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Using the Whole Animal 

When: August 7 - August 9  Place: Woodland Ways, East Lothian, Scotland

Over two immersive days, you'll learn how to work with an animal from nose to tail — turning hide, bone, sinew, and other parts into materials you can actually use. This is a hands-on, practical course where you can ask lots of questions. By the end of the weekend, you'll have a real, working understanding of ancestral skills and the traditional resourcefulness that once made "waste nothing" a way of life — not a slogan. ONLY 3 spots left!

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Traditional Technologies - the Origins of Skill:

Your Journey Begins Here

I am captivated by the ingenuity of our ancestors. If you share my fascination with the ability not only to survive but thrive in the environment around you, and with using the skills perfected by thousands of generations to enhance our modern lives, then join me on a course!
 

My immersive multi-day courses offer a hands-on journey into the lives of all of our ancestors. Past peoples produced an incredible variety of items that, while functional, were also beautiful. Taking time and effort to shape the resources available around them into art.
 

Whether you are looking for an interesting new craft or a way to become more self-sufficient, these courses let you dive into traditional skills and ancient technologies designed for use in our modern, everyday lives. 

 

Delve into ancient skills and connect with the past: book your course now to deepen your understanding of hide tanning, animal processing, leather clothing construction, and other fascinating prehistoric skills. These courses and workshops are an unforgettable experience!

What Students Say About The Courses

Review of

"Using the Whole Animal"

Misty Dullahide,

Nov. 2025

"Not only was the Doctor incredibly intelligent, but also entertaining, mixing her knowledge of science and humor to create an epic weekend. Just incredible. Highly recommend a course with this legend!"

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