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Second Saturday Event: Two Part Workshop: Flint Knapping Workshop--Presented by Dr. Tim Gross. Dr. Timothy Gross will lead each workshop, beginning with a brief over view of pre-contact lithic technology. Class One: Flintknapping-- Knapping Arrowheads. Dr. Gross will demonstrate manufacturing techniques, discuss some aspects of crafting shafts, and demonstrate atl-atl throwing. Dr. Gross will share his comparative collection of replicated lithic tools and talk about some of the exceptional stone tools in the Center's vast collections. Dr. Gross teaches archaeology courses University of San Diego and San Diego State University. He is co-author of Seeking Our Past, An Introduction to North American Archaeology. Knapping rock is in short supply, so bring some rock to use and share. Protective eyewear and gloves will be provided for those who do not have their own knapping gear. Appropriate clothing and footwear required - no shorts or scandals. Bring a sack lunch. Snacks, water and soft drinks will be provided. Class Two scheduled for July 16.