Fire Making Experience

An introduction to the art of fire making


Creative nature HQ ltd
Creative nature HQ ltd
2k followers

2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 20 (public classes), 1 to 30
  £40

In this captivating workshop, you'll be delving into the mesmerising art of fire-making at the Clearing this winter. No prior experience necessary. You'll journey through the fundamentals of fire safety, the intricacies of using ferro rods and tinder, creating char cloth, mastering flint and steel, and the challenge of lighting wet wood fires. Not to mention the fascinating process of making charcoal in a fire!
Don't worry if you're new to this – we'll guide you through every step, ensuring a safe and enriching experience.
  • You'll work with a variety of materials, all provided for you.
  • Children can join for free, with a limit of two children per paying adult.
  • The session will last 2.5 hours.
Immerse yourself in our magical outdoor learning space, the Clearing, nestled in a woodland in South East London. Embrace the transformative nature of this workshop as you learn new skills and techniques. And best of all, you'll leave with your own handmade creations to treasure. Remember to dress warmly for this outdoor adventure!


Knowledge required
This is a beginner-friendly introduction workshop.
 
What you'll get
A wealth of knowledge and experience around open fires, plus take home some willow charcoal and char cloth.
 
What to bring
Weather appropriate clothing, snacks, a flask and something to share. We all love biscuits!
 
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

The Clearing - Lesnes, Abbey, New Rd, London SE2 0AX

This venue is a short walk from Abbey Wood station, plenty of parking around the area.

Fire Making Experience location
Your teacher

Creative nature HQ ltd
Creative nature HQ ltd

2k followers

We are a nonprofit organisation based in SE London, offering wellbeing and bushcraft opportunities, we can be found in two locations, the first is our indoor space we call Creative Nature HQ located at Thames-side-studios by the river Thames and the second space is called the clearing an outdoor space set in the woods at Lesnes Abbey woods.
We began in 2016 and began to explore an alternative way to express our creativity that looked to develop deeper connections with nature within the city. At the centre of our practice is love, generosity, humour, connection and balance. For us this is a daily practice, and we have been co creating opportunities for people to join us and experience it for themselves.
We work all year round outside in the woods and have created a space that has reached a new chapter in our story. The clearing as it is known, has taken us four years to vision, build, develop relationships with Bexley council the land managers, fundraise, design, gain permissions and finally we opened this space September 2024! A real milestone for a tiny organisation of one paid member of staff and a beautiful network of volunteers and supporters.
Our vision holder and navigator of this organisation is Stephen Stockbridge an artist with over 35 years or experiences, building, making and creating both permanent and temporary work that has engaged and delighted participants, here and around the world.
We invite you to go beyond the transactional society we move in every day and ask you to step into a more open hearted playful space where learning and joy is as easy as breathing.
We look forward to meeting you.

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