Workshops
Flintknapping Workshop
Our next workshop:
Learn a million-year-old technology and create one of humanity’s oldest tools! Taught by prehistoric craftsman Gary Pickett! Travel back to the beginning of human innovation, learn the ancient techniques used to shape flint, and create your very own hafted tool with flint, wood, twine, and pitch.
Wild Cordage and Coil Basketry Workshop
Our next workshop:
Learn to use foraged, wild-growing plants to make prehistoric twine, and start work on a coil basket! Guided by heritage craftsperson Jon Hammond, you’ll discover the history of this prehistoric craft, learn to extract the natural fibers from various plants, discover ancient methods of cordage-making, and work your new cordage into a simple coil basket.
Spoon Carving Workshop
Our next workshop:
Explore the artistry of spoon carving, and discover the timeless craft of shaping wooden utensils in this hands-on workshop. Led by heritage craftsperson Soren Mitchell, engage with creativity and craftsmanship to learn the intricate techniques of carving, shaping, and refining wooden spoons. Connect with tradition and transform a simple block of wood into a functional and personalized piece of art. Ideal as a meaningful Christmas present.
Want to stay a little longer after your workshop? You can!
For participants attending one-day workshops, there is an optional opportunity to stay and camp on the land following the workshop. A portable toilet is available on-site. If you would like to camp, please select the camping add-on during checkout.
Space is limited to a maximum of 10 campers.
Leatherworking Workshop
Our next workshop:
Explore the world of leather arts through a hands-on workshop focused on traditional craftsmanship and practical skill-building. Guided by an experienced artisan, participants will learn foundational leatherworking techniques including cutting, tooling, stitching, dyeing, and finishing. Through a slow and intentional creative process, transform raw leather into a functional and personalized handmade item while gaining appreciation for the heritage and artistry behind leather craft. Suitable for beginners and those looking to deepen their connection to handmade traditions.
Brain-Tanning Hides Workshop (2-Day)
Our next workshop: TBD
Step into one of humanity’s oldest crafts through this immersive brain-tanning workshop. Guided by an experienced instructor, participants will learn the traditional stages of hide preparation, softening, smoking, and preservation using natural techniques practiced across cultures for generations. Through hands-on work and storytelling, the workshop invites participants to slow down, engage deeply with the materials, and gain a greater appreciation for the skill, patience, and respect involved in transforming a raw hide into supple, usable leather. Ideal for those interested in traditional crafts, ancestral knowledge, and nature-based living skills.
Gathering, Processing & Cooking with Acorns Workshop
Our next workshop:
Join us for an immersive workshop exploring the traditional knowledge and practical skills of harvesting and preparing acorns as food. Participants will learn how to identify and gather suitable acorns, process and leach them, and prepare simple nourishing foods using time-honored techniques. Alongside the hands-on experience, the workshop will explore the ecological role of oaks, local seasonal cycles, and the deep relationship between people and landscape throughout history in the Tehachapi region. This workshop offers a meaningful opportunity to slow down, engage with ancestral food traditions, and deepen connection with the natural world through one of California’s oldest staple foods.
