Remembering the Wisdom of our Ancestors
A day for Sharing....skills, food, hugs, and gourds!
We had a wonderful day at Mal Stephen's new Wells Classroom an acorn of the Maine Primitive Skills School.
The weather was fantastic, the friends amazing, and the day was filled with bustling activity. I got to work on making a gourd bowl which is something I've been dreaming of doing for awhile. I've seen so many amazing gourds over the years, I often wished to make one myself. Today, Mike Douglas made that happen. Mike, brought gourds that he grew in his own garden last year. He shared his knowledge and his heirloom seeds for all of us to recreate this experience on our own.
I can't say that my first gourd came out all that great but I did learn a lot and I think I've got a bit of the gourd bug. There is so much potential in working with gourds that I can't wait to grow our own next year. What I really like about working with the gourds is it's quick. You can actually make a gourd bowl in a day unlike some other primitive skills that we do. For me, that is a major bonus. But the real draw I have to gourds is the art factor. Check out some of these amazing gourds that I found online tonight and you may get the gourd bug too.
Whirlwind Studios - Are these not the most amazing grandmothers. I have a feeling grandmother April will be getting one of these one day.
Scoutie Girl - These are too amazingly beautiful for words. To see these creatures from a gourd is so incredible.
GourdFairies Etsy Shop - a drum like this would make a great addition to our gatherings.
Here are some other links to incredible gourd art: JK Stacey's Designs
Wa Gourd Society - scroll down to see some incredible gourds used in Panama to serve a drink to Bear Grylls from Man vs Wild
Google Gourd Art Images - too many awesome gourds to mention.
The weather was fantastic, the friends amazing, and the day was filled with bustling activity. I got to work on making a gourd bowl which is something I've been dreaming of doing for awhile. I've seen so many amazing gourds over the years, I often wished to make one myself. Today, Mike Douglas made that happen. Mike, brought gourds that he grew in his own garden last year. He shared his knowledge and his heirloom seeds for all of us to recreate this experience on our own.
I can't say that my first gourd came out all that great but I did learn a lot and I think I've got a bit of the gourd bug. There is so much potential in working with gourds that I can't wait to grow our own next year. What I really like about working with the gourds is it's quick. You can actually make a gourd bowl in a day unlike some other primitive skills that we do. For me, that is a major bonus. But the real draw I have to gourds is the art factor. Check out some of these amazing gourds that I found online tonight and you may get the gourd bug too.
Whirlwind Studios - Are these not the most amazing grandmothers. I have a feeling grandmother April will be getting one of these one day.
Scoutie Girl - These are too amazingly beautiful for words. To see these creatures from a gourd is so incredible.
GourdFairies Etsy Shop - a drum like this would make a great addition to our gatherings.
Here are some other links to incredible gourd art: JK Stacey's Designs
Wa Gourd Society - scroll down to see some incredible gourds used in Panama to serve a drink to Bear Grylls from Man vs Wild
Google Gourd Art Images - too many awesome gourds to mention.
Comment
About
Primitive Roots Sponsor
Our social group was organized by members of the Maine Primitive Skills School. We created this group to continue connecting in a social setting with our students, teachers, and other schools/groups. Everyone with an interest is welcome to join our network.
Latest Activity
I'm at Johnny's seeds for a while. Heirloom tomatoes are big. I can get seeds for older packets of seeds with less then the high germination rate that is the standard, and plan on starting an heirloom tomato garden. Anyone else interested?
I think Mark sounds a little like Tom Brown as he teaches throwing the Viking Battle Ax.
Participants from across the Unitied States and Canada shared skills in self reliance, sustainability, survival, community, mentoring, and fun. If you atten...
Jeff Gottlieb at Camp DeWolfe, Wading River, Long Island, NY
December 28, 2009 at 6pm to January 7, 2010 at 7pm
Casual get-together to tan deer hides on Eastern Long Island. Bring your hide and some brains, and we'll help, and discuss braintanning. Potluck meal(s) and camping possible. Dates to be determined: last week in Dec -first week in January. Intereste…
A lot of hard core no necked nugs gave Dakota grief for this one because it wasn't "survival", but it is a great way to share skills. Dakota has a sever form of dyslexia, he can't read, coupled with tourrette's syndrom. We have had to find creative…
It does. Remember that the tannic acid actually curdles the protiens i the skin, including internally. This creates the astringency, and also produces a biological "band aid" of a layer of your own tanned hide. I used tannic acid wash from Oak galls…
Wet wood ash, used as a paste and rinsed qickly to avoid chemical burns (prolonged direct contact over a minute) is a great way to remove pitch and other hard to get off yer skin adherents.
Notes
Help Create our Network
Primitive Roots is brand new and we need you to help us make it a great place to visit. We need to know what types of discussions you want to have in the forum. If there isn't a category there that you'd like to see, let us know. Is it easy to navigate around here? Do you understand how to use our site? If you have any questions feel free to contact Candi by sending… Continue
Created by Candi Huber Oct 9, 2008 at 7:16am. Last updated by Candi Huber Oct. 9, 2008.
Badge
© 2009 Created by Candi Huber on Ning. Create a Ning Network!
You need to be a member of Primitive Roots to add comments!
Join this Ning Network