FOUR WINDS ANCESTRAL SKILLS
SKILLS WE TEACH
We Teach a full range of survival skills but specialize in Ancestral living skills such as: Flint knapping, Cordage making, Shelter building, Primitive Weapons, Primitive Pottery, Basket Making, Primitive traps, Foraging, Nature Awareness, Natural Navigation and Foraging.
This year we will be speaking at the Annual Pagan Picnic in St. Louis June 4th. Below is a link to the workshop handout.
Our Presentation: Forage to feast, Eating The Natural Way
In this presentation I will cover some of the most nutritious common wild edible plants that grow in our corner of the Ozarks, and how you can prepare and eat them.
Current Schedule of Classes
Note: All upcoming classes have the ability to attend either in person or remotely Via Zoom. If you want to attend using Zoom simply email us and let us know what class you are interested in and we can help you out. Our email is fourwindsancestral@gmail.com or you can simply click on the "Contact Us" link above and get ahold of us.
Urban Survival:
Escaping Illegal Restraint
Saturday June 24th, 2023
6:00 PM Location: Echoes Of Eternity
200 West 1st Street Farmington, MO 63650
Cost $25
Kidnapping and human trafficking are unfortunate realities in our world. Even in our developed world, the threat is real. Using common sense and staying clear of dangerous areas certainly helps, as does learning to defend yourself. But what would you do if the unthinkable happened?
Join Dan as he discusses what to do if you find yourself in a bad situation being illegally restrained i.e. Kidnapped. We will discuss what to do, how to get out of various restraints such as handcuffs, zip ties, duct tape, as well as basic lock picking with improvised tools and more.
Wilderness First Aid
Saturday, July 22nd, 2023
6:00 PM Location: Echoes Of Eternity
200 West 1st Street Farmington, MO 63650
Cost $25
Being out in the wilderness is part of our DNA. Science is now confirming what most of us already know, the wilderness is proven to be good for both our mental and physical health. Unfortunately, sometimes accidents happen and it's always good to be prepared. In this class Dan will discuss how to put together a basic first aid kit, and go over some basic first aid for some common issues that arise in the backcountry.
Summer Wild Edibles
Saturday August 26th, 2023
6:00 PM Location: Echoes Of Eternity
200 West 1st Street Farmington, MO 63650
Cost $25
The days are getting hot, but with each season there are cool new foraging opportunities just waiting for you. Wild foraged plants are free and very often healthier than store bought. I'll be going over some common plants you can easily find in summer, and begin enjoying nature's bounty. Some things i'll be covering: excellent plants in season, how to identify, where to find, precautions, harvesting, and how to prepare them to eat.
We can travel to your location and offer custom classes on a case by case basis. Contact us to discuss what you're looking for and we can put something together to fit your needs.