Your opportunity to get up close and personal with some of todays leading Bushcraft instructors, each Masterclass is an in-depth session designed to give you focussed, comprehensive hands-on instruction. Masterclasses run throughout the weekend at the Gathering and numbers are limited to ensure you get the Instructors full attention. You'll need to book your Masterclass in advance, at the same time as your weekend ticket is ideal, because they are so popular its only possible to book one Masterclass per person as they all start at the same time on Sunday and run concurrently. To avoid disppointment book early as they are well attended and places are usually filled quickly. NOTE: Last chance to book Masterclass tickets in advance by Friday 12th August 2011, and if by any chance there are any remaining places these will be available at the front desk on Saturday 20th August 2011, these will be sold on a first come first served basis. |
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Our ability to light a fire is the one skill which epitomises our ability to survive. Designed to provide you with the most efficient hand drill firelighting techniques. Dave is a Master of the Art of Friction Firelighting and he makes it look so effortless. Instructor: Dave Watson |
The fascinating art of tracking and detection at night and Dawn. Max will demonstrate the skills required to perfect these techniques. Once mastered you will apply these methods in practical exercise tracking wildlife at the Gathering both at night and at dawn. Instructor: Ian Maxwell |
John Rhyders' class includes the selection and condition of materials and suitable species, the techniques using one and two person set ups, group operations and trouble shooting. From this session you will make a fire by friction set to use and keep. Instructor: John Rhyder |
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 John Rhyder from Woodcraft School will lead you on a walk through the local countryside looking at habitats and how they relate to sourcing wild plants for consumption in time of need or just for the pleasure of their different tastes/textures. Instructor: John Rhyder |
 Joe O'Leary will cover traps & triggers including fig. 4 triggers and demonstration of some mini fishtraps which are used for crayfish. Also find out the rivers authority regulations on designs, mesh size, usage etc Instructor: Joe O'Leary |
 Amadou, Chaga and Flint and Steel Masterclass, all about the collection, preparation and uses of various tinder fungii. Instructor: Willow |
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Masterclass timetable. Go to the stand of the school running your Masterclass at the start time: WILD FOOD - starts at 0900 on Saturday at the Wildfood School Stand |
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