Short fun workshops for both kids and adults to combat
holiday stress and winter doldrums!
IMPORTANT: Each class has a different schedule, be aware. Feel free to contact us if you want to mix and match. Enroll now
Salves – Join Lauren, our lead herbalist path instructor, and learn how to make two salves: a wound salve (for a variety of skin conditions and general ouchies)and a winter skin salve (which is really salve for cracked-hands-season from November through April every year). This class is part of both our Mountain Medic and Herbalist program. The class is officially open to students aged 12 and up, but as usual, younger kids who are serious about learning about plants are welcome. Adults are also welcome, as long as they are as cool as the kids.
Dates: Tuesday, November 30th, Tuesday December 7th, Tuesday December 14th. 4:00pm to 5:30 pm.
Cost: $55 (Cost includes all material fees)
Age: 12+
Knife Safety 1 – Learn the basics of knife safety and how not to hurt yourself (Or others!) when using sharp objects! This class will allow you to carry a lock-blade pocket knife for Mountain SOL classes and events! You will have a little bit of take-home work to complete for this class! Before you get your certification card you must carve a piece of wood into the shape of a knife.
Date: Wednesday, December 15th; 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Cost: $20
Age: 9+
Knife Safety 2 – Now that you know the basics, it’s time to get into the advanced stuff! We will teach you the best safety practices for using fixed-blade knives, hatchets, and axes! Once you complete this class you will be certified to carry a fixed blade knife and hatchet (With appropriate covering) to Mountain SOL classes and events! You will have a bit of take-home work to complete for this class! Before you get your certification in this class you must carve a wooden mallet.
Date: Wednesday, December 15th, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Cost: $20
Age: 9+, prerequisite Knife Safety 1
Leatherwork 101 – Learn the basics of leatherworking in this one-day class taught by Mr. Jason! You will be working with un-dyed, untreated leather to craft your own drawstring pouch! This has the potential to get a little messy so wear old clothes!
Date: Wednesday, December 8th; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Cost: $35 per student (Cost includes material fees)
Max Class Size: 12 Students
Age: 9+