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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Flintknapping workshop at Colossal Cave

Colossal Cave Mountain Park will hold a flintknapping lecture and workshop on Sunday at the park, 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail.

Learn how the ancients turned stone into tools, then join the workshop and make your own arrowhead.

The event will be led by Jerry Marcantel.

When he was 4 years old, Marcantel found an arrowhead in his grandfather's garden. Thus began a lifelong interest in primitive skills.

The lecture will be at 2 p.m. and the hands-on class, for those 12 and older only, will be from 3 to 4:30. Cost is $8.50 per person; it's free to observe. There's also a $5 per-car entrance fee, for up to six people.

Participants will make points from rock, obsidian, glass and more - these are all very sharp, so gloves are recommended. Safety glasses will be furnished.

Discussion will include proper tools, techniques and safety.

Call 647-7121 for more information.