Fire by Friction Class

🔥 Fire by Friction Workshop with Jon Helleson 🔥

Cost: $45 per person (includes all materials — guests keep their custom fire set!)

Did you survive the first time? Then come back for more! After a wildly popular Surviving in the Desert workshop, Jon Helleson of Southwest Survival returns to the Presidio for a deeper dive into primitive skills.

In this hands-on class, you’ll carve your own traditional fire-by-friction set and learn how to coax flame from wood using only natural materials and ancient techniques. Jon will guide you step-by-step through the process, blending practical survival knowledge with a deep respect for ancestral ways.

Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or just curious about self-reliance skills, this experience is sure to ignite your inner firestarter. Plus, you’ll leave with your very own hand-crafted fire set — a true badge of survival skill.

🔥 Space is limited — reserve your spot today and spark a connection to the past!

You may also like the following events from Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum:

• This month, 26th September, 04:00 pm, Decoraciones de Papel: A Crafting Fiesta in Tubac
• This month, 27th September, 10:00 am, Paths Connect: The Anza Trail at 250 in Tubac
• Next month, 4th October, 10:00 am, A Story of Stories: Family Legacies and How to Start Telling Yours in Tubac

Also check out other Workshops in Tubac.