BOW-MAKING WORKSHOP November 2, 10 a.m. In our class time, we will cover all the basics of making your own archery bow. You’ll learn how to select a piece of wood for making a bow. You’ll learn the basics of creating a long bow (aka self bow). You will learn how to determine the belly […]
FORAGING USEFUL WILD PLANTS -- EDIBLE, MEDICINAL, UTILITARIAN -- November 9, 10 a.m. We will explore a watershed area, seeing native and introduced plants. You will learn about edible plants, medicinal plants, various useful plants. You will learn some of the Plant Families, based on the pattern method developed by Tom Elpel. While in […]
HANDS-ON FIRE-MAKING WORKSHOP -- November 16, 10 a.m. Learn how to make fire by several primitive methods. You will learn the 4 Principles by which fire is generated: friction, the sun, chemicals, and electricity. You will practice several of these, and learn the best techniques for mastery. You will use reflectors and magnifying glasses, […]
Saturday, November 23, 10 a.m. WILD FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP Join us as we do a short walk to forage wild foods that are in season, and learn how to recognize what is available now. We'll then gather and prepare the various wild foods, along with some that we have brought. You will work together to […]
Saturday, November 30, 10 a.m. WEAPONRY WORKSHOP, focusing on TRAPS, TRIGGERS, DEADFALLS, NETS, etc. These are bushcraft skills that everyone took for granted a few generations ago, but which most urban folks know nothing about. Simple trapping of animals can be a life-or-death skill, under certain circumstances. You’ll be provided with an overview of all […]