MINDFUL ANIMAL HARVESTING WORKSHOP
Every day that we eat there are lives that are taken to nourish our own.
When we participate in and honor that process,
it deeply connects us to the life force that moves through us all,
grounding us in a visceral and profound way.
SHEEP/GOAT PROCESSING
In this workshop, we use every part of the animal, honoring its sacrifice. We'll combine learning about anatomy, butchering, offal processing (organ meat), sausage making, and how to naturally tan hides and prep bones (and other parts) for use in crafts, instruments and tools. Some methods of preservation will be covered and a portion of the meat will be smoked to begin the process of making jerky. A feast of various cuts of meat, barbequed ribs, and sausage is an integral part of the day. Lunch is a potluck - bring sides and snacks. We welcome all ages.
This day is a learning experience as well as a thanksgiving celebration for the life that is sacrificed to sustain our own.
The second day includes tanning the hide in the traditional brain-tanning method native to North America. This is a physically demanding process of scraping the skin, softening it, and smoking it for the final product of a soft and extremely durable buckskin.
We will also do a craft project using other parts of the animal. Traditionally, these parts could have been used in making musical instruments, bows and arrows, arrowheads, fish hooks, sewing thread and needles, awls, jewelry, pouches, and so much more. Depending on the interests of the group, there are a variety of possible projects to choose from.
DAY 1: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 9 AM - 4 PM
Harvesting & Processing,
Beginning Hide Tanning
DAY 2: NOVEMBER 16, 10 AM - 6 PM
Finish Hide Tanning,
Crafting with Other Parts
MINDFUL ANIMAL HARVESTING WORKSHOP
Every day that we eat there are lives that are taken to nourish our own. When we participate in and honor that process it deeply connects us to the life force that moves through us all, grounding us in a visceral and profound way.
SHEEP/GOAT PROCESSING
In this workshop, we use every part of the animal, honoring its sacrifice. We'll combine learning about anatomy, butchering, offal processing (organ meat), sausage making, and how to naturally tan hides and prep bones (and other parts) for use in crafts, instruments and tools. Some methods of preservation will be covered and a portion of the meat will be smoked to begin the process of making jerky. A feast of various cuts of meat, barbequed ribs, and sausage is an integral part of the day. Lunch is a potluck - bring sides and snacks. We welcome all ages.
This day is a learning experience as well as a thanksgiving celebration for the life that is sacrificed to sustain our own.
The second day includes tanning the hide in the traditional brain-tanning method native to North America. This is a physically demanding process of scraping the skin, softening it, and smoking it for the final product of a soft and extremely durable buckskin.
We will also do a craft project using other parts of the animal. Traditionally, these parts could have been used in making musical instruments, bows and arrows, arrowheads, fish hooks, sewing thread and needles, awls, jewelry, pouches, and so much more. Depending on the interests of the group, there are a variety of possible projects to choose from.
DAY 1: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 9 AM - 4 PM
Harvesting & Processing,
Beginning Hide Tanning
DAY 2: NOVEMBER 16, 10 AM - 6 PM
Finish Hide Tanning,
Crafting with Other Parts
Cost: $50
Participants will be notified of exact location upon registration.
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