Chalk Carving and Cordage Activity
Chalk Carving and Cordage Activity

2-4pm

Chalk carving was an important prehistoric art form, reflected in findings such as the ‘Burton Agnes drum’ often with intricate carvings of symbols and beliefs from the era that Stonehenge was constructed. Chalk carving is a practice of shaping chalk using simple tools to sculpt an object or feature in the landscape. Nettle fibres are really strong and even stronger when made into cordage, learn how to prepare the nettle stems and combine the fibres through rolling or plaiting.

Have a go at ancient arts under the expert supervision of flint knapper and primitive artist Josh Bluemore. Suitable for ages 6+.

 

Price per person

£8.00

Saturday 1 March
2pm – 4pm

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About Josh

About Josh

Josh has spent his life trying to connect with nature and be a part of the natural landscape rather than just a tourist in it.

This has led him to attempt to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors and for the last four years he has been teaching himself Primitive skills such as;

flintknapping, natural cordage making, wild foraging, carving, butchery and hide tanning.

In this time he has had the privilege of meeting and working alongside some true experts in these areas, such as Will Lord.