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2021 Annual WCS Workshops
If you're interested in attending one of these workshops, some require pre-registration, contact information is found below. Let us know what you think.
See you all soon!
"Basics of BBQ"
Have you ever wanted to learn about old skool BBQ? Here's an opportunity! The two day class will begin at noon on Wednesday the 20th. and wrap up on Thursday evening on the 21st. With your newly acquired BBQ skills we will be preparing a full scale BBQ dinner for the camp evening meal. If you have been to the Thursday evening meal before you know it's going to be good! Class size is limited.
"Treenware Carving Tools Workshop"
Friday and Saturday in Hanson Lodge *No charge for this class
Roger Pilsner of Primitive Spirit
Last year was treenware 101. You carved a spoon from a preshaped blank with tools I provided. This year I would like you to dig into Grandpa’s old tool chest and bring some carving tools of your own. Don’t worry about sharpness, I will bring my Tormek and a bunch of hand sharpening tools, together we will recondition that old tool into a Mercedes. If you don’t have any tools that is ok, I will bring some extras. I will bring wood blanks for Kuksa’s, bowls, ladles, platters, and of course more spoons. If time permits we will make some Birch shrink pots.
Please do not bring survival knives, these are not carving tools. Wrong application and edge geometry. Timing is similar to last year, come early, stay late and leave whenever you desire. Don’t blame me for missing another seminar. Ok, you can blame me.
Any questions about possible tools, please give me a shout:
Roger Pilsner at[email protected]
"Antler Handle Knife Carving Workshop"
Making an Antler Handle Knife Participants will learn to assemble a small blade into an antler handle as well as stitch together a sheath that will hang around the neck and will be provided information on sources for knife blades, leather, and tools required to make knives on their own. All materials are provided by the instructor. Cost is $50.00 per person. Contact Warren prior to Symposium if interested in taking this workshop.
Warren M. Peterson, cell # 715-314-0797, email: [email protected]
"The Annual Snowshoe Lacing Workshop"
Friday & Saturday 9:00am Mitchell
The 2021 winter camping snowshoe lacing class is on and will start on Friday October 22 at 9 am in the main hall. The cost for any size or style is $135.00 bindings will be available to purchase for $50 pair. For those wishing to get the first coat on we will finish on Saturday morning prior to the varnish dip. A few changes from previous years;
"Cozy Cooking and Alcohol Cat Stoves Workshop"
Join Azen Lodge Outfitters for hands-n session that covers the basics of hot water cooking in a cozy and how to turn out quickly made, easily used alcohol stoves. Attendees will make their own cat food can stove and their own cozy, and then have the opportunity to try both of them out. All materials other than a cup or small pan to heat water in will be furnished.
Build your own Alcohol cooking stove for camping. An ultralight way of boiling your water and preparing food. A fun and informative class that is hands on.
"Clogging with Fiddle/Banjo Workshop"
Come and learn how to clog, play a fiddle or a banjo! Four Mile Portage will be hosting this fun workshop.
"Make your own pulk sled"
Grant, owner of Skipulk will share with you how to put together your own pulk sled.
See you all soon!
"Basics of BBQ"
Have you ever wanted to learn about old skool BBQ? Here's an opportunity! The two day class will begin at noon on Wednesday the 20th. and wrap up on Thursday evening on the 21st. With your newly acquired BBQ skills we will be preparing a full scale BBQ dinner for the camp evening meal. If you have been to the Thursday evening meal before you know it's going to be good! Class size is limited.
- Cost is $20 (includes Thursday evening meal)
- Call/Text 218-240-4647 to request to be placed on the roster.
- Hosted by Mr. Mike Hedtke
"Treenware Carving Tools Workshop"
Friday and Saturday in Hanson Lodge *No charge for this class
Roger Pilsner of Primitive Spirit
Last year was treenware 101. You carved a spoon from a preshaped blank with tools I provided. This year I would like you to dig into Grandpa’s old tool chest and bring some carving tools of your own. Don’t worry about sharpness, I will bring my Tormek and a bunch of hand sharpening tools, together we will recondition that old tool into a Mercedes. If you don’t have any tools that is ok, I will bring some extras. I will bring wood blanks for Kuksa’s, bowls, ladles, platters, and of course more spoons. If time permits we will make some Birch shrink pots.
Please do not bring survival knives, these are not carving tools. Wrong application and edge geometry. Timing is similar to last year, come early, stay late and leave whenever you desire. Don’t blame me for missing another seminar. Ok, you can blame me.
Any questions about possible tools, please give me a shout:
Roger Pilsner at[email protected]
"Antler Handle Knife Carving Workshop"
Making an Antler Handle Knife Participants will learn to assemble a small blade into an antler handle as well as stitch together a sheath that will hang around the neck and will be provided information on sources for knife blades, leather, and tools required to make knives on their own. All materials are provided by the instructor. Cost is $50.00 per person. Contact Warren prior to Symposium if interested in taking this workshop.
Warren M. Peterson, cell # 715-314-0797, email: [email protected]
"The Annual Snowshoe Lacing Workshop"
Friday & Saturday 9:00am Mitchell
The 2021 winter camping snowshoe lacing class is on and will start on Friday October 22 at 9 am in the main hall. The cost for any size or style is $135.00 bindings will be available to purchase for $50 pair. For those wishing to get the first coat on we will finish on Saturday morning prior to the varnish dip. A few changes from previous years;
- Class size will be limited to 8 people,
- At the instructor’s request (me) participants are requested to have been vaccinated for COVID-19 if they are eligible for the shot.
- Call Greg Wilcox at 612-861-2262 or email [email protected] to register.
- Remember to bring a tablet or laptop as the step by step instructions will be sent in a PDF prior to the event.
"Cozy Cooking and Alcohol Cat Stoves Workshop"
Join Azen Lodge Outfitters for hands-n session that covers the basics of hot water cooking in a cozy and how to turn out quickly made, easily used alcohol stoves. Attendees will make their own cat food can stove and their own cozy, and then have the opportunity to try both of them out. All materials other than a cup or small pan to heat water in will be furnished.
Build your own Alcohol cooking stove for camping. An ultralight way of boiling your water and preparing food. A fun and informative class that is hands on.
- Class is limited to 20 people
- The workshop is $5
- Pre-registration is required, .
- Class held by Mr. Nosker.
- Contact: [email protected] or send a Facebook message @ https://www.facebook.com/Azen-Lodge-...61062933952734
"Clogging with Fiddle/Banjo Workshop"
Come and learn how to clog, play a fiddle or a banjo! Four Mile Portage will be hosting this fun workshop.
- No set limit for attendees.
- No extra fee for this workshop
- Hosted by Four Mile Portage www.fourmileportage.com
- Email contact [email protected]
"Make your own pulk sled"
Grant, owner of Skipulk will share with you how to put together your own pulk sled.
- Cost is $125
- Contact Ashley 320-250-0038 or Grant 320-250-6817 to sign up.
- [email protected]
- https://www.skipulk.com/