GUERILLA ARCHAEOLOGY: ANTLER RING MAKING
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A slower, more immersive workshop for older children and teenagers who want to explore antler craft in greater depth.
Working with archaeology Professor Jacqui Mulville, participants will learn how to shape, refine and finish a real antler ring using simple hand tools inspired by ancient techniques. This longer session allows time to develop more detailed making skills while exploring the archaeology, stories and science behind the material.
Ideal for creative young people who enjoy making, crafting and learning practical skills.
Important Info
- No experience needed - just patience, focus and a willingness to experiment.
- All materials provided. All antler naturally shed.
- Please note, booking is essential. Please look out for the activity sign up board in our Family Field to book your little ones in.
Guerilla Archaeology is a collective of archaeologists, scientists and artists bringing the past to life through hands-on experiences, storytelling and making. Led by Professor Jacqui Mulville, the group works from festivals like Glastonbury to community projects on the Scottish Isles.
Their work is inspired by real ancient discoveries — the objects people used, the marks they left behind, and how we piece their stories together. Combining ancient techniques and modern science, they turn this research into playful, hands-on activities where participants can shape, make and explore for themselves.
At festivals, they create welcoming spaces where children and adults alike can slow down, get stuck in and try something new. At Wilderness, the focus is on antler craft, where participants can shape real deer antler, learn ancient skills, explore ancient objects and discover how this remarkable material has been used for thousands of years.
Alongside their festival work, Guerilla Archaeology runs the Craftwork Project in the Western Isles, working with island communities to revive endangered skills and support new, local crafts.
Their aim is simple: to make archaeology something you can touch, understand and enjoy — and to share the stories of people, animals and landscapes in ways that feel alive today.
