Primitive Gear Workshop
Primitive Gear-Making Workshop:
Craft Your Survival Kit!
Dive into the art of self-reliance by creating your own primitive-style survival kit. Over two immersive days, you’ll craft tools and essentials using natural materials and traditional techniques. Each student will leave with a complete set of handmade items and the skills to recreate them in the wild.
Minimal Gear Kit
"I loved learning a variety of skills at close location. This easily fit my schedule. Now I can take my kit out and practice, or maybe take a course with my new kit "-
2024 Student - Harrison
Step back in time and learn the timeless skills of crafting your own survival gear in our Primitive Gear-Making Workshop. This hands-on experience will teach you how to create essential tools and equipment using natural materials and traditional techniques.
By the end of the workshop, you'll have your own handmade primitive survival kit and the skills to recreate these items in the wild. Whether you're preparing for adventure or building self-reliance, this workshop is your gateway to practical, primitive craftsmanship.
Join us and discover the satisfaction of crafting tools with your own hands!
Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, survivalists, or anyone looking to connect with ancestral knowledge, this workshop covers:
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Primitive Pack Frames: Build sturdy frames to carry gear through rugged terrain.
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Rawhide Cordage: Master the art of making strong, versatile cordage.
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Friction Fire Kits: Craft and practice using bow drill kits for fire-starting.
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Additional Gear: Create rabbit sticks, pitch glue, water containers, and more.
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Learn how to set up and use your pack and kit
Primitive Gear Workshop
When & Where:
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Spring Workshop - Saturday April 19th - Sunday April 20th (Mona, Utah)
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Summer Workshop - Saturday June 21st - Sunday June 22nd (Springville, Utah)
Course Cost: $225
Please arrive by 9:00 am and be prepared with chairs, water, snacks, your knife, and notepad. All materials and supplies are provided. Each student will be provided a wool blanket for their packs and 50ft cordage.
Location
Mona Location : Burraston Ponds
Springville Location: Hobble Creek
What To Expect
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Welcome & Introduction
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Overview of the weekend’s projects.
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Brief discussion on the importance of primitive tools in survival.
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Primitive Pack Frame
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Learn to craft a sturdy pack frame from natural materials.
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Techniques for lashing and securing loads.
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Lunch Break
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Bring your own lunch.
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Rabbit Sticks
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Shape and finish a versatile hunting tool.
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Practice techniques for accuracy and effectiveness.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Bow Drill Kit
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Craft a complete friction fire set, including spindle, bow, and hearth board.
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Practice fire-starting techniques (weather permitting).
Day 2: Sunday (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Rawhide Cordage
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Process rawhide into strong, flexible cordage.
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Explore practical uses in a survival setting.
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Build a Wilderness Medicine Kit
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Identify and prepare essential medicinal items.
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Craft salves and poultices using local plants.
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Lunch Break
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Bring your own lunch.
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Pitch Glue & Bucksaw Crafting
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Learn to make pitch glue for tool repair and construction.
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Build a functional bucksaw for cutting wood.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Water Container Crafting
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Create a functional container for carrying and storing water.
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Explore natural sealing methods.
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM:
How To pack a primitive packs
Water
Water is available at the drinking fountain, and restrooms are located at the park.
What to bring
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Chairs
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Knife
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Water
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Lunch
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Snacks
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Notepad
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Outdoor clothing
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Day pack (for hiking around and harvesting)