Professional Bushcraft, Wilderness Journeys And College-Level Immersion Programs Since 1999
Skill - Journey - Craft - Nature - Culture - Sustainability - Self
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Professional Bushcraft, Wilderness Journeys And College-Level Immersion Programs Since 1999 Skill - Journey - Craft - Nature - Culture - Sustainability - Self |
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Our craft intensive begins with instruction in how to use traditional woodworking tools like the axe, knife, saw, draw knife, spoke shave and crooked knife. Then we'll work through a basic curriculum of crafts representative of different skill sets. Students will have the option of making one of the following big projects:
There are a variety of other possible smaller possible projects, including a bucksaw frame, a netting needle and shuttle, an atlatl, a quickie bow, a friction fire set, a hammock and many more. You choose what you want to do. We help you accomplish it. The course is designed so that you make a variety (or focus on one) of projects. We won't be demonstrating every project on the list. It's not a "show and tell" course. It's a you-build-it course. You will be able to watch and learn from the other participants in the course. You'll learn the process of creating useful items from natural materials. Register Now
Travel Information and Directions: Travel information is located here. After you register you will receive local driving directions to our site. Arrival and Departure: Plan to arrive on sunday afternoon, between 4 and 6. We'll have dinner, a group introduction and a tour of the grounds starting at 6. The course is over on Saturday at 8 AM. You can get a shower at Blackwater Outfitters for a few dollars before hitting the road. Accommodations: Bring a tent, tarp, or other shelter. It will be your home for the week. For summer programs please consider bringing a bug net if you don't have noseeum netting on your tent. There are also cabins available through Blackwater Outfitters, located five minutes away. They can be reached at: 207-540-4101. Meals: Simple meals are provided during the course, and consist of fresh baked goods, beans, grains, and other foods that don't require refrigeration. For those whose palate requires greater stimulation than our meals provide, the Masardis Trading Post offers home cooked meals and is just a few miles away. We encourage you to bring any snacks you may not be able to live without. Cancellation and Refund Policies: Please visit our School Policies page for information on all of our policies. What is included with the tuition: Included in the tuition are all camping fees, group meals, instruction, and group gear. What is not included with the tuition: Not included with the tuition are personal gear, items from town, knives (if you choose to purchase one) and any food or meals other than the group meals. Course Insurance: Adventure travel and wilderness education are not inexpensive, and anything can happen when we're in the bush. We recommend that all participants have medical insurance. We also recommend you protect your investment with travel insurance for trips and tuition insurance for courses. Tobacco: Smoking is not permitted in or near any buildings. All cigarette butts are to be placed into the metal can provided. Vehicles and Parking: We're located .6 miles down a gravel road. During the winter and spring the road can be impassable for 2-wheel drive vehicles, and sometimes for any vehicles other than snow machines. Telephone: We don't have a phone or electricity. If you need to be in constant phone contact please consider bringing a cell phone, and if you need to charge a phone (or other electronic device), please look into getting a charger or bringing extra batteries. Other: Please don't bring any pets or illegal drugs. Questions? Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We reserve the right to include or omit any of the course topics listed due to class interest, availability of materials, inclement weather, or other factor that makes them impractical or unsafe.
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