2017 Workshop Schedule
Note: -Please check workshop description to see if there is a materials fee, class limit, or required equipment.
-Only workshop instructors are invited to vend at Whippoorwill.
Woodslore, Weeds, and Useful Wild Plants Walk
Doug Elliott
Elliott will lead us on a fun ramble focusing on the medicinal, edible, and otherwise useful and interesting wild plants - their botany, natural history and folklore, as well as their traditional and contemporary uses. We will also look for tracks and signs, and pay attention to the birds, insects, and other critters that texture our outdoor experiences. see www.dougelliott.com.
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Rewilding Adventure for Kids and Teens
Xyara Asplen
We invite kids and teens to join us for an afternoon of wilderness exploration and education. We’ll play some games, go for a ramble where we’ll meet—and taste—some interesting plants, tell stories, and provide a fun space for young’uns to connect and rewild! (We ask that kids 5 and under be accompanied by a responsible adult...and parents are still welcome when accompanied by older kids, too.)
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Herbal Medicine Essentials
Andrew Bentley
Forest-to-medicine cabinet workshop about finding common medicinal plants and turning them into versatile staples for a home apothecary. Based on nearly four decades of relationship with the medicinal plants and appalachian culture of the very community the festival takes place in.
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Rewilding Zone A
Rio (Jim) Fiore (Salerno) & Leah Van Winkle
Throughout this weekend workshop, expect to deeply explore the layers of ‘self’ through a variety of interoceptive techniques, drawn from some self-care modalities such as yoga, qi gong, Amazonian breathwork, dance, intuitive movement, compassionate communication.
Set within the context of permaculture, we will look toward permaculture ethics, principles and systems thinking as applied to the ‘internal landscape.’ The concept of self is something more pervasive, and we think, powerful, than the traditional classification of self within Zone 0 (we propose reframing it as "Zone A") would allow. Through the expansion of this context, we hope to offer an experience of self that is more deeply connected within the permaculture systems you’ve created in your own life. That is to say, when we are able to be deeply embodied in our own experience, we can more fully understand and design the systems that support our lives -- be it the food we eat, our social networks, the buildings we live in, or really anything that makes our lives rich and meaningful.
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Yoga for Anatomical Empowerment : Deepening
Leah Van Winkle
In this workshop, you are led through a yoga practice designed to put you in deeper relationship and understanding with your body - learning how to move your body in ways that are protective of your long term viability and health. Even if you've attended this workshop in years past, consider joining me again to refine your techniques for all the manual labor tasks you find yourself in!
*Bring mat or towel
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Spring Tapping and Backcountry Water Systems
Patrick Ironwood
The basics of finding clear water springs and ideas on tapping them to create a safe water source.
Around us there is always water, the hills and mountains are full of water.
It lies low in coves and high in mountain canyons. let us explore and discover its seeps and secret streams,
if the ecology is healthy we find drinking water.
This workshop will cover:
- spring finding and how to determine water safety.
- the Ecological ramifications and responsibilities of tapping springs.
- plumbing 101- tools and materials
- small scale water systems, running pipes, building a settling tank and small reservoir.
Hemp Papermaking
Elishewa Shalom
Learn how to make paper with hemp! This same method can be applied to many different plants. We will use Kentucky grown hemp in this workshop and show all the steps involved.
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Introduction to Wilderness First Aid
Chris Smith
We will share skills for assessing and providing basic level care of injuries and medical emergencies that may occur while exploring wild places. We will use both dedicated and improvised equipment, giving you the knowledge you need to put together your own basic first aid kit. This workshop is an introduction to the topic for those interested in further study and experience.
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Ginseng and Woodland Medicinal Walk
Terry Black
Learn to find wild medicinal plants and grow ginseng in your woods!
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Home Distillation & Safe Usage of Essential Oils
Andrew Ozinskas
In this workshop, we will run a distillation of aromatic herbs in order to obtain the pure essential oil. We will discuss several methods for distillation of herbs as well as safety factors & how to go about setting up an essential oil still in your home setting. We'll also discuss appropriate & safe usage of essential oils for medicinal applications, spagyric tinctures & traditional alchemical principles.
