Sunday, January 19, 2 to 3 p.m., Rocks as Tools, Free Placerita Canyon Class This is a free public presentation held at Placerita Canyon Nature Center, 19152 Placerita Canyon Rd, Newhall, CA 91321. Christopher Nyerges will share how rocks and stones were used in North America (and elsewhere) for making fire, processing food, making bows, […]

Thursday, February 27, Noon, LUNCHTIME CRAFT WORKSHOP, WITH STONE, BONE, AND WOOD, $25 During this lunchtime session, you’ll see some of the simple but effective methods for working bone and shell into cutting instruments and hooks, working stone into useful tools, and some woodworking. Gloves and eye protection suggested. Bring your water container and soup […]

Thursday, March 12, Noon. DISCOVER THE MANY USES OF WILLOW, $25 Willow is one of the most common trees all over the world. The wood is flexible, yet strong enough for many uses, including bows, fire kits, shelters, medicine, various tool materials, drills, triggers, etc. We’ll do a walk about and make a few things […]