Upcoming Classes and Courses at Georgia Bushcraft
It’s time to take your bushcraft training to the next level, and no matter your experience or skillset, Georgia Bushcraft is the place to do it. We already have a jam-packed schedule of classes led by world-class instructors for this year, and we don’t want you to miss out on excellent training opportunities in 2026. Here are the classes we have ready for the first half of the year, so read on, and remember knowledge weighs nothing, and you always have it with you.
Bushcraft Workshop: Build Your Outdoor Foundation
Whether you’re new to the woods or looking to deepen your connection with nature, the Bushcraft Workshop is a strong place to start. This hands-on course introduces the art of using natural materials to create practical tools and skills you can rely on in the field. It emphasizes core wilderness skills, including safe use of knives, saws, and axes. You’ll also learn about knot tying and natural material selection.
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Meet the Instructor
The Bushcraft Workshop is led by none other than Bushcraft Kelso. Kelso is well known for constructing a wide array of items from natural materials and for the quality of his carving, fire-starting, and bushcraft skills. He’s an expert at thinking outside of the box and a true resource for those looking to start their bushcraft journey, and anyone looking to take their skills to the next level.
Women’s Wilderness Weekend
The Women’s Wilderness Weekend offers a supportive, skills-focused environment designed specifically for women who want to grow their confidence in the outdoors. It combines practical survival instruction with community-building and shared experience.
Over the weekend, participants explore essential wilderness skills, including fire starting, shelter construction, navigation basics, self-aid considerations, and situational awareness. The curriculum emphasizes both preparedness and empowerment, giving attendees tools they can apply on future trips while strengthening their comfort in natural settings.
Women’s Wilderness Weekend Level 2
Women’s Wilderness Weekend Level 2 builds on the foundation established in the introductory course. It is intended for returning students or those with prior experience who want to deepen their skill set.
Level 2 expands into more advanced bushcraft techniques, including friction fire methods, more involved shelter construction, navigation refinement, and greater emphasis on long-term woodland living skills. Participants practice decision-making, teamwork, and resilience in realistic outdoor scenarios.
Navigation 101
Navigation 101 is designed for anyone who wants to feel more confident using a map and compass rather than relying solely on technology. It focuses on practical land navigation skills for hiking, hunting, backpacking, and general outdoor travel.
Students will learn how to orient a map, understand topographic lines, use a compass properly, take bearings, and interpret terrain features. The class emphasizes real-world application, helping participants build a reliable navigation process that works even when electronics fail.
Meet the Instructor
All three of these courses are led by Jacks Genega. Jacks is an avid adventurer and full-time van-lifer who travels across the country teaching various wilderness skills with a focus on tree medicine and camp craft. She hopes to share her love of all things bushcraft and survival in hopes of not only helping others develop a shared skill set but also aiding in a sense of resilience through self-reliance by inspiring others to participate in the field.
Wilderness Survival
The Wilderness Survival course prepares participants to handle unexpected situations in the backcountry. It centers on priorities that matter most when conditions become challenging.
Students work through survival fundamentals, including shelter building, fire-making with limited resources, water sourcing and purification, signaling, and maintaining core temperature. The training reinforces critical thinking and prioritization so participants can respond calmly and effectively in stressful environments.
Meet the Instructor
This class is led by Bushcraft Kelso, and it’s the perfect opportunity to tap into his resourcefulness and deep knowledge pool. With decades of experience and a dedication to experimentation, Kelso has spent countless hours developing tips, tricks, and techniques that anyone will be happy to add to their skillset.
Advanced Bushcraft
Advanced Bushcraft is intended for students who want to push beyond introductory skills and immerse themselves in deeper wilderness living techniques. This course explores advanced fire techniques, expanded tool work, woodcraft projects, resource processing, and longer-term camp skills. Participants refine their efficiency, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities while gaining a more comprehensive understanding of living comfortably in the woods.
Meet the Instructor
Advanced Bushcraft is taught by legendary James Gibson. James has been making knives and practicing primitive skills since the 1970s, but his love for the outdoors and skill development truly began in his childhood in the Smoky Mountains. As an ABS Journeyman Bladesmith, a highly skilled flint knapper, and a best-selling knife designer, James has a varied background to draw from. He’s taught hundreds of students, and he’s truly a world-class instructor.
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