# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Primitive Fire Course
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us in the woods to learn about how our ancestors made and harnessed fire using all natural materials.

During this one day course students will learn a variety of primitive fire lighting techniques including flint and pyrite, bow drill and hand drill. 

The course will focus on utilising natural materials for purposes such as fire ignition, ember extension/protection and travel incorporating natural slow matches and slow burning bundles.

Fungi will be the tinder used to catch a spark and extended the life of embers thus participants will learn where to source and how to prepare fungi prior to being ready to use. 

Knowing how to properly make an effective tinder bundle is essential to this style of fire lighting thus participants will learn where to source materials and which are best suited to the specific method being used.

The overall aim is to have participants gain a basic understanding in sourcing bracket fungi, isolating tremor layer and preparation, tinder bundle making and lastly combine this knowledge to create fire from sparks using Flint and Iron Pyrite and embers from bow/hand drill.

You will be guided through the day by Peter or RedOakBushcrafts and  Bill Souter, an expert in primitive skills.

Subjects Covered:
Flint & Marcasite/Iron Pyrite - why is it so useful, how to prepare and use.

Tinder bundles - suitable materials to use in a tinder bundle, the perpetration of it and then its use.

Fungi - which fungi, where to find it, how to prepare it and finally how to use it.

Friction - not arguing but the use of the hand drill or fire bow (bow drill) to create a smouldering ember to use with a tinder bundle.

Suitable for:
This course is aimed at adults and accompanied mid / late teens.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/matlock/primitive-fire-course/200029941032918
- **Event Categories**: Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Matlock
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Two Dales
- **lat**: 53.163640130084
- **long**: -1.5805322953019
- **full address**: Two Dales, 8 Chesterfield Road, Matlock, DE4 2EZ, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Primitive Fire Course being held?
  - **A:** Primitive Fire Course takes place on Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Two Dales, 8 Chesterfield Road, Matlock, DE4 2EZ, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Primitive Fire Course?
  - **A:** Primitive Fire Course is organized by RedOakBushcrafts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Primitive Fire Course is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Matlock, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Primitive Fire Course sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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