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Women's Stories in Ballads
Saro Lynch-Thomason
This workshop will explore Appalachian and British-Isles songs about women who find creative solutions to their problems. The first portion of the workshop, we will learn several ballads about women facing adverse situations and discuss their meaning and power. In the second portion we'll experiment with creating our own endings to some ballads.
* $10 materials fee for paper print-outs for workshop exercise.
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Raising Anti-Racist Kids
Central Kentucky SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice)
If we want to challenge racism, it is our responsibility to raise anti-racist kids. How do we do that? How do we talk about it? How do we create a community that fosters that? Let’s learn together how to build a more just and equitable world.
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Gaia Gardening for Life
Connie May
We will begin with a mindful walk to observe and absorb the splendor of a natural forest .Then we'll discuss the life-giving benefits and practical aspects of creating a natural environment where ever you live. It is easy, it is inexpensive and it is deeply satisfying.
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Uncommon Fruits Agroforestry Tour
John Wright
We'll drive to Englands Orchard in McKee, Kentucky for a tour of this amazing orchard of uncommon fruits. Cliff England has one of the largest collections of selected persimmon and pawpaw varieties in the United States. We'll be able to purchase plants after touring the grounds.
*Carpooling recommended, bring a couple bucks for gas money
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Working out the Kinks: Neck & Shoulders
Bill Parravano
Free up your neck and shoulders in this self care class. Learn how your body can release stress and tension faster and that builds up during primitive and homesteading skills.
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Working out the Kinks: Hips & Lower Back
Bill Parravano
Free up your hips and lower back in this self care class. Learn how your body can release stress and tension faster and that builds up during primitive and homesteading skills.
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I hate people, the proper use of Razor wire and welcome to Cumberland Falls
Pam Gibson
This is a lesson in protectionism, an open discussion of use of trails to limited access. Social medias role in the destruction of valued areas in every state. Just who is responsible and how everyone can make a difference with the very first step.
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Volunteer and Trail Crew Recruitment
Pam Gibson
Our volunteer labor is sometimes the only way the trails get cleared. With our last administration the ball of volunteerism for the heart was started. I took the premise of this movement to heart. My discussion gives you ideas of how to get people to raise their hand to join Natures Army, to bring their friends and children. Once someone spends hours of sweat equity, they have a vested interest. I hope to help you with joining this movement and or gathering fellows of like mind. This class is a controlled open discussion, please bring a writing tool and paper as phone numbers will be issued along with emails for reference.
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Empowered Childbirth
Tatum Green
A workshop exploring a how to have a positive, empowering birth experience in any setting...hospital, birth center, or home. Tips and tools for choosing a care provider, comfort techniques, and labor support. We will also explore the history of childbirth in America and the movement away from the culture of fear surrounding birth and back to a place of power.
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Police Militarization and its Relevance to Appalachia
Peter Kraska
The militarization of police in the U.S. has gained real recognition as a consequential trend in the last few years. This workshop would review the issues and evidence surrounding this trend, and examine specifically its relevance to the Appalachian region and community.
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A Survival Guide to Homeschooling
Peter Kraska
This workshop will examine the benefits, hazards, and logistics of homeschooling our children, with emphasis placed on pragmatic solutions to often-encountered difficulties.
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Finding the Connection
Michelle Blair
For those interested in a deeper connection with nature or more specifically plants. I will guide you in tuning into the vibrations or energy of plants an learning to listen to them. We will go for a walk an sit among a few plants an listen. We will share an discuss our experience. (Limit 4 to 6 participants)
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Beginner Build: Assembling Composting Toilets - (Pre-event infrastructure build)
Stephanie Blessing
For beginners only. Learn how to use basic power tools, and essentials of building with milled wood. We'll build the composting toilets for the festival. Limit 10 participants, please RSVP to [email protected]
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Thai Massage
Eric Blevins
Thai massage is an ancient healing art that is beneficial to the giver and receiver. It is very interactive with lots of movement and assisted stretching. Please bring a blanket or yoga mat.
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Organic Beekeeping with Aaron Burns
Kellie and Aaron Burns
Group led discussion about honey bee husbandry, equipment and philosophy. We will talk about what management style has been successful for The Burns and the Bees.
