SUMMER 2026 WORKSHOPS
Carve Your Own Wooden Spoon
7/18/26
5:00PM-8:00PM
Before metal utensils and mass production, people carved their own tools from the materials around them. The wooden spoon is one of the simplest — and most essential — tools ever made.
In this hands-on workshop, students will learn how to transform a piece of wood into a functional wooden spoon using traditional carving techniques.
Students will learn:
• How to safely use carving tools to shape wood
• The fundamentals of knife grips and controlled cuts
• How to carve both the handle and bowl of a spoon
• How grain direction affects carving and tool control
• How simple tools can create useful, long-lasting items
Each student will carve their own spoon from start to finish, gaining both skill and confidence in working with wood.
This workshop is about slowing down, focusing, and creating something useful with your own hands — a skill that has been part of human life for thousands of years.
Students will leave with a finished (or near-finished) hand-carved wooden spoon, a hook knife, and the knowledge to continue carving on their own.
Age: 11 through Adult
If you think your younger child might struggle with carving and knife skills, it might help if you attend to assist. This class requires dexterity and hand strength for fine carving. There is no extra charge for parent/adult helpers.
Fee: $90
Location: Project Rewilding HQ
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Bring: A Proper Bushcraft Knife, drinking water, and snacks.
From Ordinary to Camp Ready: Build Your Bushcraft Hatchet
7/20/26
5:00PM-8:00PM
CLASS FULL - WAITLIST ONLY
What if a simple $13 hatchet could become a reliable tool you’re proud to carry into the woods?
In this hands-on workshop, students will take a basic Harbor Freight hatchet and transform it into a functional, customized bushcraft camp tool.
This class focuses on improving both performance and safety, while teaching the mindset of making tools your own.
Students will learn:
• Strip and remove generic finish from axe head and handle.
• Add very intentional bushcraft axe hacks to make the tool more practical
• The fundamentals of sharpening and edge maintenance
• Properly finish the head and handle
• Basic leatherworking skills to create a custom-fit sheath
Each student will complete their own upgraded hatchet and build a leather sheath to safely carry and protect it.
By the end of the workshop, students will leave with:
• A fully customized bushcraft hatchet
• A handmade leather sheath
• The knowledge and confidence to improve and maintain their own tools
This workshop reinforces a core bushcraft principle:
It’s not about having the best gear — it’s about knowing how to make your gear better.
Age: 11 through Adult
If you think your younger child might struggle with knots or knife skills, it might help if you attend with them to help. There is no extra charge for parent/adult helpers.
Fee: $90
Location: Project Rewilding HQ
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Bring: A Proper Bushcraft Knife, drinking water, and snacks.
Plink Like a Pro: Slingshot Basics
7/24/26
5:00PM-8:00PM
CLASS FULL - WAITLIST ONLY
Simple, effective, and surprisingly accurate — the slingshot is one of the most fun primitive weapon you can carry.
In this hands-on workshop, students will learn how to properly set up and use a modern slingshot system, starting with assembling their own Hornet slingshot from SimpleShot.
Students will learn:
• How to assemble and set up a commercial slingshot for proper performance
• The basics of band alignment and attachment
• Safe handling and shooting practices
• Foundational shooting techniques for accuracy and consistency
• How to quickly build confidence and hit targets
Students will also create their own leather ammo pouch, adding a practical and custom piece of gear to their setup.
Each student will leave with:
• Their own Hornet slingshot
• A handmade leather ammo pouch
• The skills needed to start plinking targets like soda cans right away
This workshop combines craftsmanship, coordination, and skill-building — and is guaranteed to be a lot of fun.
Age: 11 through High School
Fee: $90
Location: Project Rewilding HQ
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Bring: A Proper Bushcraft Knife, drinking water, and snacks.
Carry Less, Do More: The Shemagh
7/28/26 6:00PM-8:00PM
What if one simple piece of cloth could solve dozens of problems in the outdoors?
In this hands-on workshop, students will learn how the shemagh — a traditional cloth used for centuries in harsh environments — can be transformed into a wide range of practical bushcraft and survival tools.
Students will learn:
• Multiple ways to wear and use a shemagh for sun protection, warmth, and weather exposure
• How to use it as a water pre-filter, sling, bandage, or improvised gear
• How it can assist with shelter building, fire starting, and carrying equipment
• Knots and techniques for turning a simple cloth into a multi-use tool system
• Why versatility and adaptability are critical in wilderness living
Through hands-on practice, students will explore just how many problems can be solved with a single piece of equipment.
