Sarqit O.L.S. - bushcraft Classes
BECOMING THE HUNTER:
Atlatl - Slings - Traps
A series of three classes in which we create the tools needed for the hunt. We first create the atlatl: a smaller stick to throw the larger stick farther then you can throw the larger stick with out the smaller stick. Second we make slings: like what David used to take down the giant Goliath in the Bible. For the final class we discuss primitive traps and create some of our own.
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Brain Tanning
In this three day class, we will take fresh deer hides and go through the traditional tanning process of learning how to turn them into leather without the use of dangerous chemicals. This is the same process that was used by Native Americans. Brain tanned buckskin is one of the oldest ways of turning a hide into leather. The process is long and hard, as anyone who has done it will attest, but the outcome is far superior than any other leather. It is stronger than Carhartt yet softer than velvet. Brain tanned leather is the best material for clothing, especially mountain man and mountain girl clothing. This type of buckskin is what Native American dress and beadwork is made of. All medicine pouches (if authentic), moccasins, leather bags, leather clothing, ect. are made form brain tanned buckskin as well. It is period correct for Rendezvous and Mountain Man Muzzleloader events.
Brain tanning is a multi-day process that comes with an upper body workout, but when you feel the softness of that finished hide, it is all worth it, as you walk away with your own buckskin.
Brain tanning is a multi-day process that comes with an upper body workout, but when you feel the softness of that finished hide, it is all worth it, as you walk away with your own buckskin.
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$285 Multi-day. All materials and tools are provided. Taught in a backyard setting.
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Basketry
Natural Baskets:
Pine Needle- Cattail- Soft Fiber - Willow
Baskets are a necessity for outdoor living. In this series of classes you learn to make baskets out of different local natural materials.
Pine Needle- Cattail- Soft Fiber - Willow
Baskets are a necessity for outdoor living. In this series of classes you learn to make baskets out of different local natural materials.
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As the days get shorter and dusk arrives earlier, try to imagine life before the light switch. The lights dim and flickering, casting dancing shadows along the walls. The room filled with the soft warm light of a little flame burning on a wick.
Whether we use these lamps for sentimental value, reliving the old times, or in times when the electricity is out, these lamps are a fun project to make and to learn. We will take old containers and transform them into working oil or fat lamps or wax candles. If you have a container in mind bring it along with you and renew it into a beautiful sentimental container that is also a source of light.
Whether we use these lamps for sentimental value, reliving the old times, or in times when the electricity is out, these lamps are a fun project to make and to learn. We will take old containers and transform them into working oil or fat lamps or wax candles. If you have a container in mind bring it along with you and renew it into a beautiful sentimental container that is also a source of light.
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Bowls & Spoons
Bowl Making-
Series of three classes creating bowls from different natural materials and methods. First we coal blow wood bowls, then make gourd bowls, and then carve wooden spoons.
Series of three classes creating bowls from different natural materials and methods. First we coal blow wood bowls, then make gourd bowls, and then carve wooden spoons.
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Instruments
Gourd Drum Making-
Turn the beautiful autumn decoration into a bellowing drum with a little help of deer rawhide.
Turn the beautiful autumn decoration into a bellowing drum with a little help of deer rawhide.
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Rawhide Rattles-
Rattles are used for music and dancing, healing, shaman journeys, and for children's toys. We teach how to create a rattle out of raw deer hide.
Rattles are used for music and dancing, healing, shaman journeys, and for children's toys. We teach how to create a rattle out of raw deer hide.
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