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FOOD STORAGE FEASTING
Instructor: Debbie Davis
Preparing meals from your long-term storage food shouldn’t be a trial, especially when you’re already in a crisis. And eating great tasting food, by using your food stores to their greatest potential, is a morale booster for your family and group, as well.
Deb has been cooking, canning, and preparing food for a long time. Rice and beans may be basic fodder, but they don’t have to be boring. She helps bring verve and zest to the routine requirements of daily food. She also points out how to modify the food for your body’s best use.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER BANG
Instructor: Ken Hardy
What happens (really) after you have used deadly force to defend yourself and your family? …After you have exercised your right to self-defense, what happens next? What can go wrong, and how can you protect yourself, after you have pulled the trigger?
This class will give you an understanding of your right before and after a situation in which you have to use self-defense.
HERBAL SALVE MAKING CLASS
Instructor: Momma Wendy
Soothing Salve Making class; intro to Herbology and how to use it. Intro to herbology. Focus on herbs that can be found and cultivated in this bio-region. Make medicines that work well in your go bags. Take control of your health! Make and take, everyone goes home with their own salve they made.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 101
Instructor: Darius Newman
Our Emergency Preparedness 101 curriculum has been designed to provide you with what we believe are the basic core functions and measures that should be the base of your everyday preparedness.We explored the four-level system for emergency Preparedness - Everyday Carry, Get Home Bag, Vehicle Preparedness, & Home Preparedness.
This structured approach provides a comprehensive framework to guide individuals from basic readiness to advanced preparation. Each level builds upon the previous one, ensuring a thorough and scalable preparedness plan. The system aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to handle emergencies effectively, ensuring the safety and well-being of yourself and your loved ones.
BASKET WEAVING
Instructor: Rachol Logan
Have you ever been out foraging and stumbled across a beautiful patch of mushrooms but didn’t have anything to collect them in? I know I have, and that’s what inspired me to learn the art of basket weaving.
Join me for a hands on learning experience!In my class I will show you the step by step process. we will be weaving simple baskets from foraged honeysuckle vines. Take your foraging to the next level!
There are 12 openings for 15 dollars a person
BEGINNER ROPES KNOTS & LASHINGS
Instructor: Jim Tubbs
This course is designed as an introduction to the basics of ropes, knots and lashings. Students will learn several different knots and their application during the class. The 5 basic knot styles for survival will be included. This will be a classroom setting and rope
will be provided for students to use during the class.
The beginner course is designed to take students with little to no knowledge of ropes and knots and provide them with knowledge and strategies to continue learning knots for use in a survival situation.
NOTE: Class time is approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Class size will impact the amount of time needed for instruction.
HOMEOPATHY
In this class we use Homeopathy, which is useful for managing fear that may impact our beliefs about abundance. It is a form of energetic healing using extreme dilutions of natural substances that effectively increase your vibrations to attract what you want into your life. It works well for a variety of health conditions as well including pain, respiratory illnesses and women’s health issues.
Everyone has blocks to creating abundant health and wealth that represent blind spots in our approach to life. Emotional turmoil and physical symptoms are messages from our mind and body that can guide us on the path to our goals.
WILDERNESS FIRST AID FOR KIDS
Instructor: Rick Dunlap
This is a class oriented to the budding outdoors. Kids of all ages are welcome. We will learn all about outdoor personal hygiene, campsite safety, bushcraft injuries; the 5 Bs of bleeding, how to stop bleeding, preventing and caring for burns, breaks and splinting, preventing bites and caring for blisters.
ALTERNATIVE LIVING SPACES - LIIVING IN CONTAINER HOMES
Instructor: John Bradley
Whether you are a seasoned builder or just curious about container homes, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to expand their knowledge. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the world of sustainable and innovative housing solutions.
You will learn:
- Why choice to using shipping containers as an alternative living space
- The importance of self-sustainability
- The reality of a self-sustaining lifestyle.
MOVING HEAVY OBJECTS WITH MACHINES
Instructor: Madison Poole
Our pioneer ancestors lived in pretty austere conditions while settling and living in the country, yet they managed to build fantastic structures. Before that, several cultures around the world built massive structures using stone and wood that weighed several tons. They did it all without electricity, hydraulics and other modern tools we use to build with today. Join Madison as she shares a glimpse into using simple machines to increase mechanical advantage so you can lift, roll and move objects that would otherwise be far too heavy to move. The concepts will be given on much lighter materials so safety is not a concern, and this is going to be a hands on class where attendees get to help build, and use the different tools created.
ORGANIZED CHAOS DEFENSIVE KNIFE SURVIVAL COURSE
Instructor: Lyndon Johnson
This rapid fire high paced class will introduce you to the scientific principles of surviving a knife attack. Unlike most classes, it will start with learning how to effectively use a knife offensively to destroy an individual’s common defenses. Once this organized but chaotic flow is established you will learn how to interrupt the attack while countering and neutralizing the attacker. Focus is unarmed vs. the knife. If you have a rubber or dull training knife, bring it. Training knives will be available for the class.
