Gathering plants from the environment was an activity all of our not-so-distance ancestors practiced. There are many edible plants that live in the same places as we do that can be harvested throughout the year. Some wild edibles can be used as seasonings, while others make great side dishes, main courses, or desserts. In this […]
Learn how to make a basket from start to finish. This workshop will include: *Materials: gathering and processing of materials from the wild. *Basket Types: Learn and see examples of a variety of baskets, including plaited, twill plaited, wicker plaited and coiled baskets. *Weaving: Fern will demonstrate the process then guide you as you work […]
In this workshop we will be using both the bow-drill and hand-drill methods to create a friction fire by spinning a piece of wood into another piece of wood. Participants will learn each step of the process, starting with how to find appropriate materials to carving the parts for a drill to making a fire. […]
This is not your ordinary cooking class! Here we will be using many historical methods of food preparation, some of which have been used all around the world. We are going to use fire in various ways to cook an entire meal. You will leave with some interesting ideas for your next campout or some […]
This is not your ordinary cooking class! Here we will be using many historical methods of food preparation, some of which have been used all around the world. We are going to use fire in various ways to cook an entire meal. You will leave with some interesting ideas for your next campout or some […]
This will be the first monthly Primitive Skills Potluck event at Fruitdale Farm! Earth skills expert, Fern Truitt, will be leading a hands-on workshop on Coal Burning. Using this technique, we will use fire to form containers and utensils out of wood. Such containers can be used to cook in, eat out of, or for […]
