SUMMER 2026 WORKSHOPS
The Hidden World of Watson Woods
06/01/26
5:00 PM - 8:00ish PM
What if the woods were trying to tell you something… and most people just weren’t listening?
On this guided walk through Watson Woods, students will step into a different way of moving through the world — one where every sound, smell, track, and movement has meaning.
This isn’t just a walk. It’s an awareness challenge.
Students will learn how to:
• Move through the woods without being seen or heard
• Notice small details most people walk right past
• Pick up on signs of wildlife, movement, and patterns in nature
• Use ALL their senses to build a deeper awareness of their surroundings
• Become more present, focused, and tuned in to the environment
Along the way, students will take part in simple awareness challenges designed to sharpen observation and test their ability to truly see what’s around them.
Most people walk through the woods.
By the end of this, students will start to read them.
Age: 8-Adult
Cost: $20
Location: Watson Woods - Peavine Trailhead $5 Parking Fee
Class Size: Limited to 16 students
Bring: A Proper Bushcraft Knife, Headlamp (preferably one with a red light), Bug Repellant, Snacks, and water
The 5 Minute Survival Shelter
06/06/26
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
When conditions turn bad, shelter isn’t optional — it’s critical.
In this hands-on workshop, students will learn how to set up a fast, reliable emergency shelter using a tarp and a properly built ridgeline system. The goal is simple: get protected from the elements in 5 minutes or less.
Students will learn:
• How to build a rapid deployment ridgeline that is strong, adjustable, and easy to set up
• Essential knots and tensioning techniques for tarp shelters
• How to quickly deploy a tarp for maximum protection from wind and weather
• How to choose a good shelter location in the field
• How speed and efficiency can make the difference in a survival situation
Each student will practice setting up their shelter system and dialing in their technique for speed and reliability.
Every student will leave the workshop with a complete emergency shelter kit, including:
• Ridgeline system
• Tarp
• Stakes
By the end of the class, students will have the confidence and ability to build a functional shelter quickly when it matters most.
Age: 11 through Adult
Cost: $85
Location: Project Rewilding HQ
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Bring: Drinking water, Snacks, A Proper Bushcraft Knife
Yucca Cordage: Rope from the Land
06/23/26
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
For thousands of years, people made strong, reliable rope using nothing more than the plants around them. One of the most versatile and abundant materials in the Southwest is yucca.
In this hands-on workshop, students will learn how to transform raw yucca leaves into durable cordage using traditional techniques that have been used for generations.
Students will learn:
• How to identify and harvest yucca fiber responsibly
• How to process plant fibers into usable material
• The technique of twisting fibers into strong cordage
• How cordage was used for tools, shelter, fire-making, traps, and everyday life
• How this simple skill connects to many other primitive technologies
Each student will create their own length of natural cordage and gain the foundational skill needed to make rope anywhere plants are available.
This is one of the most important and versatile skills in all of bushcraft — and one that connects directly to how humans have lived for thousands of years.
Age: 11 thru Adult
Fee: $40
Location: Project Rewilding HQ
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Bring: A Proper Bushcraft Knife, Water, & Snacks
Leave when you're done
Track & Hunt: Following the Trail
06/30/26
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The woods are full of stories — tracks, disturbed ground, broken branches — but most people don’t know how to read them.
In this immersive workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of animal tracking and sign, then put their skills to the test in a realistic mock hunting scenario.
Students will learn:
• How to identify and interpret basic animal tracks and sign
• How to recognize movement patterns and disturbed ground
• How to follow a trail through changing terrain
• The fundamentals of tracking wounded game using a simulated blood trail
• How awareness, patience, and observation work together in the field
After learning the basics, students will take part in a hands-on tracking challenge — following a simulated blood trail through the landscape to locate their “downed animal.”
There’s a catch.
Dinner is only served if the animal is found.
This final challenge brings everything together in a fun, memorable way that reinforces the importance of attention to detail and persistence.
By the end of the workshop, students will have a deeper understanding of how to read the land and follow a trail with purpose.
Age: 11 – High School
Fee: $45
Location: TBD (Will be close to Prescott)
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Bring: A Proper Bushcraft Knife, Water, flashlight/headlamp (with fresh batteries), and the ability to walk through rough terrain which is off trail with potential bushwhacking.
Jerusalem Cruisers: Make your own huarache sandals
7/11/26 5:00PM-8:00PM
Long before modern shoes, people walked thousands of miles in simple, durable sandals made from natural materials.
In this hands-on workshop, students will create their own pair of huarache-style leather sandals — a minimalist form of footwear that has been used for generations around the world.
Students will learn:
• How to size and cut a sole to fit their own foot
• How to lace and assemble traditional huarache-style sandals
• The principles behind minimalist footwear and natural movement
• How simple designs can provide durability, comfort, and function
• How footwear has evolved from traditional to modern systems
Each student will leave with a fully functional pair of handmade leather sandals built to their own foot.
This workshop combines craftsmanship, history, and practical skill — and gives students something they can wear and use every day.
Age: 11 –Adult
Fee: $60
Location: Project Rewilding HQ
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Bring: A Proper Bushcraft Knife, Snacks, and water
Primitive Traps: Survival Engineering from the Land
7/13/26
5:00PM-8:00PM
For most of human history, people relied on skill, observation, and simple materials from the land to secure food. Primitive traps are a powerful example of how knowledge and creativity can turn sticks, cordage, and natural materials into effective tools.
In this hands-on workshop, students will explore the fundamentals of primitive trapping systems and learn how these ingenious designs work.
Students will learn:
• The principles behind primitive trap design and function
• How understanding animal behavior and movement patterns is critical to success
• How to use simple materials like sticks, cordage, and natural triggers to build functional systems
• The mechanics behind classic trap types such as figure-four traps, Paiute deadfalls, and spring triggers
• How small adjustments can dramatically affect trap performance
Students will build and set demonstration traps while learning the engineering and problem-solving behind these designs.
This workshop focuses on mechanics, awareness, and historical skills, giving students insight into how humans have lived off the land for thousands of years.
Important Note
This class is focused on education, history, and mechanical understanding. All traps are built and demonstrated in a controlled, ethical manner.
Age: 11 through Adult
Fee: $40
Location: Project Rewilding HQ
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Bring: A Proper Bushcraft Knife, Drinking water, and snacks.
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
Fee: $65
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
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
Fee: $65
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
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: $65
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: $35
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
Fee: $40
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
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
Fee: $100
Location: Project Rewildling HQ
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Bring: A Proper Bushcraft Knife, drinking water, 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: $50
Location: Project Rewilding HQ
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Bring: A Proper Bushcraft Knife, drinking water, and snacks.