Flint knapping Workshop
Led by
Kevin Smith
Saturday, October 21, 2023
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. PT
at
Roger and Lydia Peake’s home
Kevin Smith, PhD archaeologist and SAS scholarship winner will lead Society members in the use of flint knapping techniques. Kevin has been making stone tools since he was 17 years old and also replicates artifacts for local museum displays and for experimental archaeology which is a major research emphasis.

The event is scheduled for 1:00 PM PT to 4:00 PM. PT on Saturday, October 21. This will be an opportunity to enjoy hands on time with obsidian and chert. Since we’ll be working with sharp objects, safety glasses, tight fitting work gloves so that they can feel the materials but protect their hands and closed-toe shoes (no sandals), and a heavy towel to protect legs arms and legs are a must. Long pants and long sleeves are also recommended for protection. If you have obsidian, chert and any flint knapping tools, please bring them. Kevin will provide antler, hammer stones tarps and some obsidian and chert.