Each student will leave with their own shemagh and the knowledge of how to use it in a variety of real-world situations.
Age: 10 –Adult
Fee: $55
Location: Project Rewilding HQ
Class Size: Limited to 14 students
Bring: A Proper Bushcraft Knife, Snacks, and water
From Cloth to Kit: Build Your Own Waxed Canvas Haversack
8/06/26
5:00PM-8:00PM
Before backpacks and modern gear, people carried what they needed in simple, durable shoulder bags known as haversacks.
Used for centuries by soldiers, explorers, and outdoorsmen, the haversack was designed to carry essential items like food, tools, and personal gear. Its simple design made it reliable, easy to access, and comfortable to carry over long distances — a practical solution that stood the test of time.
In this hands-on workshop, students will start with a piece of waxed ripstop cloth and transform it into a rugged waxed canvas haversack, learning the same principles of durability and function that have been used for generations.
Students will learn:
• What a haversack is and how it was used historically in daily life, travel, and field work
• How to cut and prepare fabric for a functional bag
• The process of turning cloth into waxed canvas for durability and weather resistance
• Basic sewing techniques to construct a strong, usable field bag
• How traditional gear was designed for simplicity, reliability, and ease of use
Each student will build their own waxed canvas haversack — a piece of gear they can use in future workshops and outdoor adventures.
By the end of the workshop, students will leave with:
• A finished waxed canvas haversack
• Foundational sewing and gear-making skills
• A deeper understanding of traditional equipment and design
This workshop reinforces a core bushcraft idea:
Make what you need, and carry it with purpose.
Age: 11 through Adult
If you think your younger child might struggle with sewing or knife skills, it might help if you attend to assist. There is no extra charge for parent/adult helpers.
Fee: $70
Location: Project Rewilding HQ
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Bring: A Proper Bushcraft Knife, drinking water, and snacks.
Atlatl Workshop: Build the Dart, Craft the Thrower, Hit the Target
8/15/26
09:00AM-4:00PM
CLASS FULL - WAITLIST ONLY
Long before the bow and arrow, humans relied on the atlatl — a simple but powerful tool that allowed hunters to throw darts with incredible speed, force, and accuracy.
In this full-day immersive workshop, students will build both components of the system:
a precision aluminum dart and a functional atlatl (spear thrower) — then learn how to use them together.
This is a complete start-to-finish experience that connects tool, projectile, and skill.
Students will learn:
Dart Construction (Morning Session)
• The anatomy of an atlatl dart and how it functions
• How length, balance, and flexibility affect flight
• How to cut, assemble, and tune an aluminum dart shaft
• How to attach points and components for consistent performance
Atlatl Construction (Midday Session)
• What an atlatl is and how it increases leverage and power
• How to build a functional atlatl from simple materials
• How ancient cultures used this tool for hunting and survival
Throwing & Practice (Afternoon Session)
• Safe and effective throwing techniques
• How to develop accuracy, consistency, and control
• Hands-on practice hitting targets and dialing in performance
Each student will leave with:
• A completed aluminum atlatl dart
• A functional atlatl (spear thrower)
• The knowledge to continue practicing and improving
• A deeper understanding of one of humanity’s oldest hunting systems
This workshop brings together craftsmanship, physics, and skill — showing how ancient people used simple tools and knowledge to achieve powerful results.
By the end of the day, students won’t just understand the atlatl…
they’ll be able to build it, throw it, and hit with it.
Age: 11 through Adult
If you think your younger child might struggle with carving or knife skills, it might help if you attend to assist. There is no extra charge for parent/adult helpers.
Fee: $135
Location: Project Rewildling HQ
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Bring: A Proper Bushcraft Knife, drinking water, and lunch/snacks.
Clay from the Earth: Primitive Pottery for Young Makers
With Guest Instructor: Jake Hartner
8/21/26 9am-5pm
Community Firing Day (optional) 8/24/26
This workshop is a wonderful introduction to one of humanity's oldest crafts, giving young students the opportunity to create something beautiful and functional while gaining an appreciation for the ingenuity of the people who came before us. Through clay, fire, and creativity, they'll experience firsthand how our ancestors transformed the earth beneath their feet into objects that could last a lifetime.
Long before pottery wheels, electric kilns, and craft stores, people transformed ordinary earth into bowls, cups, and cooking vessels that sustained entire communities. In this hands-on workshop, young students will discover that same ancient process while creating their own primitive pottery from natural clay.
Designed specifically for younger makers, this class blends creativity, history, and hands-on learning in an engaging outdoor environment.
