ANCIENT FIRES

The Ancient Fires course focuses on fire lighting throughout the ages. Students will develop their understanding of creating fire from various primitive ignition methods including percussion and friction.

Students will work with a variety of natural materials learning how to make tinder bundles and hone their observational skills in locating and sourcing tinder from the local environment.

Part of the day will be dedicated to processing tinder fungi to create a fantastic fire lighting material known as amadou. Other types of suitable fungi and tinder will be gathered and processed for a range of applications.

What’s Covered:

  • Percussion fire including ferro rods, flint & steel and flint & pyrite

  • Friction fire including bow drill and hand drill

  • Amadou making from bracket fungi

  • Slow matches from fungi

  • Sourcing tinder bundle materials

  • Fire lays and environmental considerations

Courses run with a maximum of 8 people to ensure sufficient attention and guidance is given to individuals when needed.

Additional course information:

Children 16+ must be accompanied by a paying Adult

Location - Wirksworth, Derbyshire (Full address provided post booking)

Duration - One Day (09:00am-17:00pm)

Catering - Tea/Coffee/Hot Chocolate provided (Bring own packed lunch)

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£100.00

Saturday 14th November 2026

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TESTIMONIALS

  • If you’re looking for someone to teach you primitive skills, Billy’s your man. He’s knowledgeable, passionate and has a relaxed but effective way of teaching. He catered really well for the different experience levels of the group, ensuring everyone has a grand day.

    Jacques, Ancient Fires

  • The course was a truly enjoyable experience and a well thought through deep dive into fire through primitive methods. Bill’s passion for the subject shines through and his instruction is built from genuine earned experience. His advice was invaluable because he knows exactly what works and what people tend to struggle with after going through that journey himself, it really helped us succeed with the various techniques. The whole environment was relaxed and friendly and I’m already looking forward to returning for more courses and opportunities to learn.

    Darren, Ancient Fires