Stone Knife Making

In this course you will take your flintknapping skills to new levels while creating a functional and beautiful stone knife. Blades will be hafted into a handle of wood using sinew and natural glues including hide glue and pine pitch. You may choose to design your knife after one of the many examples available including replicas of prehistoric knives, or make a knife of your own design. Although wood will be provided for handles, please feel free to bring bone, antler, or any special wood you would like to use. Students of all levels of experience are welcome for this informative, hands-on course. Those new to flintknapping will start with the basics, while students with previous experience will be guided in advanced techniques after a brief review. One or more knives can be made in class, depending on each student's ability. We hope you will join us to explore these useful tools that are truly works of art.

Date(s): Aug 5-10, 2005
Location: Portland, OR
Length: 6 days
Cost: $485

(includes course materials, great meals, and on-site tenting)

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