Meet with locals who are interested in tracking, tool making, edible plants among other "Primitive Skills". Every month we provide a free Skills afternoon, focusing on basic methods for tracking, foraging, fire by friction, tool making...the list goes on. We are also bringing in some the best and the brightest instructors for a more advanced and in-depth learning in the arts that you want. Practical Primitive, OnPoint Tactical to name a couple, along with established flint knappers and foragers. Come on out and join the Primitive Fun, learning new skills and meeting new friends. There is a world in which you live...this could be your door to it. Our monthly meetings are family friendly. "The true value of a man is not judged by what he has, but rather by what he can do without."

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  • April 20 at 6:00 PM, 10 students of Primitive Skills attended

    Campfire Storytelling and Toy Building

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    This is a family orientated multi-meetup group and not the April workshop...just something a bit special for Spring.   What better way to ring in the spring than a... Learn more

  • March 10 at 1:00 PM, 46 students of Primitive Skills attended

    Maple Syrup / Fermenting Veggies

    They rated it 4.50 4.505 (5 ratings) and uploaded 6 photos

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    I would have enjoyed it more but I got there late. ...

    —Mary Borkowski

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    Very interesting.

    —M. Zak

  • February 18 at 1:00 PM, 16 students of Primitive Skills attended

    Sharpening Workshop

    They rated it 4.50 4.506 (6 ratings)

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    Excellent workshop. The leader is very knowledgeable and good at sharing that knowledge. Nice group of participants.

    —Diane Peterson

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    Eric did an excellent job presenting the material. The " hands on" time was greatly appreciated.

    —Bob S.

  • January 14 at 12:00 PM, 15 students of Primitive Skills attended

    Emergency Shelters

    They rated it 5.00 5.002 (2 ratings)

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    Good tips on building a sturdy shelter and making the fire to go with it.

    —Lisa Stuart

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    Super fun event, great opportunity for thoughtful discussion, thank you to organizers. ...

    —tomás ward

  • December 17, 2011 at 12:00 PM, 15 students of Primitive Skills attended

    Mead!

    They rated it 4.50 4.509 (9 ratings) and uploaded 1 photos

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    Very interesting history of mead and loved the hands-on presentation!

    —Nick Stamates

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    Great idea, great instruction! Mike and Eric were thoughtful and welcoming of beginner brewers. Thanks much for a great meetup!

    —Jason

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Chicago, IL 60601
Founded Aug 4, 2007
20070804
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