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The 15th annual
Bois D' Arc Primitive Skills Camp and Knap-In
at Hulston Mill Historic Park
September 28 - 30, 2012.
Dedicated to the research, practice and teaching of stone-age wilderness wisdom and life skills.
Held at 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, or 7 miles east of Greenfield) to EE hwy., right 1.8 mi., then right on C.R. 92 for .8 mi. to the Mill entrance. There'll be signs. Knap-In/Vendor Row starts Thursday, Workshops start Friday at 9 a.m. And, visit us on Facebook!
Click here for a map.
Free admission, camping $5/night, ($15 w/electric) Workshops $50/day - $120/3 days
Workshops: Some of the finest primitive skills instructors in the midwest, teaching workshops on the following subjects:
· Friction Fire
· Flintknapping
· Flute-making
· 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
· Knife Sharpening
· Primitive Cooking
· Braintan Buckskin Hide Tanning
· Buckskin and/or Cattail Moccasins
· Cordage & Netting
· Shelter
· Rivercane Blowguns
· Edible, Medical Useful Plant Identification
· Edible Insects and much more!
Evening Programs:
· Nightwalking
· Stories & Singing by Mescalero Apache John Hernandez
· Assorted Camp 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! 40+ primitive/Native crafts vendors, archery & atlatl competition shoots, (including a ISAC Atlatl Throw) 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
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Knapper setup/vendor fee $5 per night, camp will open Thursday.
Workshop Fees:
$50/day, $120/weekend with advance registration. Some classes may require a small additional materials fee. A sign-up board and final schedule is posted at the Registration Booth, some classes are concurrent and not repeated. 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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