Flint Knapping

An immersive one-day workshop teaching ancient techniques to shape stone into tools and artefacts.

Step back in time and experience the ancient art of flint knapping with Cornwall Heritage Trust.

In this immersive one-day workshop, you’ll learn traditional techniques used by our ancestors to shape stone into tools and artefacts. Guided by an expert, you’ll try your hand at crafting your own flint tool, gaining insight into prehistoric skills and the resourcefulness of early humans.

Suitable for those aged 16 and above, this is a unique opportunity to learn ancient skills under expert guidance and create a historic replica to take home.

This one-day masterclass will take place in Cornwall Heritage Trust’s new Ranger Shed at Castle an Dinas (East) near St Columb Major. All materials, tools and equipment will be provided, along with tea, biscuits and a fire to keep you warm.

All ticket purchases come with a digital e-voucher for the masterclass.

This masterclass will be delivered by Devon and Cornwall Bushcraft CIC.

This event is in aid of Cornwall Heritage Trust.

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Located on the summit of Castle Downs near St Columb Major, Castle an Dinas (East) is one of Cornwall’s largest and most impressive hillforts dating from around the fourth to first centuries BCE.

Hillforts like this are thought to have been a focus for the community, symbols of the wealth and power of the tribe, and a central place for social ceremonies, trade and ritual.

It is one of 19 historic places cared for by Cornwall Heritage Trust and is completely free for everyone to visit all year round.

St Eval is the current Heritage Guardian of this historic site.