The 13th annual

Bois D' Arc Primitive Skills Camp and Knap-In
September 24 - 26, 2010.

Dedicated to the research, practice and teaching of stone-age wilderness wisdom and life skills.

Held at the beautiful Hulston Mill Historic Park, near Greenfield MO. Directions: From Springfield, take Hwy 160 approx 30 mi. west (approx. 20 mi past Bois D' Arc Conservation area, 7 miles east of Greenfield) to EE, right, follow signs to the Mill.

Click here for a map.

Click here for 2010 Event Flyer.
 

Workshops: Some of the finest primitive skills instructors in the midwest, teaching workshops on the following subjects:

Gathering for the Evening Raffle

Her First Arrow Point

• Friction Fire
• Flintknapping
• Rivercane Flutes
• Basketry and Pottery
• Deadfall Traps
• Pine Pitch and Hide Glue
• Pump Drills
• Bow and Arrow Construction
• Atlatl Construction
• Bone Tools
• Tracking and Trailing
• Primitive First Aid
• Bowls & Containers
   
• Primitive Cooking
• Braintan Buckskin Hide Tanning
• Buckskin Moccasins
   
• Cordage & Netting
• Shelter
• Rivercane Blowguns
• Edible, Medical Useful Plant Identification
• and much, much more

Evening Programs:

• Nightwalking
• Stories & Singing by Mescalero Apache John Hernandez
• String and Didgeredoo Music
• Drum Circle
• ... and who knows what else!

Free Public Area! Knapper's Camp has exhibits & demonstrations from some of the best flintknappers in the country! 30+ primitive/Native crafts vendors, archery & atlatl competition shoots, The ABOLYMPICS competition, primitive skills demonstrations, evening campfire programs & entertainment, food concession, programs and activites for kids.

Knap-In Info - Very few folks in the world of flintknapping are unfamiliar with the name Jim Redfearn, one of the best in an area abounding with great knappers. Nationally known for his fine work, Jim has been profiled in Chips Newsletter, on KY3 TV, and other publications and media sources. Jim always brings a slew of major-league knappers, and with this crew of hoot-owls, be prepared for some grins! For knap-in info, call Jim Redfearn at (870) 654-3739, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Knapper setup/vendor fee $5 per night, camp will open Thursday.

Workshop Fees:
$50/day, $120/weekend with advance registration. Some classes may require additional materials fee. Camping: $5/night, free with workshop registration. Workshops run from Friday AM until Sunday PM. Bring: Camping and rain gear, knife, eating utensils.
NO DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR GUNS please.

If possible, please leave your pets at home, but if you do bring them, they must be leashed at all times.

For workshop pre-registration, send check or money order to:
IHALA
104 N. Arrowhead Rd.
Willard, MO 65781
Don - (417) 234-0666
Bo - (417) 840-1615
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