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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our £10 million public liability insurance.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our £10 million public liability insurance.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Firecraft Class
Learn everything you need to know about fire making at this fun workshop!
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6 hours
4 to 8
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£85
What you'll do
If you've ever wondered how our ancestors ignited that first flame, now is your chance to discover the secrets behind fire making with this all-day firecraft class in Thorncombe Wood.
In the first part of the day, your teacher will help you master the different methods of creating an ember or a flame using natural materials. You'll explore modern, ancient and pre-historic ignition methods and learn the fundamentals of lighting and maintaining a fire, whether it’s a chilly spring morning or the depths of snowy winter!
Part two will focus on the often overlooked but just as important element of firecraft—maintaining a fire. You'll learn about finding materials, building your flame and understanding fire as you spend time practising and ensure you have the knowledge and ability to maintain a fire.
Don't worry if you're a complete beginner when it comes to bushcraft, as your teacher will be on hand to support you step-by-step as you get to grips with tree identification, spotting deadwood, and general woodland knowledge in a welcoming environment.
You'll finish this workshop with the respect, care and understanding needed to create a good fire, along with the knowledge to stay safe on all your future adventures!
This class will cover:
- Ignition - modern, ancient and pre-historic methods.
- Growth - tinder, kindling and wood.
- Maintenance - finding materials, building your fire and understanding fire.
- Safety - site selection, preventing wildfires and burn first aid.
Please note:
- This workshop is for adults, however, children from age 16+ may attend if joined by a participating adult (18+).
- This workshop can be wheelchair friendly with prior notice and a discussion before booking.
All workshops are available for private family or corporate days. This workshop can run at any location within the UK too. If you have your own space, Fazey Woodcraft can travel to you to teach.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What you'll get
- All tools and materials provided.
- Your firecrafting knowledge to take home!
What to bring
Lunch.
Location
Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre, Thorncombe Wood, Dorchester, DT2 8QJ
Your teacher can also travel within 500 miles of Dorchester, to a venue of your choice for a private class
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Your teacher
My journey into ancient ways officially began in 2011, when I started an apprenticeship with renowned woodsman Ben Law.
This apprenticeship saw me living full time in a 100-acre coppice in West Sussex, managing the woodland in the traditional way and learning ancient skills such as charcoal making, timber framing and the green wood crafts that used to supply us with the majority of our everyday items.
Following this apprenticeship, I moved to Dorset with my wife, started a family and began to pursue my fascination with ancient technology and ways of living full time.
My belief in, and respect for indigenous societies across the world is at the core of everything I do. Societies across the globe that have an understanding of the natural world, and our place in it, far surpass our western ideas. I've spent my life trying my best to learn from these societies and rediscover the scraps of our own here in this small corner of England.
This fascination with ancient hunter-gatherer societies, different ways of living and natural history drives my passion to learn, create and pass on knowledge which I believe can only be for the betterment of our society as a whole.
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