Fire Breathing with Ravenbane (Beginner & Intermediate/Advanced - 2 Workshops)

Founders of Ravenbane's FireCraft LLC, a fire performance, prop and instruction company based in Connecticut, are traveling to Philly to teach fire breathing techniques in a classroom setting. Students have the option to be safely guided through an introductory or advanced lesson both held on Sunday, December 10th.

Shane and Amber have collectively taught fire breathing for over 7 years in many different environments. Through their experience, they have found that small group classes are the safest way to teach.

Prerequisites

Due to the inherent danger of fire breathing, the Fire Safety Manipulation Course offered by Ravenbane’s FireCraft is a REQUIRED prerequisite to participating in the Introduction to Fire Breathing and other fire breathing courses offered by Ravenbane’s FireCraft. Class instructors have the final decision as to if an individual is able to attend this class.

GOOD NEWS! Ravenbane's FireCraft is holding a Fire Manipulation Safety course at this same location a day prior, on Saturday, December 9th. 

Discounts

If you are registering for this workshop but have not taken Ravenbane's Fire Manipulation Safety course, please add that ticket to your cart and apply code COMBO40 for $40 off your total investment.

Please note, that due to how ticketing is set up for these workshops, please register for 1 person at a time. If you would like to register for 2 or more people with a single transaction, please contact SpinCo directly.

10:00AM-2:00PM - INTRODUCTION TO FIRE BREATHING

This class is for the complete novice as well as beginner fire breathers (those who may have had one or two lessons from a friend or at an event/festival) who have taken Ravenbane's safety course. This class covers the risks unique to fire breathing in comparison to other fire manipulation arts, correct safety practices, proper fuels and techniques and more.
Students will receive one on one instruction and guidance in preparing for and taking their first fire breaths.

2:30-6:30PM - INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED FIRE BREATHING

This class is designed to offer individual and group coaching to intermediate and advanced breathers. Attendees MUST be comfortable with sustains, bursts and basic fire breathing safety. NO new fire breathers or beginner fire breathers are allowed in this class due to safety concerns, even for observation. Topic may include but are not limited to:

• Stop lights
• Ghosts
• Sunrise/sunset
• Movement while breathing
• 360’s
• Breathing off of props
• Partner breathing may also be covered dependent on the abilities of the participants
• Breathing in the wind and other non-ideal conditions will be covered in theory and potentially practice/real time application dependent on weather

What to Bring?

• Your fire props* 
• Pen and notebook for note taking
• Snacks
• Waterbottle
• Hair bands/ties for people with long hair
• A desire to learn in a fun and supportive environment!

* We encourage people to bring their own props so they can practice on the equipment they own; we will also have our props for practice and demonstration of techniques - so if people don't have props that is okay. Ravenbane Firecraft will also be bringing some of our inventory/setting up a table with props for sale.

What to Wear?

Please wear fire retardant clothing. This includes any natural fibers that are form fitting. Jeans are OK! Please no jewelry or loose fitting clothing. Please avoid using hair spray or gel the day of the event. Bring close toed shoes as the workshop will be held in a warehouse that is also home to metal fabricators and wood workers. Remember that some of the class will be held outside, so dress warmly.

About the Venue

BEW Productions is located at the north end of American Street. It provides bathroom and heating as well as a private enclosed patio.