Crafts of Ötzi: A Prehistoric Skills Workshop

Explore the remarkable crafts behind Ötzi, the world’s most famous prehistoric mummy, in this immersive hands-on workshop. Step back more than 5,000 years and explore the remarkable crafts behind Ötzi, the world’s most famous prehistoric mummy, in this immersive hands-on workshop led by Experimental Archaeologist Marc Cox and Luke Atterton of Red Squirrel Ancestral Skills. Learn how Ötzi made fire and create your own fire-lighting kit while discovering the basics of flint knapping. Build a replica of his ingenious wooden packframe using prehistoric techniques, including steam bending. Throughout the day, you’ll also explore bark containers, weaving with natural fibres, leather sewing and birch bark tar production. The workshop concludes with a special demonstration by Nick Ringastan, who will cast a copper axe based on the original found alongside Ötzi. Suitable for adults aged 18+ with no previous experience required. Warm clothes and sturdy footwear required. Event highlights: • Learn how prehistoric people made fire and create your own traditional fire-lighting kit. • Discover the basics of flint knapping and the tools used by Ötzi over 5,000 years ago. • Build a replica of Ötzi’s remarkable wooden packframe using authentic prehistoric techniques. • Try steam bending wood and cutting joints with replica prehistoric tools. Explore ancient crafts including bark container making, natural fibre weaving and leather sewing. • Learn how birch bark tar was made and used in prehistory. • Watch a live copper axe casting demonstration based on the original axe found with Ötzi. Tea, coffee and refreshments included throughout the day. Bring your own lunch or visit the Avalon Marshes cafe on site. Tickets Booking is required. Accessibility The reconstructed buildings are accessible but feature some uneven gravel surfaces and narrow spaces that may make turning in larger electric wheelchairs difficult. Please contact us at [email protected] if you want to discuss special requirements. More Information Go to www.avalonarchaeology.org.uk for more details, or visit our blog the see the latest work of our dedicated volunteers at https://avalon-archaeology.com/. For booking enquiries: [email protected]. Visit What's on at Avalon Aracheology for more exciting events. For other events at at our sister Museums in Taunton, Bridgwater and Glastonbury visit What's on.