Amplify Kalamazoo - Earthcraft Skill Share 2025

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Earthcraft Skill Share, July 10 to July 13, invites people to come to learn ancient skills such as using friction to start a fire, foraging, butchering, archery, and so much more!

Chapters

Introduction to EarthCraft (00:00:05)
The second annual EarthCraft event is introduced, emphasizing its purpose as a family gathering.

The presentation begins with an introduction to EarthCraft, which is described as a second annual event. It is characterized as a family gathering where people come together to participate in various workshops.
Overview of Workshops (00:00:07)
EarthCraft offers workshops for all skill levels, focusing on experimental archaeology and recreating ancient practices.

The speaker outlines the variety of workshops available at EarthCraft, highlighting that they cater to all skill levels. The focus is on experimental archaeology, where attendees engage in recreating ancient practices from different time periods.
Activities and Skills (00:00:16)
Participants can learn skills like Flint napping, blacksmithing, and archery, with activities for both adults and kids.

The event features a wide range of activities including making rooms, Flint napping (creating arrowheads), archery, and animal butchering. There are also specific classes for kids, and the event is hosted at Tillers International with instructors teaching blacksmithing and more.
Community and Tradition (00:00:50)
The event emphasizes community and the sharing of traditions, creating a magical space for re-skilling.

A key aspect of EarthCraft is the community element, where people come together to share and revive traditions. The speaker expresses excitement about how the event brings people together in a magical way to re-skill and learn lost knowledge.
Empowering Skill Development (00:01:17)
The event empowers participants to develop hand-based skills, fostering confidence and connections to the past.

EarthCraft is about empowering individuals by developing hand-based skills. This not only builds confidence but also connects people to their heritage and past, allowing them to create something tangible and applicable from ancient techniques.
Beginner-Friendly Environment (00:01:32)
EarthCraft is designed for all skill levels, offering beginners the opportunity to create something meaningful.

The event is inclusive of all skill levels, welcoming beginners to participate and leave with a sense of accomplishment. Attendees can engage in activities like herb walks, foraging, and blacksmithing to learn and create useful items.
Personal Connections and Ancestral Skills (00:02:09)
Participants feel a connection to their ancestors when mastering traditional skills, fostering a sense of continuity.

As participants master traditional skills like tallow making, they often feel a connection to their ancestors, as if supported by them. This experience highlights the continuity of human practices over time.
Embracing Slow Skills (00:02:24)
EarthCraft encourages stepping back from modern conveniences to embrace slow, deliberate skill-building.

The event advocates for stepping away from the fast-paced search for convenience, encouraging attendees to take time to master slow skills such as creating fire from friction. This deliberate focus helps rekindle a passion for traditional practices.

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