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Kidiwische Corner

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Kidiwische Corner

June 10 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

$100

Join us for a very special hands-on workshop at Kidiwische Corner in Topanga

Learn the Art of Flintknapping with master craftsman

STEVEN SAFFOLD

COASTAL CHUMASH FLINTKNAPPER

 

    Saturday, June 10 2023 from 10AM  – 2PM

 

Steven Saffold has honed his craft as a coastal Chumash flintknapper for the past eighteen years. He has learned about the materials utilized by his ancestors, and has first-hand experience working, with our local chert.

His arrowheads, blades, and knives are now appreciated by clients all over the world. Two of his arrowheads are featured in the 2022 Derek Mclean “The Art of Flinknapping” calendar.

Class is outdoors, limited to 10 participants, 16 and older – please bring your lunch, but light refreshments offered by host Kat high

Cost: $100 per person

All tools and safety equipment are available to borrow for the duration of the class.

You can also purchase your own tools and rock at:

Flintknappingtools.com

Neolithics.com

Beginner Resource YouTube Channels: True To Tradition

 

Register at: ss_gbgc@yahoo.com

Details

Date:
June 10
Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost:
$100