GUERILLA ARCHAEOLOGY: ANCIENT ANTLER CRAFTS
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Join archaeology Professor Jacqui Mulville for a relaxed, hands-on introduction to ancient antler craft.
Using naturally shed deer antler, younger makers and families can shape, smooth and decorate their own small object to take home — from pendants and charms to keyrings and tiny talismans. Along the way, discover stories from real excavations and learn how archaeologists use objects and materials to explore the past.
These sessions are playful, creative and beginner-friendly, with plenty of guidance and support throughout.
No experience needed - just curiosity and a willingness to get stuck in.
All materials provided. All antler naturally shed.
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.
