Step back in time and rediscover the ancient skill of creating fire with your bare hands during this powerful primitive fire intensive led by two renowned instructors: Melanie Sawyer and Manse Ahmad. Over the course of this hands-on experience, you’ll go beyond just striking sparks—you’ll dive deep into the ancestral art of fire by friction, learning bow drill, hand drill, and other traditional techniques rooted in history, culture, and survival.
Melanie Sawyer, known for her role on Alone and her deep knowledge of indigenous lifeways, brings a wealth of insight into the spiritual and practical aspects of firemaking, while Manse Ahmad offers a deeply grounded, culturally rich approach drawn from years of field experience in wilderness living and education. Together, they create a unique learning environment where patience, persistence, and presence are just as important as skill. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or completely new to primitive fire, this intensive will challenge and inspire you—connecting you to the spark of human resilience, tradition, and connection to the land.
