Winter Season Fire-Making Skills

from $75.00

Saturday November 15th, 2025

12:00pm to ~4:30pm

Details and driving directions will be sent to registered participants 3-5 days prior to the event.

Location: This course aims to take place outdoors at Boulder Creek near Maple Falls on private land (maps: Northwest Natura).

Weather: A campfire and shelter will be provided in anticipation of normal PNW November weather. Please expect a little rain and 40F range ambient temperature away from shelter or fire areas. Dress warmly and appropriately. Hot beverages will also be provided (cocoa, coffee, tea).

In the case of “harsh weather” like freezing rain, gale-force wind, or flooding, the timing or location of this class is subject to change. In such extreme weather conditions, an alternative location will be sought first, and you will be notified of a location change. If a postponement occurs and a date change is proposed you will have the option to transfer, receive class credit to a different course in the future, or a refund for this course minus website processing fees.

The skills we will cover in this outdoor workshop include:

  • Survival Priorities

  • What to look for when you’re out foraging for firewood

    • Discover tinder materials, fatwood, and finding dry materials

  • Practicing intentional and energy-efficient methods for successfully making a fire outdoors without a lighter

    • How to process natural materials for optimal flammability

    • Knife and ax skills

    • Feathersticks

  • Fire-making basics

    • Using a ferrocerium rod

    • Making charcloth for flint & steel

  • Plant ID will be sprinkled into the lesson

Knowledge of how to process natural materials in order to catch a spark to produce a lifesaving fire, or just a recreational one imparts a closer understanding of the world around us and thus a more intimate connection to the outdoors. After taking this course, your confidence in your ability to make a fire will be just one of the takeaways.

If there is one bushcraft skill to have, it is how to make a fire!

What to Bring:

  • Dress for the weather

    • Suggested attire: gloves, beanie, double layers, rain jacket, warmest socks, waterproof shoes or boots.

  • Snacks/lunch and water

  • Blanket, mat, or pad for kneeling/sitting on

    • Camp chair optional

  • Hatchet or axe (optional)

  • Fixed-blade knife (optional)

What’s provided:

  • Fixed-blade knifes for day use

  • Axes, saws, hatchets for day use

  • Seasoned wood and raw materials (you collect)

  • Hot beverages

  • Ferro rods for day use

  • Metal tins and cloth to make char cloth (option for you to keep this kit)

    • Flint and steel will be provided for day use if there’s extra time in the workshop to practice this skill or if you specifically request to practice this skill instead of ferro rod.

After signing up:

You will receive a receipt of payment. Registered individuals will receive location details, driving directions, weather forecast details and other info in an event-reminder email 3-4 days prior to the event. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive this email. Reach out if you do not find an email. There have been frequent issues with Gmail not delivering to Hotmail, Live, and MSN email addresses. Email Jazmen with concerns or to get on a waitlist: nwnatura@gmail.com

Have a look at my Refund Policies before you order.

Tiered Pricing is available

Quantity:

Saturday November 15th, 2025

12:00pm to ~4:30pm

Details and driving directions will be sent to registered participants 3-5 days prior to the event.

Location: This course aims to take place outdoors at Boulder Creek near Maple Falls on private land (maps: Northwest Natura).

Weather: A campfire and shelter will be provided in anticipation of normal PNW November weather. Please expect a little rain and 40F range ambient temperature away from shelter or fire areas. Dress warmly and appropriately. Hot beverages will also be provided (cocoa, coffee, tea).

In the case of “harsh weather” like freezing rain, gale-force wind, or flooding, the timing or location of this class is subject to change. In such extreme weather conditions, an alternative location will be sought first, and you will be notified of a location change. If a postponement occurs and a date change is proposed you will have the option to transfer, receive class credit to a different course in the future, or a refund for this course minus website processing fees.

The skills we will cover in this outdoor workshop include:

  • Survival Priorities

  • What to look for when you’re out foraging for firewood

    • Discover tinder materials, fatwood, and finding dry materials

  • Practicing intentional and energy-efficient methods for successfully making a fire outdoors without a lighter

    • How to process natural materials for optimal flammability

    • Knife and ax skills

    • Feathersticks

  • Fire-making basics

    • Using a ferrocerium rod

    • Making charcloth for flint & steel

  • Plant ID will be sprinkled into the lesson

Knowledge of how to process natural materials in order to catch a spark to produce a lifesaving fire, or just a recreational one imparts a closer understanding of the world around us and thus a more intimate connection to the outdoors. After taking this course, your confidence in your ability to make a fire will be just one of the takeaways.

If there is one bushcraft skill to have, it is how to make a fire!

What to Bring:

  • Dress for the weather

    • Suggested attire: gloves, beanie, double layers, rain jacket, warmest socks, waterproof shoes or boots.

  • Snacks/lunch and water

  • Blanket, mat, or pad for kneeling/sitting on

    • Camp chair optional

  • Hatchet or axe (optional)

  • Fixed-blade knife (optional)

What’s provided:

  • Fixed-blade knifes for day use

  • Axes, saws, hatchets for day use

  • Seasoned wood and raw materials (you collect)

  • Hot beverages

  • Ferro rods for day use

  • Metal tins and cloth to make char cloth (option for you to keep this kit)

    • Flint and steel will be provided for day use if there’s extra time in the workshop to practice this skill or if you specifically request to practice this skill instead of ferro rod.

After signing up:

You will receive a receipt of payment. Registered individuals will receive location details, driving directions, weather forecast details and other info in an event-reminder email 3-4 days prior to the event. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive this email. Reach out if you do not find an email. There have been frequent issues with Gmail not delivering to Hotmail, Live, and MSN email addresses. Email Jazmen with concerns or to get on a waitlist: nwnatura@gmail.com

Have a look at my Refund Policies before you order.

Tiered Pricing is available