Flint Knapping Workshop

Hotspells Rocks and MineralsLos Angeles, CA
Saturday, Mar 14 from 11 am to 3 pm
Overview

Join expert knapper, Gary Pickett as he guides a hands-on intro workshop on flint knapping.

Join expert knapper Gary Pickett as he guides a hands-on intro workshop on flint knapping. What is flint knapping you ask? Well, have you ever seen a carved arrowhead? If you answred yes then you've most likely seen a primitive tool made by flint knapping.

Flint knapping is the process of creating stone tools by carefully chipping away material from flint or other high-silica stones to shape them into desired forms. This ancient technique has been used for thousands of years to create a variety of tools, including arrowheads, knives, and scrapers.


This outdoor workshop will take place from 11-3pm. This event is outdoors and will take place under a tent but plan and dress accordingly.


What to Bring: Chair and some snacks. Knapping materal and supplies will be provided. Knapping kits will also be ava for purchase during the event.


What to Wear: Jeans and close-toed shoes. No Shorts or Sandles.


The material we will be working with Obsidian which is inherently sharp.


*You must reserve a seat for this event. No walk-ins.

*Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult for duration of workshop.

*No Parking on-site. Limited street parking. Ride share strongly encouraged.

Join expert knapper, Gary Pickett as he guides a hands-on intro workshop on flint knapping.

Join expert knapper Gary Pickett as he guides a hands-on intro workshop on flint knapping. What is flint knapping you ask? Well, have you ever seen a carved arrowhead? If you answred yes then you've most likely seen a primitive tool made by flint knapping.

Flint knapping is the process of creating stone tools by carefully chipping away material from flint or other high-silica stones to shape them into desired forms. This ancient technique has been used for thousands of years to create a variety of tools, including arrowheads, knives, and scrapers.


This outdoor workshop will take place from 11-3pm. This event is outdoors and will take place under a tent but plan and dress accordingly.


What to Bring: Chair and some snacks. Knapping materal and supplies will be provided. Knapping kits will also be ava for purchase during the event.


What to Wear: Jeans and close-toed shoes. No Shorts or Sandles.


The material we will be working with Obsidian which is inherently sharp.


*You must reserve a seat for this event. No walk-ins.

*Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult for duration of workshop.

*No Parking on-site. Limited street parking. Ride share strongly encouraged.

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Highlights

  • 4 hours
  • under 18 with parent or legal guardian
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 5 days before event

Location

Hotspells Rocks and Minerals

3018 North Coolidge Avenue

#Unit D Los Angeles, CA 90039

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