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Quiet Movement, Stalking and Awareness
Joseph Butterbaugh
Utilizing the senses, body ,landscape and bird language for stealthy movement in the woodland environment.
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Simple Rocket Stoves
Joan Candalino
Fire - less smoke, less wood, faster coffee. Explore several simple rocket stove variations - bricks, cans, & earth - twigs, chips or sawdust - and the sawdust and pocket rocket heater.
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Intro to Fermentation
John Capps
We will have a hands-on workshop that demonstrates various food and beverage fermentation techniques. Our goal is to ensure every attendee learns how to consistently create these foods and drinks at home with consistent results and with minimal effort.
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Introduction to Natural Dyeing
Colleen Casey
An introduction the amazing colors that can be harvested from nature. During this class, we will go over the basics of: harvesting dye material, prepping dye material, prepping your yarn, fiber, and or fabric to receive the dye solution, the different methods of prep used on cellulose or protein based fibers and finally the care of your final dyed project.
Intro to Natural Dyes is a lecture class with lots of fiber eye candy. We will prep a vat and dye a skein of wool yarn so participants can see the whole process.
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Natural Probiotic Sodas
Colleen Casey
An Introduction to the various methods of making Probiotic Soda: Kombucha, Jun, Water Kefir and yeast. We will discuss the differences between probiotic sodas and have a tasting of a variety of sodas. Bring your own cup.
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Storytelling
Hannah Sue Cooper
old time back porch stories, Humor, History, Ghost, Life Lessons, Stories with a warning. Back to away of life where the voice came from an old face of wisdom.
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Women's Empowerment Self Defense
Katie Gardner
Women's Empowerment Self Defense will teach you mental, physical, and social skills to help you move through the world in more confident, less fearful way. We'll use the Five Fingers of Self Dedense (Think, Yell, Run, Fight, Tell) to teach how to evaluate risks and effectively respond to violence, including physical techniques to defend against physical and sexual assault. This class will include a mix of group discussion and physical drills and activities. [Open to female identified participants ages 16 and up. Under 16 with parent/guardian permission.]
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Growing Shitake Mushrooms
Bill Gordon
Shiitake mushrooms are fun to grow, fascinating to learn about, and very nutritious. We grow Shiitakes for home use and for farm market sales. Learn the basics of growing them, interesting facts about the plant's life cycle and growing habits, and see a demonstration of how to prepare a log for mushroom production. We "forest farm" our crop, but you can grow mushrooms in your urban backyard, farmstead, or woodlot.
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Basic Canoeing
Bill Gordon
A canoe is an awesome way to explore a lake or river. Paddling is quiet, graceful, non-polluting, and good exercise. Learn the basics: launching, landing, safety, canoe handling, and basic strokes. Proper technique is an art and beautiful to see. We will practice on land and in the water, then take a leisurely paddle around the lake observing wildlife and enjoying the moment. Swimming ability is necessary.
* $5 materials fee
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Field Trip to the Highlands Nature Preserve
Bill Gordon
The Highlands is a 500-acre nature preserve back in the deep hollers near Red River Gorge (30 minutes from the festival). For twenty years we have been working to restore the land to its former pristine condition, hand-building a totally off-grid home from repurposed materials, establishing organic gardens and orchards, encouraging and protecting wildlife, and living lightly on the land. The land is a certified stewardship forest, carbon offset property, and registered wildlife sanctuary. The ridges and valleys contain a rich and diverse community of plants and animals, accommodate my homestead cottage, and serve as the base for High Adventure Wilderness School. This field trip will include a one-mile walk to observe a few ponds, bottomland woodlands, stream restoration work, watershed restoration work, and a glimpse at the off-grid lifestyle. You will see examples of historical and present-day environmental problems, various corrective measures, and examples of habitat restoration. Carpooling is advised.
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What left THAT in my Backyard?!
Bill Gordon
We will take a close-up nature-detective look at clues to what is really lurking in your back yard. I will show you things I find, from bones to poops, and help you to uncover the hidden stories behind the things you find. Everything has a fascinating story to tell, if you can just decipher the clues nature leaves behind for you. This is definitely a family-friendly workshop, adults and kids will be equally amazed at the secret lives of these not-so-common visitors. There will be lots of things to look at during this discussion, which will be lively, fun, and full of surprises.
