Fire Skills Weekend Intensive

November 8 and 9, 2025

 
 

Fire is one of our most ancient and essential tools. In this hands-on weekend, you'll learn foundational fire-making techniques—from matches to flint and friction—then explore burn crafts like spoon and bowl making. Gain confidence with fire through guided practice and take home skills you can build on for a lifetime.

 

Saturday: Fire Basics

  • Fire fundamentals

  • Short hike to gather materials, while discussing the best fire materials in the area

  • Master fire starting with matches

  • Other fire-starting methods: flint and steel

  • Build and practice on your own friction fire kit

Sunday: Burn Crafts and Fire Practice

  • Focus on burn crafts (bowls and spoons)

  • Additional friction fire practice

  • Boiling water in a burn bowl using hot rocks

 

Program Details

Saturday, November 8, 9:00am–5:00pm
Sunday, November 9, 9:00am–5:00pm

Location:
TBA (Port Townsend and/or outlying area)

Instructor:
Ramzy Berbawy

Tuition:
$295 + $35 materials fee

Ages:
16+ (minors must be accompanied by a registered adult)

 
 
 

Meet Your Instructor

 

Ramzy Berbawy

Ramzy’s naturalist journey began stargazing on a football field, sparking a deep passion for the outdoors. He’s since worked on small farms across the Olympic Peninsula and Methow Valley, where he deepened his connection to the land. Ramzy has completed the Wildlife Tracking Intensive with the Wilderness Awareness School and is currently continuing his studies through CedarRoot’s Wildlife Tracking Immersion.

Ramzy is now in his fifth year as a youth nature studies instructor with CedarRoot and is also involved in adult programming. His hands-on approach and passion for nature inspire his students, equipping them with practical skills and a lasting connection to the wild world around them.