WEATHER AND MAPS
Instructor: Spencer Bolejack
This hybrid class examines ancient and modern weather forecasting techniques to look ahead and see what’s coming based on what we observe now. Old sayings and modern science give us tools to prepare our home, camp, or group for incoming weather changes. Mother Earth is always speaking to us in the short and long term, whispering for those who listen. There may come a time when handy weather phone apps aren’t available! The second half of this class will cover map understanding, terrain analysis, basic navigation with a compass, and route planning. For those with loads of experience, this class should be considered basic and will be most enjoyed by those hoping to build a deeper intimacy with our mountain home.
IMPACT WEAPONS COMBATIVES
FOR ALL AGES
Instructor: Lyndon Johnson
This class teaches the basics of using a short stick, around 26 inches long, for self-defense. You will learn the basic strikes and defensive motions of using a stick or any stick-like impact weapon. The focus will be stick against an unarmed person as well as someone armed with a knife. You will need to bring a training stick for this class around 26 inches long.
BASICS OF BEE KEEPING
Instructor: Leonidas Bolejack
This class will cover the foundations of keeping bees. You will learn about required equipment and hives, swarms, harvesting honey and its many medicinal benefits. Leo will also talk about living in relationship with the natural world and the many ways pollinators help our biosphere.
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS FOR EVERYONE
Instructor: Ken Hardy
In everyday life, people get comfortable in their environment, personal routines, and the comings and goings of others in their lives. This can be comforting, secure, and easy, however, becoming complacent and routine can allow for opportunists to take advantage of these habits by catching people unaware, vulnerable, and subject to harm. It can lead to being unaware of physical conditions that can lead to injury or even death. In today’s volatile and unsettled society, situational awareness is a key to avoiding a multitude of dangers, from predatory individuals to dangerous physical environmental conditions.
The S.A.F.E. presentation will cover such topics as atmospherics in social environments, awareness and observation of individuals who are behaving in unusual ways. Anomalies in everyday life, being aware of what should be “there” that is not “there” or conversely, something unusual that is “different” about a known environmental (daily routine) situation. The S.A.F.E. program will help the student understand more about observation of situations, how to develop observational skills, and determine whether a situation is potentially dangerous or could develop into a dangerous event. The development of these skills can help with mental acuity and cognition.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR FREEDOM AS AN AMERICAN CITIZEN
Instructor: Madison Poole
T Of all the things they teach in school now they do not teach our rights. Our school system casually skips over what it means to be an American. In this class Madison will go over our rights, give a bit of history and teach how to stand up for your rights, who you really are and who the government thinks you are, and how to live so you don't have to worry about the government interference in your private life. Learn why you are compelled to comply, why you think there is a two tiered justice system and how to become invisible to the government.
EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES FOR OVERCOMING FEAR
Instructor: Larry Burk, MD, CEHP
EFT tapping is an effective mind-body-spirit self-healing approach that can be used to overcome fear and the physical symptoms that come with it. Every trauma that you have ever experienced gets downloaded through the acupuncture meridians into your nervous system and uploaded to the limbic region of your brain where emotional memories are stored. Tapping on the acupuncture meridians on your face and chest can uninstall these malware programs like hitting the delete key repetitively on your computer keyboard. Afterwards self-hypnosis can be used to install positive programs for success.
ADVANCED ROPES, KNOTS & LASHINGS
Instructor: Jim Tubbs
In this course students will learn the 5 types of knots used for survival and several types of lashing. This will be a combination of classroom and outdoor practical application. Students will set up a ridgeline shelter and lash a piece of camp furniture such as a cooking tripod, chair or teepee. Ropes and shelter building materials will be provided for students to use during the class.
The practical application portion of this class will require a short walk into the woods to assess camping locations, set up a shelter and lash a piece of camp furniture.
NOTE: This course is best provided with approximately 45 to 60 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 90 to 120 minutes of practical instruction.
CAMPING 101
Instructor: Tasheea Nicholson
Camping Noire's Camping 101 Workshop is designed to introduce beginners to the essentials of camping, offering a supportive and inclusive environment for all participants. The workshop covers the fundamentals, such as selecting the right camping gear, setting up tents, preparing meals outdoors, and practicing safety in the wilderness. Attendees also learn about Leave No Trace principles, outdoor etiquette, and the importance of connecting with nature. This hands-on, immersive experience is aimed at building confidence and fostering a love for outdoor adventures, welcoming anyone who wants to develop their camping skills.
PACE MINDSET WHEN DEALING WITH DISASTERS
Instructor: Michael Brewer
In this course, you'll learn the psychology of disaster survival. We'll explore strategies for surviving in the wake of a major cataclysmic event, look at how you can prepare yourself, and then conduct a practical exercise to help you separate fact from fiction in terms of keeping you and your family safe when things get really, really bad.
