{"product_id":"the-lost-art-of-primitive-brain-tanning","title":"The Lost Art of Primitive Brain Tanning","description":"\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e Class Description \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"\" href=\"#tab2\"\u003e Gear List \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"\" href=\"#tab3\"\u003e Additional Information \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"display: block;\" id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\"The Lost Art of Primitive Brain Tanning\"\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJULY 15-17, 2022\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCLASS SIZE - MIN 7 \/ MAX 12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e(From Deer to Buckskin in a single day)\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn this class, we will learn a Native American Method of brain tanning, that makes it possible to skin a deer in the morning and have soft pliable buckskin by nightfall, using both modern and primitive tools. Although this can be accomplished by a single person, it is best achieved by community effort as it was in primitive times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTwo deer skins will be taken from raw to smoked buckskins. In the process we will also learn making and using rawhide cordage and rawhide glue. It should be a wonderful weekend of teaching and learning from one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE INSTRUCTOR:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFrankie Lackey is a Federally Recognized member of the Chickamauga Nation. \u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003eHis Native American heritage includes the Cherokee and Muskogee Creek Indians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFrankie began learning primitive survival as a young boy and was working as a wilderness survival instructor by the time he was in his late 20s, running 21 day expeditions in the high desert's of southern Idaho.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFrankie continues to learn and to teach at Native American events, Flint knappIng's, Public Schools and Boy Scouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"display: none;\" class=\"\" id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTOOLS WILL BE PROVIDED.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBring scraping and fleshing tools if you already have them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePrimitive camping on-site is included with this class but not required. The class will be conducted at our Basecamp which is a short walk from the parking area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe portable restroom is located about 100 yards from the class area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eREQUIRED:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Food and drinks\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThese are not included. We have additional Mountain House Meals available for sale in our Outpost. Potable water is available on the property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eSUGGESTED:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Weather Appropriate Clothing\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Knife with 90° Spine\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Folding Saw\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Cordage\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Multitool\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• General Camping Essentials\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Tent \/ Hammock \/ Tarp\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Sleeping Bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Camp Chair\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Head Light \u0026amp; Extra Batteries\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Notebook \u0026amp; Pen\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"display: none;\" class=\"\" id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLIABILITY WAIVER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003eAll students must read, agree, and sign our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-style: normal;\" href=\"https:\/\/waiver.smartwaiver.com\/w\/60f9713b45b15\/web\/\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e2022 Liability Waiver\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003e prior to arriving on site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003eAddress: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003e1150 Carruth Rd Watkinsville, GA 30677\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHEN YOU ARRIVE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eLook for the signs directing you to the second driveway on your right next to the large barn and blue dumpster. Pull in past the 'Welcome' sign and park at the entrance of the trail straight ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGrab your gear and follow the signs to Basecamp located about 200 yards down the main trail beyond the red gate. This is where the majority of class instruction will be throughout the weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSet up camp anywhere to the right (west) side of the main trail surrounding Basecamp. We suggest setting up further away from the main fire pit if you prefer to not hear possible late night fireside conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEEKEND SCHEDULE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFRIDAY: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e2PM: CLASS BEGINS\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWe typically break for the day around 5-6PM. Unstructured instruction usually continues around the campfire throughout the evening. This allows for additional questions to be presented or more time to complete projects from earlier in the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSATURDAY: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e8AM: CLASS BEGINS\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInstruction will continue at a moderate pass until noon. We will break for a 30-60min lunch break depending on class pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis is a relaxed class environment. Restroom \u0026amp; snack breaks are taken at your leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSUNDAY: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e8AM: CLASS BEGINS\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003e1PM: CLASS ENDS \/ PACK UP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDUE TO INSURANCE PURPOSES, WE DO NOT ALLOW CAMPING ON-SITE AFTER THE CLASS IS COMPLETED.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Georgia Bushcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52252190867739,"sku":"sku-39788131418210","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/8944\/0027\/files\/TANNING-3.jpg?v=1779651978","url":"https:\/\/outpostoconee.com\/products\/the-lost-art-of-primitive-brain-tanning","provider":"Outpost Oconee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}