Flint Knapping Apprenticeship is provided by Ancestral Knowledge

Ancestral Knowledge’s Wilderness Skills Apprenticeship programs are in-depth experiential studies of ancient skills and lifeways. These programs are designed to provide the necessary education in the critical core primitive skills that are required to live in the old-ways. Proficiency in these critical core skills is a must if you want to adapt to any environment. You will experience these skills through hands-on training and research. It is our intention that through our instruction and mentoring you will make the core primitive skills a part of your daily living tool box. These core skills are not just to learn, but to experience with your full being.  By the end of the program, you will have the necessary knowledge and skills applicable to a variety of environments.

The Stone Tool Apprenticeship allows you discover the ancient art of making stone tools. We will guide you through the seven stages of stone reduction proven to be the most effective way to produce the sharpest edge possible.  You will learn proper use of antler, stone, and bone tools, and proper percussion flaking and pressure flaking techniques with antler, wood, and copper.  While learning the art of flint knapping you will discover that the stone will be your initial teacher and we only help and guide you in understanding the stone's language.  In fact, lessons learned during this apprenticeship are beyond mere flake removal.

Contents of learning during this program are:

* Basic and advanced methods
* Proper Flint Knapping techniques
* 7 stages of reduction
* Drills
* Arrow heads
* Blades
* Hafting and adhesives

A certificate of Completion will be awarded to those who complete all the Flint Knapping Apprenticeship program requirements.

Dates

August 4, 11, 18, & 25 -- 6pm - 9pm

Sept 1 & 8 -- 6pm - 9pm

Sept 3 - 4 -- 9am - 5pm

Location: Mount Rainier, MD

Cost

$525 per person (MAPS Members Only) includes materials and tools. That's a $75 Discount!

A $200 deposit and pre-registration is required.

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Important Note: This discount is ONLY for MAPS Group Members. Indicate that you are a MAPS Group member in the Additional Comments block of the registration form for the MAPS Group Discount to apply. You will NOT be able to claim the discount if you show up on the day of the class. Your membership will be verified by Ancestral Knowledge.

Additional Information

Eligibility

Anyone 18 years old or older. Any skill level is welcome (anyone under 18 must be interviewed and accepted into this program)
Enrollment is limited to 7 participants to ensure quality instruction.

Study/Research/Dirt time

Each participant is expected to conduct additional research and practice to augment their learning process. Assignments will be provided periodically to further the learning experience.

Lodging

Each student is responsible for finding and providing their own lodging.

Partner Description

Ancestral Knowledge is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization operated by a community of naturalists who specialize in native life skills.  They use the earth and natural surroundings as a tool to teach wilderness survival and primitive living skills, activities, and philosophies.  They can custom design their outdoor education presentations and programs to fit the needs of schools, community groups, families and individuals.

They combine two unique methods of teaching--Experiential Education (learning by doing) and Coyote Teaching (guiding, not giving)--allowing their participants to develop a way of thinking that increases problem solving and self-reliance skills.

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