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The Lost Art of Primitive Brain Tanning

$350.00

The Lost Art of Primitive Brain Tanning

$350.00

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"The Lost Art of Primitive Brain Tanning"

JULY 15-17, 2022

CLASS SIZE - MIN 7 / MAX 12

(From Deer to Buckskin in a single day)

In this class, we will learn a Native American Method of brain tanning, that makes it possible to skin a deer in the morning and have soft pliable buckskin by nightfall, using both modern and primitive tools. Although this can be accomplished by a single person, it is best achieved by community effort as it was in primitive times.

Two deer skins will be taken from raw to smoked buckskins. In the process we will also learn making and using rawhide cordage and rawhide glue. It should be a wonderful weekend of teaching and learning from one another.

THE INSTRUCTOR:

Frankie Lackey is a Federally Recognized member of the Chickamauga Nation. His Native American heritage includes the Cherokee and Muskogee Creek Indians.

Frankie began learning primitive survival as a young boy and was working as a wilderness survival instructor by the time he was in his late 20s, running 21 day expeditions in the high desert's of southern Idaho.

Frankie continues to learn and to teach at Native American events, Flint knappIng's, Public Schools and Boy Scouts.
TOOLS WILL BE PROVIDED.

Bring scraping and fleshing tools if you already have them.

Primitive camping on-site is included with this class but not required. The class will be conducted at our Basecamp which is a short walk from the parking area.

The portable restroom is located about 100 yards from the class area.

REQUIRED:

• Food and drinks

These are not included. We have additional Mountain House Meals available for sale in our Outpost. Potable water is available on the property.

SUGGESTED:

• Weather Appropriate Clothing

• Knife with 90° Spine

• Folding Saw

• Cordage

• Multitool

• General Camping Essentials

• Tent / Hammock / Tarp

• Sleeping Bag

• Camp Chair

• Head Light & Extra Batteries

• Notebook & Pen
LIABILITY WAIVER

All students must read, agree, and sign our 2022 Liability Waiver prior to arriving on site.

Address: 1150 Carruth Rd Watkinsville, GA 30677

WHEN YOU ARRIVE

Look for the signs directing you to the second driveway on your right next to the large barn and blue dumpster. Pull in past the 'Welcome' sign and park at the entrance of the trail straight ahead.

Grab your gear and follow the signs to Basecamp located about 200 yards down the main trail beyond the red gate. This is where the majority of class instruction will be throughout the weekend.

Set up camp anywhere to the right (west) side of the main trail surrounding Basecamp. We suggest setting up further away from the main fire pit if you prefer to not hear possible late night fireside conversations.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY:

2PM: CLASS BEGINS

We typically break for the day around 5-6PM. Unstructured instruction usually continues around the campfire throughout the evening. This allows for additional questions to be presented or more time to complete projects from earlier in the day.

SATURDAY:

8AM: CLASS BEGINS

Instruction will continue at a moderate pass until noon. We will break for a 30-60min lunch break depending on class pass.

This is a relaxed class environment. Restroom & snack breaks are taken at your leisure.

SUNDAY:

8AM: CLASS BEGINS

1PM: CLASS ENDS / PACK UP

DUE TO INSURANCE PURPOSES, WE DO NOT ALLOW CAMPING ON-SITE AFTER THE CLASS IS COMPLETED.

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Beyond the Basics

Amazon best-selling author and certified Master Naturalist, Craig Caudill (Owner/Director of Nature Reliance School)

BEYOND THE BASICS will dig deep into the natural world and how to use it effectively for our needs in survival and bushcraft.

This intermediate course will cover the following topics:

-Animal Tracks

-Bird Language

-Forest Ecology

-Plant Systematics & ID

-Topics Covered:

-Tree Identification

Each participant will get hands experience utilizing these practical skills. Craig loves sharing these skills with others and will ensure you have a good time and learn a lot that you can take away and use on your own!
Primitive camping on-site is included with this class but not required. The class will be conducted at our Basecamp which is a short walk from the parking area.

The Porta-Potty is located about 100 yards from the class area.

Food and drinks are not included! We have additional Mountain House Meals available for sale in our Outpost. Potable water is available on the property.

required:

Knife with 90° Spine

Recommended Items -

Mora Bushcraft Black

Mora Garberg

Folding Saw

Recommended Items -

Bacho Folding Saw

Silky GomBoy

Waterproof Notepad and Pen

Stainless Steel Water Bottle & Nesting Cup

suggested:

Weather Appropriate Clothing

Cordage

Multitool

Leather Work Gloves

General Camping Essentials

-Tent / Hammock / Tarp

-Sleeping Bag

-Camp Chair

-Head Light & Extra Batteries
Before you arrive

All students must read, agree, and sign our 2022 Liability Waiver prior to arriving on site.

Our Address:

1150 Carruth Rd Watkinsville, GA 30677

when you arrive

Look for the signs directing you to the second driveway on your right next to the large barn and blue dumpster. Pull in past the Welcome Sign and park at the entrance of the trail straight ahead.

Grab your gear and follow the signs to Basecamp located about 200 yards down the main trail beyond the red gate. This is where the majority of class instruction will be throughout the weekend.

Set up camp anywhere to the right (west) side of the main trail surrounding Basecamp. We suggest setting up further away from the main fire pit if you prefer to not hear possible late night fireside conversations.

FRIDAY

5PM: Arrival / Meet & Greet

Saturday

8AM: CLASS BEGINS

This is a relaxed class environment. Restroom & snack breaks are taken at your leisure. Instruction will continue at a moderate pass until noon.

12PM: LUNCH BREAK

We will break for a 30min lunch break.

6PM: DAY ONE COMPLETE

We typically break for the day around 6PM. Unstructured instruction usually continues around the campfire throughout the evening. This allows for additional questions to be presented or more time to complete projects from earlier in the day.

SUNDAY

8AM: CLASS BEGINS

12PM: CLASS ENDS / PACK UP

DUE TO INSURANCE PURPOSES, WE DO NOT ALLOW CAMPING ON-SITE AFTER THE CLASS IS COMPLETED.