The San Diego Archaeological Center will host a stone tool workshop featuring James Bowden on May 7, 2016, 10:00AM to 2:30PM The San Diego Archaeological Center is located at 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road in Escondido, CA 92027.
Mr. Bowden has over 30 years experience in flint knapping using traditional tools and techniques. His work has been featured in Modern Lithic Artists Guild Journal, Gold Prospector's Magazine, and in over two dozen museum and visitor centers across the country.
Part I of the two-part workshop is for beginners and will focus on components that make up the Native American stone toolkit. Participants will observe, learn, and recreate stone beads using traditional techniques.
Part II of the workshop is for intermediate to advanced flintknappers. Participants will receive instruction on advance flintknapping techniques and will learn to pressure flake their own tool. Previous flintknapping experience is required.
Interested participants can register for Part I and/or Part II. Lunch is included if you register for Part I and Part II.
Admission/cost:
Saturday, May 7 - 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
For information,please visit: www.sandiegoarchaeology.org
Mr. Bowden has over 30 years experience in flint knapping using traditional tools and techniques. His work has been featured in Modern Lithic Artists Guild Journal, Gold Prospector's Magazine, and in over two dozen museum and visitor centers across the country.
Part I of the two-part workshop is for beginners and will focus on components that make up the Native American stone toolkit. Participants will observe, learn, and recreate stone beads using traditional techniques.
Part II of the workshop is for intermediate to advanced flintknappers. Participants will receive instruction on advance flintknapping techniques and will learn to pressure flake their own tool. Previous flintknapping experience is required.
Interested participants can register for Part I and/or Part II. Lunch is included if you register for Part I and Part II.
Admission/cost:
Saturday, May 7 - 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
For information,please visit: www.sandiegoarchaeology.org
