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WORKSHOPS

AncientCraft delivers a variety of workshops that aim to teach and improve the understanding of prehistoric crafts. Alongside the creation of an object to take home, there is a strong focus to provide background information and contextualise how and why people made and used objects in the past.

*When selecting ‘View Workshops’, you will be directed to the AncientCraft upcoming events page. From here you will see listed the current workshops available and will be able to purchase your tickets using the link provided. If you don't see the workshop you are interested in listed please contact me via the enquiry form above. If I know there are people waiting for a new workshop date to be added, it will be added quicker.

Bone & Antler Carving

Bone and antler has been used from the start of prehistory up to the modern day for making tools and ornamentation. Join experimental archaeologist James Dilley to make replicas of prehistoric bone and antler artefacts using authentic tools and materials including harpoons, needles, pins, combs, belt hooks, spear points and fish hooks to name a few - which will you choose?

Min Age:

12

Group Size:

8

Price:

£65

Bronze Age Axe Casting

Discover how some the earliest metal tools were produced in prehistoric Britain. Choose between casting a Bronze Age flanged axehead or a palstave axehead.

Min Age:

16

Group Size:

6

Price:

£100

Bronze Age Knife Casting

Make your mould, work the bellows, and cast liquid bronze to replicate your own Bronze Age knife!

Min Age:

16

Group Size:

6

Price:

£75

Bronze Age Sword Casting

Cast your own Bronze Age Sword! The first swords in Europe were made of bronze. They are an iconic development in the human story as social pressure led to tension between groups and individuals. Participants can choose to replicate a rapier, Ewart Park or Naue II sword.

Min Age:

16

Group Size:

3

Price:

£210

Flintknapping

Discover the oldest craft in the world, Flintknapping and learn how our earliest ancestors make tools to survive in the Stone Age. James will guide you through the process of making flint tools to help you produce your own flint artefacts to take home!

Min Age:

10

Group Size:

8

Price:

£80

Jet & Jet-Like Jewellery

Create your own Bronze Age jewellery using a range of techniques that would have been available to makers over 5000 years ago!

Min Age:

Group Size:

Price:

Ötzi Experience Weekend

Make your own replicas of Ötzi the Iceman’s toolkit under the guidance of experimental archaeologist Dr. James Dilley. This two day workshop will focus on the two most iconic objects found with Ötzi: his flint knife & sheath and his copper axe.

Min Age:

16

Group Size:

8

Price:

£220

Ötzi's Birch Bark Container

Create your own birch bark container, like those found alongside Ötzi the Iceman in the Italian Alps in 1991. Dating to around 5300 years old, the iceman discovery is considered one of the best during the 20th century.

Min Age:

12

Group Size:

8

Price:

£50

  • What is your standard day rate?
    My standard day rate for media work is £400 however this can differ depending on requirements. A standard day rate would typically cover a craft demonstration and talking to camera as an example.
  • Are you comfortable talking to the camera?
    Very! I have lots of experience providing a variety of educational material to different clients. Sometimes this is while I am demonstrating a craft such as flintknapping or metalworking.
  • How many years experience do you have demonstrating your crafts?
    I have been practicing prehistoric crafts since I was about 10. I have been demonstrating to the public and media for over 11 years.
  • Do you travel to shoot locations?
    Yes, and unless there are special circumstances, I bring all my required materials and equipment.
  • Do you charge travel and subsistence?
    Yes, this cost is not included in my standard day rate.
  • Are you insured to demonstrate your craft?
    Yes. A public liability insurance certificate and risk assessments can be provided on request.
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