This course draws on decades of disaster relief volunteer work in some of the worst natural and humanitarian crises of the last 30 years. The psychology of disasters and of surviving in the social groups affected by them is both one of the most important and one of the most neglected areas of preparation. Our goal in this course is to open your eyes and your mind to the realities you'll face in a major disaster, and to give you the physical, mental, and emotional tools to stay safe, even in the worst of times.
BUGOUT VEHICLES & CAR KITS ON A BUDGET
Instructor: Momma Wendy
Come see and learn how we set up our skoolie (converted bus) as our bug-out vehicle and for boondocking/being off-grid on a very small budget. Car kits and what should be in them/How to find safe spaces to live out of your vehicle while traveling.
HOMEOPATHY FOR EMERGENCIES
Instructor: Dagmar Ehling, MAc, LAc, Dipl OM, CFMC
During this class you will learn the fundamentals of homeopathy and its use during emergencies. This can be helpful while you’re out in the wilderness away from standard medical care where rapid treatment is essential. You’ll learn about certain homeopathic for first aid, acute pain, fractures, muscle sprains/strains, colds/flus, acute bleeding, insect bites, snake bites, hives, itching, and several emotional conditions so you can keep a clear mind. The class includes a brown recluse bite case discussion and how to overcome fear of heights.
BEESWAX CANDLEMAKING
Instructor: J.T. Stokes
Come learn the basics of pouring & dipping 100% beeswax candles. We’ll discuss crucial temperature ranges, safety, and calculating burn time. This workshop will include tips for selecting your wax-to-wick ratio and avoiding surface imperfections. I’ll also cover essential tools and low-waste strategies for this craft. We’ll talk about tips for pouring ‘perfect,’ single-pour candles in indoor kitchens. Our main activity will be dipping taper candles.
This is a make and take class (meaning you will make a candle and take it with you). It is $15 to participate.
THE 5 B'S OF BUSHCRAFT MEDICINE
Instructor: John Zimmerman
In this course we will discuss each of the 5 B's, which encompass the basic first-aid necessities in these areas. At the completion of the class, participants should be able to recognize & respond to each of these first-aid areas.
FINANCIAL RESILIENCY
Instructor: Spencer Bolejack
If you’ve done it come and share – if you want to learn come and listen! This class is about creative ways to generate income and find living options that fulfill your desire to be close to the Earth without becoming trapped in the traditional work cycle. Explore your existing skill sets and learn to navigate permitting, licensing, and taxes to bring your creative gifts to the world including teaching, guide services, craft and tool making, art, and modern digital media. From self-sabotage and internal dialogue to best practices and business relationships, we'll take a look at possibilities from the ground up. We will discuss modern marketing and send you on your way with a tool kit and support network to increase financial resiliency.
URBAN EXPLORATION & ABANDONED RURAL PLACES
Instructor: Spencer Bolejack
Most people think of wilderness when they think of exploring, adventure, stealth, tracking, scavenging and hunting. Did you know that any area can be full of surprise and reward including common urban areas? Spencer and his son will share this class to get you thinking about resources and techniques, tricks and gadgets for exploring urban areas close to home. Disguises, clothing, stealth, props, good finds, safety, planning, obstacles, and more will get you amped to explore like a kid again. Warning: dumpster diving may be encouraged. Kids will want to climb rooftops. Adults will forage old train tracks and bridges. Attend at your own risk!
SETTING UP THE HOMESTEAD FOR
OFF GRID LIVING
Instructor: Momma Wendy
This hybrid class examines ancient and modern weather forecasting techniques to look ahead and see what’s coming based on what we observe now. Old sayings and modern science give us tools to prepare our home, camp, or group for incoming weather changes. Mother Earth is always speaking to us in the short and long term, whispering for those who listen. There may come a time when handy weather phone apps aren’t available! The second half of this class will cover map understanding, terrain analysis, basic navigation with a compass, and route planning. For those with loads of experience, this class should be considered basic and will be most enjoyed by those hoping to build a deeper intimacy with our mountain home.
THE SCIENCE OF STALKING - FOR HUNTING AND MORE
FOR ALL AGES
Instructor: Leonidas Bolejack
Stalking: The art and science of moving quietly has been refined by countless cultures of the world. Come join in to take a look at how scouts, ninjas, and native people of the Carolinas practiced this ancient art. Whether you’re interested in photography or hunting, evasion, or just getting to feel your body move like the wind through a landscape, this class is for you.
GIVING KIDS ROLES DURING A DISASTER
FOR ALL AGES
Instructor: Leonidas Bolejack
Understanding how to give kids age appropriat task that will keep them active, focused and emotionally stable during a disaster.
WOMEN'S WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
Instructor: Jacks Genega
This course is designed to promote female participation in the fields of bushcraft and primitive skills, regardless of age. All skill levels are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary. Whether you consider yourself a survivalist, a weekend bushcrafter, a homesteader, an ultralight hiker, or simply someone who enjoys spending time in nature, this class aims to foster a sense of community through our mutual appreciation for the natural world.
PLANT WALK AND IDENTIFICATION
Instructor: Jacks Genega
Learn how to identify plants and herbs in their natural habitat.