFF approach of welcoming the ancestral fire
This workshop would be approx 3-4 hours, and will cover...
- An introduction to the SHFF approach to fire by friction : the ancestry of fire ; language of fire ; story and ritual; communal welcoming of fire
- A step by step walkthrough of the bow drill technique using natural (ready made) cordage to coax the embryonic ancestral fire out of the wood
- A step by step walkthrough of feeding and breathing life into the embryonic ancestral fire (tinder bundles)
- Main woods and materials to use
- Strap\toggle drill - Alternative to bow drill for communal fire welcoming. Working together to welcome the ancestral fire.
- Making friction set together. You will be able to take the set home with you.
- Ian will guide you to use the set solo/together to coax the ember out of the wood – and Ian is fairly confident (fire gods allowing!) that we will be successful!
- Each person will hopefully have the opportunity to blow an ember to flame
- and we’ll see what other fiery magic may unfold too….
Location:
This will be held outdoors (under tarp cover if raining) in the "SHFF Woodland Grotto" near Westbury-On-Trym, Bristol.
This will be held outdoors (under tarp cover if raining) in the "SHFF Woodland Grotto" near Westbury-On-Trym, Bristol.
Pricing:
£80 for 1:1
£40 per person for small groups up to 4 people
Concessions available
£80 for 1:1
£40 per person for small groups up to 4 people
Concessions available
Availability:
Autumn 2025 onwards
Work Day Evening@18:00
Weekend Day@13:00
Autumn 2025 onwards
Work Day Evening@18:00
Weekend Day@13:00
Booking:
Please use the contact form to enquire about this workshop and dates.
This can also be purchased as a gift certificate valid for 12 months.
Please use the contact form to enquire about this workshop and dates.
This can also be purchased as a gift certificate valid for 12 months.