School of Self-Reliance

CLASS TBA
2019-09-19 12:00, 2019-09-12 12:00, 2019-09-07 10:00, 2019-09-05 12:00, 2019-08-22 12:00 UTC

BOW MAKING, $45
2019-08-31 10:00
In our class time, you’ll learn how to select a piece of wood for making a bow. You’ll learn the basics of creating a long bow (aka self bow). You will learn how to determine the belly from the back, how to slowly reduce, how to tiller, make nocks, etc. Your goal will be to learn all the steps involved in making a functional bow. If you rush because you simply want to take a bow home, you might be disappointed. If you have tools, such as sharp axe, draw knife, files, rasps, etc., bring them. We do bring tools if you don’t have any. Location 2, Hahamongna Watershed Park.

WEEKEND ETHNO-BOTANY SERIES, #2
2019-07-27 10:00 - 15:00
WILD FOOD AND USEFUL PLANTS– part of new certificate and certification program.
This is a 4-part series which will occur on the third Saturdays of the month, including today, March 16, April 20, and continuing.
Session two begins with a plant walkabout, getting to know some of the common local spring edibles. We will learn how to identify greens that are used for soups and salads, and we’ll do some dish preparation, both raw and cooked. You will add to your own field notebook. There will be a review of common edible Families.
Pricing: $65 per class; if you pay in advance, you pay $195, meaning, you get the 4th class FREE. Call for Location.

LUNCHTIME NATURALIST WALK, $20.
2019-07-25 12:00
We’ll walk into the Upper Arroyo, north of JPL, and explore the chaparral and riparian plants, and you will see the highly versatile yucca plant. Meet at the intersection of Ventura and Windsor in Altadena. From the Windsor exit of the 210 freeway, drive north on Windsor until Ventura, where you will have o carefully park in the parking area on the west side of the street, overlooking the Arroyo Seco. Then, we will drive north into the JPL East Lot, and walk from there.

TO REGISTER
2019-07-03 08:00 - 17:00
Call (626) 791-3217 (office) or (323) 605-7283 to pay with a credit card;
Or mail a check to School of Self-Reliance, Box 41834, L.A., CA 90041. Indicate class you will attend, and how many will attend. E-mail (or Paypal) to christopher_nyerges@yahoo.com. Check the website for new classes.

ETHNO-BOTANY SERIES, #1
2019-06-22 10:00 - 17:00
WILD FOOD AND USEFUL PLANTS– part of our certificate and certification program.
This is a 4-part series which will occur on the third Saturdays of the month, including today, July 27, August 24, and continuing on an on-going basis. Session one begins with a plant walkabout, getting to know some of the common local plants. We’ll then cover some basic botany, so you have a sense of context of the types of plant groups, as well as their relationships. You will be instructed in the use of the plant press, and how to make field records for your own use. Bring notebook. Pricing: $65 per class; if you pay in advance for all 4 classes, you pay $195, meaning, you get the 4th class FREE.
Location 2, Hahamongna Watershed Park. Books and products will be available for sale.
