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Flintknapping Weekend

Flintknapping Weekend

17 August 2024 to 18 August 2024

10:00 to 16:00


Discover one of humanity’s oldest crafts, and see expert knappers turn raw flint into a range of beautiful tools and objects!

This weekend, we’re welcoming back the Lithics Studies Society for two days of prehistoric tool making. You’ll be able to watch them in action and learn more about stone tool manufacturing!

Want to get hands on and learn knapping yourself? Head to the Lithics Society website to sign up for membership and book tickets on one of their workshops, running both days they’re with us here at Butser!

Demonstration free with your admission!

* Normal entrance prices apply.

About this event: –

See flintknapping in action and learn about this truly ancient craft from experts! – Get the chance to participate in the flintknapping (Lithics Society members only) – Enjoy all our other summer holiday activities

Details

Start: 17 August 2024
End: 18 August 2024

Location Details

Location Butser Ancient Farm Chalton Lane Chalton
Postcode PO8 0BG

Organiser Details

Organiser's Name Butser Ancient Farm
Organiser's Website https://www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/flintknapping-demonstration-weekend-lss
Organiser's Email hello@butserancientfarm.co.uk
Organiser's Telephone 023 9259 8838

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