Primitive Skills Blog

Apr 22, Special for Mobile Users

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:54:42 -0400

If you have a mobile device such as an iPhone, Android, Blackberry, or iPod Touch, please take a look at this webpage and give us some feedback.

Apr 3, Primal-Knowledge.com: One Year Anniversary

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 13:53:50 -0400

Primal-Knowledge is celebrating its first year as a primitive skills education and entertainment company. Our mission is to reconnect and rekindle the skills and knowledge first achieved by primitive people. The primitive skills were first distilled through extreme adversity, and thousands of years of adaptation and refinement. Sadly, an intimate connection to the earth and nature is mostly lost to modern humans. The basic instincts are there and the skills can be relearned, nurtured, and then refined, reconnecting to our shared humanity. Our goal at Primal Knowledge is to teach realistic primitive skills that are both fun and useful. These "earth skills" will facilitate and ease any transition to an intimate nature connection. Should you ever be without modern conveniences, Primal-Knowledge will be a vital edge in your adaptation. In addition to classes, Primal Knowledge offers several free events a year from Open Skills Days to a Summer Knap-in and a Fall Gathering. Please "like" our Facebook page, and visit Primal-Knowledge.com to learn more about attending classes or upcoming events.

Mar 18, Primitive Cooking Class

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:02:01 -0400

Learn how to do primitive cooking without modern tools, and equipment.

Mar 16, Moccasin Making

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:20:05 -0400

In this course at Primal-Knowledge, you will learn how to make Moccasins.

Mar 8, Primitive Brewing

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 05:53:15 -0500

In this course at Primal-Knowledge, you will learn how to brew natural beer.

Mar 6, Primitive Trapping

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 11:43:45 -0500

Learn how to do primitive trapping to survive with food, tools, and shelter.

Feb 3, Building a Winter Survival Shelter

Sun, 3 Feb 2013 12:23:24 -0500

Learn how to construct a winter survival shelter to maintain body heat in snow and cold temperatures.

Dec 13, Open Skills Day

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:26:29 -0500

Please join us for an open skills day. These events are open to the public.

Nov 24, Calendar for Primal-Knowledge

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 14:51:35 -0500

This calendar displays the dates for upcoming classes and events.

Nov 21, Deer Butchering

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:29:48 -0500

Learn the steps of deer butchering to prepare your wild game for the family table.

Sep 28, About Primal-Knowledge

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:05:39 -0400

Find out more about who we are and where Primal-Knowledge is located.

Jun 6, Primitive Baking

Wed, 6 Jun 2012 11:09:35 -0400

Please join us for an open skills day of primitive baking. We'll be trying authentic bake oven cooking.

Jun 6, My antler collection tale

Wed, 6 Jun 2012 10:45:04 -0400

Greetings Guy ... Before I retired from JefPat, I used to check the deer trail,s especially at points where the trails passed under low hanging brush.

Apr 18, Hunting for Deer Racks in Deer Sheds

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:50:14 -0400

This is my story about hunting for deer racks and sheds and how you can find deer antlers, too.

Mar 15, Wisteria Basket

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:23:29 -0400

My first basket was made from wisteria and turned out great. It was pretty simple concepts of going over and under, but it still took practice to get good

Mar 14, Stripping Poplar Bark

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:57:33 -0400

Please join us for an open skills day of stripping poplar bark. We'll be stripping bark in preparation for a bark lodge shelter.

Mar 8, Flint Knapping

Thu, 8 Mar 2012 12:38:00 -0500

In this class, we will go through basic flint knapping steps needed to produce a lethal hunting point.

Mar 7, Hunting Bow String

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:40:20 -0500

In this class, we will explore several alternatives for constructing a hunting bow string of sufficient strength to function with a hunting bow of at least 50 lbs.

Mar 7, Survival Bow Making

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:38:54 -0500

This class will emphasize survival bow design strategies and why some woods make the best bows.

Feb 29, Arrow Making

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:24:41 -0500

In this class, we we will go through the thirteen steps of arrow making needed to finish a lethal hunting arrow.

Feb 25, Questions for Primal-Knowledge

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 10:05:04 -0500

Find the answers to your questions about courses or ask us about Primal-Knowledge.

Feb 23, Natural Glue and Adhesives

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:07:21 -0500

Take a course to learn about the natural glue and adhesive substances that you can process from nature using primitive survival skills.

Feb 23, Poplar Wood Baskets

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:03:15 -0500

Learn how to make poplar wood baskets in this course. Learning how to make baskets from bark is fun and relaxing.

Feb 22, How to Make Cordage: Basic Cordage

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:31:07 -0500

In this course at Primal-Knowledge, you will learn how to make cordage using natural materials.

Feb 22, How to Make Fire from Nothing

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:28:27 -0500

Come take a course at Primial-Knowledge and learn how to make fire from nothing, one of the most important primative skills.

Feb 19, Primitive Lifestyle Posts

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:12:00 -0500

Share your own primitive lifestyle adventures by posting photos and stories here.

Feb 17, Wilderness Classes and Courses for Traditional Survival Skills

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:54:30 -0500

The wilderness classes offered by Primal-Knowledge will teach you everything from basic flint knapping to fire making to primative fishing.

Feb 17, Primitive Skills Blog

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:07:22 -0500

The Primitive Skills Blog will keep you up to date with what's new on the Primal-Knowledge.com website.