Old Ways Workshops - 2005

Norm Kidder Sunol-Ohlone Regional Wilderness P. O. Box 82, Sunol, CA 94586 Information: (510) 530-8241 E-mail: Atlatl1@aol.com or Svisit@ebparks.org Reservations: (510) 636-1684

Basketry Basics Course #8728
Experience the variety of California Indian basketry styles, then get hands on. We will spend an hour or so learning to split willow for finer projects, then use whole shoot sandbar willow to make a woodpecker trap and/or a small storage basket. Ages 15 and up. Registration required - call (510) 636-1684 for reservations. Meet Norm Kidder at the Sunol Visitor Center.
FEBRUARY 26
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee: $45 ($51 for non-Alameda or non-Contra Costa County residents)
Instructor: Norm Kidder

The Hunter-Gatherer Hike Course #8729
Transport yourself back in time as we walk the park in the role of Stone Age Californians. We will make basic tools while searching for food, fiber, fire, medicine and shelter. Ages 10 and up. Registration required - call (510) 636-1684 for reservations. Meet Norm Kidder at the Sunol Visitor Center.
MARCH 12
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fee: $25 ($29 for non-Alameda or non-Contra Costa County residents)
Instructor: Norm Kidder

Sunol Spring Wildflower Festival
Call 925-862-2601 for a complete schedule.
APRIL 9
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Coyote Hills Spring Butterfly Festival
Call 510-795-9385 for more information.
APRIL 30
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The 21st Annual Rattlesnake Rendezvous
Join our intrepid band of primitives for a weekend of Stone Age living skills. Aside from modern sleeping gear and clothing, we will attempt to experience the "OLD" ways. Learn fire making, flint knapping, cordage, cooking (no metal pots, pans or grills allowed), and so much more. Ages 10 and up (or permission of instructor). Registration required - call (510) 636-1684 for reservations. Meet at the Sunol Visitor Center at Sunol-Ohlone Regional Wilderness. Contact Norm Kidder at (925) 862-2600 for more information.
MAY 27-29
Noon or Evening (Friday) - 6:00 pm (Sunday)
Fee: $80/Adult, $40/Child ($88/44 for non-Alameda or non-Contra Costa County residents)
Instructors: Norm Kidder and the Friends of Primitive Technology

The Coyote Hills Knap-In
Join the Friends of Primitive Technology and local Flint Knappers for a weekend of rock breaking. Learn to make a basic cutting tool from masters of the craft, or watch a demonstration of fire making or atlatl throwing. If you want to come and demonstrate, contact Ken Peek at 510-537-1215. If you want to come by, then just come by. For information and directions, call the park at 510-795-9385.
OCTOBER 1-2
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

FRIENDS OF PRIMITIVE TECHNOLOGY SCHEDULE
These activities are organized by individual members of the Society of Primitive Technology as gatherings of friends. Call them to become a friend and sign up.

Beachcombing with Bob
Contact Bob Pratt at (510) 793-6110 for time and meeting place.
APRIL 30

Betsy Never Felt Better
Learn the art of felting wool. Contact Chuck and Betsy Kritzon at (916) 781-3822 for time, meeting place and materials fee.
JUNE 11

Learn About Blowguns with Dick Baugh
Learn how to make and use a blowgun. We will cover everything from hi-tech metal/plastic to medium-tech wood models made with power tools to the Cherokee rivercane type. Darts range from a nail with a paper cone to bamboo skewers wrapped with cotton. There will be a small materials fee depending on exactly what you make.
"I started playing with blowguns over fifty years ago. I'd love to see someone else have some fun with them." Contact Dick Baugh at (650) 493-5125 or e-mail him at oldfellah37@msn.com for more information.
JULY 9

The Beads Go On with Ken, Chuck and the Betsys
Learn the skill of making beads from natural materials. Call Ken Peek at (510-537) 1215 or Chuck Kritzon at (916) 781-3822 or e-mail chuckk@petroglyphics.com for more information.
AUGUST 27

The Rabbitstick Rendezvous
A week of primitive skills instruction in Rexburg, Idaho. The oldest and biggest primitive technology gathering of its kind. Contact Dave Wescott at dwescot@aol.com, or click on the link at www.primitiveways.com.
SEPTEMBER 12-16

Out of Your Gourds with Ken, Chuck and the Betsys
Join Ken & Betsy Peek and Chuck & Betsy Kritzon for an informal day of gourd-crafting. Gourds can be easily crafted into bowls, cups, instruments, and much more ­ the sky's the limit! Learn about growing, cleaning, burning, coloring, and decorating gourds using a variety of techniques. For more details contact Ken at (510) 537-1215 or Chuck Kritzon at (916) 781-3822 or e-mail chuckk@petroglyphics.com for more information.
NOVEMBER 5

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