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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  • May 5 at 2:00 PM, 0 students of Primitive Skills attended

    Urban Foraging -- not official PS Meetup, but looks cool
    This is not an official Primitive Skills Meetup, but rather a workshop that was forwarded to me via a member. I have reached out to the organizer seeking permission to... Learn more

  • 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

    Double Whammy scheduled to get your end of winter fun! From 11am to noon the Chicago Symphony will be performing at the nature center. From 1pm to 2:30 a bit of maple... Learn more

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

    Sharpening Workshop

    They rated it 4.50 4.506 (6 ratings)

    Over the course of the years we have been doing this, working with our tools, one of the questions that always pops up is....How do I sharpen this knife/hatchet/ax? Well... Learn more

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

    Emergency Shelters

    They rated it 5.00 5.002 (2 ratings)

    Once again it is that time of year, where Christmas trees find a new life. Emergency and debris shelters!  Come on out, dress for the weather and bring some tools to... Learn more
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Chicago, IL 60601
Founded Aug 4, 2007
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