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Blacksmithing Workshop

from $400.00

Old time traditional techniques and lore will be explored, exemplified, demonstrated, and celebrated during this weekend workshop. You will get lots of hands-on experience. Our professional blacksmiths and teachers will attentively guide you on this weekend journey back into our American roots.

Try your hand at making hooks, fire tools, and kitchen utensils. More importantly learn foundational techniques that can enlighten an aspect of our history or guide you into becoming more deeply involved in this empowering trade.

This event is open to a small group of 12 adults only. (Special exceptions can sometimes be made for mature minors who are accompanied by a chaperoning parent.)

*All tools and materials provided*

This workshop is geared towards beginners, but is open to anyone.

*This class is a pre-requisite for folks planning to take knife-making.

Learn about the workshop instructor Josh here: https://www.joshcooperblacksmith.com

Cost: $400 per single person; $780 per couple (Couple’s Discount applied)
(hot meals & rustic lodging included)

Cancellations: non-refundable deposit (1/2 of total) is retained for all cancellations

Don’t forget to complete your Registration Form after your purchase and send to Carolyn@turtleislandpreserve.com.

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Old time traditional techniques and lore will be explored, exemplified, demonstrated, and celebrated during this weekend workshop. You will get lots of hands-on experience. Our professional blacksmiths and teachers will attentively guide you on this weekend journey back into our American roots.

Try your hand at making hooks, fire tools, and kitchen utensils. More importantly learn foundational techniques that can enlighten an aspect of our history or guide you into becoming more deeply involved in this empowering trade.

This event is open to a small group of 12 adults only. (Special exceptions can sometimes be made for mature minors who are accompanied by a chaperoning parent.)

*All tools and materials provided*

This workshop is geared towards beginners, but is open to anyone.

*This class is a pre-requisite for folks planning to take knife-making.

Learn about the workshop instructor Josh here: https://www.joshcooperblacksmith.com

Cost: $400 per single person; $780 per couple (Couple’s Discount applied)
(hot meals & rustic lodging included)

Cancellations: non-refundable deposit (1/2 of total) is retained for all cancellations

Don’t forget to complete your Registration Form after your purchase and send to Carolyn@turtleislandpreserve.com.

Old time traditional techniques and lore will be explored, exemplified, demonstrated, and celebrated during this weekend workshop. You will get lots of hands-on experience. Our professional blacksmiths and teachers will attentively guide you on this weekend journey back into our American roots.

Try your hand at making hooks, fire tools, and kitchen utensils. More importantly learn foundational techniques that can enlighten an aspect of our history or guide you into becoming more deeply involved in this empowering trade.

This event is open to a small group of 12 adults only. (Special exceptions can sometimes be made for mature minors who are accompanied by a chaperoning parent.)

*All tools and materials provided*

This workshop is geared towards beginners, but is open to anyone.

*This class is a pre-requisite for folks planning to take knife-making.

Learn about the workshop instructor Josh here: https://www.joshcooperblacksmith.com

Cost: $400 per single person; $780 per couple (Couple’s Discount applied)
(hot meals & rustic lodging included)

Cancellations: non-refundable deposit (1/2 of total) is retained for all cancellations

Don’t forget to complete your Registration Form after your purchase and send to Carolyn@turtleislandpreserve.com.

No phones. No screens. Just kids discovering how much fun real life can be! Turtle Island Preserve is a place to unplug and reconnect — with nature and themselves.

DETAILS

* for rising 1-6 grades

* drop off is 9:00 am pick up is 3:00 pm

*bring a bag lunch (nothing to be chilled or heated)

*bring a day pack to include: water bottle, hat, change of clothes, rain gear, bug spray & sunscreen (if desired), trash bag for disposables

* cost $375 for the week - sibling discount available ($325)

* once we have your registration, you will be contacted with more information

* subjects may include but not limited to:

fire making blacksmithing flint knapping horse care knife safety basketry gardening hiking shelter building creek playing nature crafts cordage

AND LOTS MORE!!!

*WFR on site at all times

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Our Day Camp is designed for those campers who may not quite be ready for true “wilderness immersion” in our over night camps. This will be a wonderful introduction to Turtle Island and our teachings…and you will be immersed in nature, just able to be in your bed at night. It is a great first step to our regular Boys Camp.

Our mission & philosophy for Day Camp is the same as our overnight camp…to encourage personal growth in each camper. We do this by encouraging a connection to the natural world through exploration of our 1000+ acres and our natural history preserve.

Attention All Camp Visitors - Please Note:

WARNING: Under North Carolina Law, There Is No Liability For An Injury To Or Death Of A Participant In An Agritourism Activity Conducted At This Agritourism Location If Such Injury Or Death Results From The Inherent Risks Of The Agritourism Activity. Inherent Risks Of Agritourism Activities Include, Among Others, Risks Of Injury Inherent To Land, Equipment, And Animals, As Well As The Potential For You To Act In A Negligent Manner That May Contribute To Your Injury Or Death. You Are Assuming The Risk Of Participating In This Agritourism Activity.

WARNING: Under North Carolina Law, A Farm Animal Activity Sponsor Or Farm Animal Professional Is Not Liable For An Injury To Or The Death Of A Participant In Farm Animal Activities Resulting Exclusively From The Inherent Risks Of Farm Animal Activities. Chapter 99E Of The North Carolina General Statutes.

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