Event: Flint Knapping Demonstration with Will Attard

Event, Exhibitions, Free, In Person, Workshops

Saturday 12th April 2025 10:30am - 12:30pm

God's House Tower, Town Quay Road, Southampton, SO14 2NY

 

Join archaeologist Will Attard, a specialist in the study and manufacture of stone tools, to learn how ancient people shaped stone to create a variety of essential tools, and get up close with replicas of ancient tools and materials.

This demonstration is open to all, including young people and their families but note that flint tools are sharp and should be handled with care. You’re welcome to come for the whole 2-hour session or come and go.

 

About the Event

Please note that this event will take place in the Crawford Room which does not have step free access.

This event is one in a series of events as part of our exhibition Hidden in Stone.

Hidden in Stone is a collaboration between scientists, artists, museums and galleries, to bring you our latest understanding of the evolution of the South Coast of England, through changing climates and with a cast of prehistoric creatures and the arrival of humankind.

This exhibition is brought to you by ‘a space’ arts, The Gostling Evolution and Palaeobiology Lab (UoS), the Department of Archaeology (UoS) including the Centre for the Archeology of Human Origins and Centre for Maritime Archeology, Karen Fawcett Studios and Winchester School of Art (UoS) in partnership with Dinosaur Isle, Friends of Dinosaur Isle, The Etches Collection, The Hastings Museum and Gallery and Southampton City Council Culture and Tourism Service.