Flint Knapping Workshop

Flint Knapping Experience – 6 Hour Immersive Course

Step back in time and discover the ancient skill that shaped human survival.

Flint knapping is one of the oldest crafts known to humankind—the ability to transform raw stone into razor-sharp tools using skill, precision, and understanding. For thousands of years, this knowledge meant the difference between life and death. Now, it’s your turn to experience it.

This 6-hour immersive course is designed to take you from complete beginner to confidently shaping your own stone tool. With expert guidance throughout, you’ll learn in a relaxed, hands-on outdoor environment where every strike connects you to the past.

 Expert Instruction

Your instructor for the day is Paul Moore, experimental archaeologist and one of the few dedicated flint knapping instructors in Ireland.

Paul has produced replica artefacts for leading institutions including Ulster University, Queen’s University Belfast, and the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland. He trained under world-renowned flint knapper Will Lord, bringing a depth of knowledge and authenticity rarely found in modern teaching.

 A Hands-On Journey Into Prehistory

From the very first strike, you’ll feel a connection to the past. This is not theory it’s a fully hands-on experience where you’ll learn by doing.

You’ll explore:

• What flint is and how it forms – understanding the material you’re working with
• Percussion techniques – how to strike stone with control and purpose
• Fracturing principles – reading the stone and predicting how it will break
• Pressure flaking – refining edges and shaping with precision
• Abrading – strengthening and preparing edges for further work
• Working with glass and obsidian for comparison
• Creating primitive glue and cordage, just as our ancestors did

 Create Your Own Stone Tool

As your skills develop throughout the day, you’ll work towards crafting your own handmade flint tool- a Mesolithic-style arrowhead or small knife.

This isn’t just a souvenir—it’s a functional piece of craftsmanship, shaped entirely by your own hands, using ancient techniques.

 More Than a Course

This experience is about more than making tools. It’s about:

• Slowing down and focusing your mind
• Developing patience, skill, and precision
• Gaining a deeper appreciation for ancient knowledge
• Connecting with the materials and environment around you

There’s something deeply satisfying about striking stone, watching it take shape, and realising you’re using the same methods people relied on thousands of years ago.

 Who Is It For?

• Complete beginners—no experience needed
• Bushcraft and outdoor enthusiasts
• History and archaeology lovers
• Anyone looking for a unique, hands-on experience

 Why Join Us?

At Wild Walk Bushcraft, we don’t just demonstrate—we teach you to do it yourself. With small group sizes and expert guidance, you’ll get the support you need to succeed and enjoy every step of the process.

 Step Into the Past

This is your chance to experience something truly different—to learn a skill that connects you directly to our ancestors and the natural world.

Strike stone. Shape history. Take home your own piece of the past.

 Book your place now and experience flint knapping for yourself.