Post-Camp Intensives
Some students just can't get enough skills. This year we are offering intensive classes after the main gathering (June 28 - June 31) for participants to delve deeply into one ancient specialty. During the intensives, each student will focus on one of 4 subjects. Each year there are different subjects. The 2012 subjects are still being confirmed, 2011's subjects were: ethnobotany, blacksmithing, pack baskets, or primitive pottery. Space for these intensives is extremely limited, so please register as soon as you can to reserve your spot. Materials fees are included in the cost. Registration for intensives 2012 will begin in February 2012.
2011 Intensives
Blacksmith Forge and Tool Making
with Barron Brown
Cost: $225
In this class we'll make a bellows and build a simple forge. We'll then forge a woodcarving gouge, and harden, temper and sharpen it. Finally, we'll take the tools we've made and use them to carve a wooden spoon or wooden bowl. I'll also be demonstrating tong making.
You'll take home a set of bellows, a wood carving gouge and the knowledge to build your own forge.
Ethnobotany: Plants and People Through Time
with Mark Williams, Sandi Ford, Luke Learningdeer, and Natalie Bogwalker
Cost: $190
“The forests and fields are a table always spread” Henry Thoreau. This beginner to intermediate level class will initiate you into the world of plants. You will learn how humans of the past and present have interacted with the plant world in order to meet their needs for food, medicine, shelter, fiber. This class includes instruction on botany, medicine making, foraging, and much preparation and feasting.
Primitive Pottery
with Keith Grenoble
Cost: $185
In this class we will see feel and hear about the range of clays that one might find when poking around the Earth. We will make a variety of clay vessels for cooking and storage, focusing on the essentials of old style camps. All firing will be done in the old way with wood fire.
Willow Pack Basket
with Talcon Rain
Cost: $235
Students will learn basic wicker basketry techniques to create a sturdy pack basket that will last a life time. Primarily we will weave with willow, but other materials such as willow and white pine barks will also be available to be incorporated into the basket. Materials will be available to make backpack straps as well. We will talk about how to gather and store basket materials.
Meal Pass
In order to keep the costs of the Pre-camp Intensives low we have made it optional to participate in the meal plan. Organic breakfasts and dinners are provided for 4 days (June 28-31). Meals must be reserved ahead of time. The cost for the meal pass of 4 Breakfasts and 4 dinners is $45. We will do our best to provide healthy and tasty meals which will include local, organic, and wild ingredients. Meals must be reserved by July 1.