The workshop is led by guest instructor Jake Hartner, a primitive skills instructor and traditional craftsman with a passion for sharing ancient technologies. Jake has spent years studying primitive pottery and enjoys helping young students connect with the remarkable skills our ancestors used every day.
Students will learn:
• The history of primitive pottery and why it changed human civilization
• How natural clay can be transformed into useful everyday items
• Traditional hand-building techniques used for thousands of years
• How to shape, decorate, and personalize their own pottery creations
• The basics of drying and preparing pottery for firing
• Why fire is such an important part of turning clay into a lasting vessel
Each student will create one or more primitive pottery projects to be fired and enjoyed for years to come.
Community Firing – August 24th
On August 24th, we'll gather at Project Rewilding HQ to fire the pottery using traditional methods. Attendance is completely optional, but students and their families are warmly invited to join us to watch the transformation from raw clay into finished pottery. It's a fascinating process and a wonderful opportunity to experience one of humanity's oldest technologies in action.
If you're unable to attend the firing, don't worry—your child's finished pottery will be carefully set aside and can be picked up at Project Rewilding HQ at a later date and time.
Age: 9 - Middle School
If you think your younger child might struggle with these hands on skills, it might help if you attend to assist. There is no extra charge for parent/adult helpers.
Fee: $125 (ESA Eligible)
Location: Project Rewildling HQ
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Bring: Drinking water, a hat, sun screen, and lunch/snacks.
Primitive Pottery: From Earth to Fire
(Teens & Adults)
With Guest Instructor: Jake Hartner
8/22 - 8/24 9am-5pm
Long before pottery wheels, electric kilns, and commercial clay, people looked to the earth beneath their feet to create bowls, cups, cooking vessels, and works of art that sustained entire communities. In this immersive workshop, students will discover the timeless process of transforming raw earth into beautiful, functional pottery using techniques that have been practiced for thousands of years.
Designed for teens and adults, this workshop is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of primitive pottery. Whether you've never worked with clay before or you're looking to deepen your appreciation for traditional crafts, you'll experience every stage of the process in a relaxed, hands-on environment.
The workshop is led by guest instructor Jake Hartner, a primitive skills instructor and traditional craftsman with a passion for ancient technologies. Jake has spent years studying and practicing primitive pottery and enjoys helping students discover the remarkable process of creating functional ceramics from natural materials.
Students will learn:
• How to identify and collect natural clay from the landscape
• Traditional methods for processing and preparing clay by hand
• Hand-building techniques used by cultures around the world for thousands of years
• How to shape, texture, and decorate pottery without modern tools
• The use of natural mineral pigments for painting and decoration
• Proper drying techniques to prepare pottery for firing
• The principles behind traditional open-fire pottery firing
Over two days, students will craft one or more pottery pieces while gaining an appreciation for one of humanity's oldest technologies.
Community Firing – August 24th
On August 24th, students are invited back to Project Rewilding HQ for the traditional firing of their pottery. This is where the transformation truly happens, as carefully crafted clay vessels become durable ceramic through the power of fire.
Watching this process is an unforgettable experience and provides a deeper appreciation for the ingenuity and craftsmanship of our ancestors.
If you're unable to attend the firing, your finished pottery will be safely set aside and can be picked up at Project Rewilding HQ at a later date and time.
Age: High School through Adult
Fee: $350 (ESA Eligible), $175 non refundable deposit required at signup. Remainder paid on day one of class.
Location: Project Rewildling HQ
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Bring: Drinking water, a hat, sun screen, and lunch/snacks.
HAFTING STONE KNIVES
8/28/26
5:00 PM-8:00 PM
For thousands of years, humans relied on stone tools to hunt, prepare food, and survive in the wilderness. One of the most important innovations was learning how to haft a sharp stone blade onto a handle, turning a simple rock into a powerful cutting tool.
In this hands-on class, students will learn how ancient peoples created stone knives by attaching a stone blade to a wooden handle using traditional techniques.
Students will learn:
• How prehistoric peoples made and used stone cutting tools
• The fundamentals of hafting a stone blade to a handle
• Materials and techniques used to secure blades to handles
• How early tools evolved into the knives we use today
Each student will assemble their own hafted stone knife and leave with a unique primitive tool inspired by thousands of years of human ingenuity.
This class is a great introduction to the world of primitive technology and ancient craftsmanship.
Age: 11 – High School
Fee: $75
Location: Project Rewilding HQ
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Bring: A Proper Bushcraft Knife, drinking water, and snacks.