Adult Earth Skills: Atlatl Day
Description
Long before the bow and arrow appeared, our ancestors perfected a powerful tool that allowed them to hunt huge ice age beasts. The atlatl has been used all over the world to throw spears many times faster and farther than by hand alone. In this workshop we will collect materials and learn the skills to make and use this ancient hunting tool.

Participants will leave with a handmade atlatl and dart set and the skills to use it. We will focus on self-sufficiency so you can go on to reproduce this project on your own or teach others in your community.

Our crafting time will be spent around the fire at our adult camp or indoors if the weather is too cold. Atlatl history, hunting, tree lore, natural history all may be topics of conversation while our hands are busy.


Skills Covered:
-Identifying and harvesting local natural materials to build an atlatl and dart set.
-General Carving skills and safety. Specific wood working techniques to complete the atlatl project.
-Wrapping and attaching wooden foreshafts.
-Heat straightening the dart shafts
-Fletching (applying feathers) to stabilize the dart in flight.
-Atlatl throwing technique.
-Tool use including carving knives, saws, and fire.
Location:
Primitive Pursuits (PP)
Dates:
March 27th, 2027
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages:
Ages 18 and up
Cost:
$125 ($128.75 with credit card)
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 3/19/2027.
Discounts
Bring a Friend Discount$25.00