Family Fire Fundamentals (7+yrs)

In this multi-part full day and evening event, join us as we re-ignite the ancient relationship between humans and fire.

AGES: Adults and children 7 & up*
DATE: March 26
TIME: 10AM – 8PM
10AM-3PM: Fire Workshops
3PM-5PM: Open Fire Cooking
5-6PM: Dinner(provided)
6-8PM: Fireside Storytelling

PRICE (includes dinner):
$45 per adult(18+), $35 per child(7-17)

LOCATION: 472 Shope Creek Rd. in East Asheville

*Program designed for Adults and children ages 7 and up. All children must attend with a parent or guardian. Under 7 welcome to attend, but must be with parent at all times.

MORE INFO:
This event will be three distinct parts that, as a whole, combine to make for a rich and connective experience.

Part 1: Fire Workshops (10AM-3PM)
Learn the ancient art of friction-fire making from skilled and experienced instructors. There will be two class periods, approx. 2 hours each, and classes may include:
– Bow Drill technique
– Bow Drill kit making
– Hand Drill
– One Match Fire
– Tinder Bundles
– 5 Minute Fire Challenge

Part 2: Open-fire Cooking Class and Field Games (3PM-5PM)
Learn to build and tend a fire for the purpose of creating a delicious meal.
Also during this time is an opportunity to relax, explore the beautiful forest of Shope Creek, or join in on the fun field games facilitated by one of our instructors.

Part 3: Fireside Storytelling (6PM-8PM)
Cozy up around the fire and enjoy one of our ancestors oldest traditions: storytelling. Listen as experienced storytellers recount the mythic origins of fire, and you may even have the opportunity to tell your own story to the tribe.

We hope you can join us for this awesome event! To register, visit http://ontheforestfloor.org/family-fire-fundamentals.html