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Mason Bees: a garden's best friend
Bill Gordon
Mason Bees at very cool little bees that are people-friendly, superior pollinators, and incredibly fascinating to observe. They will benefit your gardens, orchard and berry plants, and your flower beds as well. I'll discuss the secret life of the Mason Bee, show you how their homes are constructed, and reveal some of the neat nature-detective facts about this very beneficial insect. If you are interested in any type of gardening you need to know about and encourage the Mason Bee.
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Hot Sauce Making
Tim Green
Hot sauce making from seed to seal. From growing peppers, over wintering, different combinations for heat and flavor and the fermentation process
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Wilderness Survival
Matt Hansen
lets discuss, learn and practice the basic skills needed to turn that disaster into a thriving wilderness experience. we will focus on innovation and adaptation instead of prep'n and exploitation. clean water, conservation of energy, unconventional sources of food, stewardship, and seasonal living pointers are but a few of the topics covered during this class. maybe we'll even go walking about.
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Edible Wild Mushrooms
Tim Hensley
We'll walk the woods, identifying as many edible wild fungi (and plants) as possible. I will also bring photos of other edible wild mushrooms that grow other times of year and share tips on how to ID them too. I'll also have a good field guide on hand and show folks how to use it to ID mushrooms.
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Natural Cordage!
Austin Hollis
We'll cover the entire process of making reverse-twist cordage by hand, learning the basic method with inexpensive raffia fibers, and then move onto discussion and practice with examples of local plants: Nettles, milkweed, fresh cattails, fresh yucca, and animal fibers (sinew and braintan).
* $2 materials fee
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Foraging and Fermentation: The Ancient Diet
Zack Kouns
I typically begin with a brief discussion about the history of fermentation and foraging and their contextual role in the survival and advancement of the human species. I use poetry, myths, scholarly research, story telling and audience interaction to elaborate, as I find these the best method to keep everyone engaged! Then, if time and weather allows, I lead the participants on a brief nature walk, where we gather wild edible plants. When we return, I provide a hands on lesson of how to use the plants to make a simple ferment (typically a kraut or kimchi or some variant and open the floor for Q and A
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Mycomedicinals: An Introduction to Working With Fungi for Human and Ecosystem HealthJoin me for an introduction to the world of fungi/mushrooms as medicine!
Robyn Mello
I'll cover:
- a broad overview of what makes certain mushrooms medicinal,
- some socio-cultural-historical perspectives,
- a few specific well-researched and common species used to prevent and treat human diseases,
- some identification tips, and, together,
- we'll learn some hands-on preparation and cultivation techniques.
Materials fee $5 if you want to come home with with some medicine
Materials reimbursement for mycomedicinals products would be great if I'm going to send participants home with a product (such as a tincture they can process at home or myceliated grains for powdering/etc.).
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Designing Urban Ecosystems: Social and Environmental Permaculture for Community Resiliency
Robyn Mello
Cities are ecosystems! Learn how to make them healthier through landscape design, culture design, community building, and future building. Some topics covered will include the creativity involved in edible landscape design, an overview of permaculture design and principles, varieties of edible and medicinal perennial plants that will grow well in the Whippoorwill climate, some lessons in land use policy and community organizing that should be applicable in various municipalities, and ways you can get involved in your community, your home, and in your own self-care to leave this world a greener, healthier place than you found it.
-bring paper, pencils/pens, and crayons/markers/doodly things.
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Paranormal Appalachian Stories
Diane Satterfield
"A fun,and interesting gathering where paranormal stories, and unique experiences are welcomed, shared, and discussed."
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Renegade = Radically Sustainable Off Grid Homes and the Strategies Involved With Escaping the Plantation.
Jay Hamilton
We have developed a do it yourself kit for building off-grid solar powered homes. The Kit costs $47,000 for 2 bedroom 1 bath and $99,000 for 4 bedroom 2.5 bath. Can be built in less than 1 year
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Rabbit Butchering
Sabrina Squires
Students will work with fresh, whole carcasses and will learn how to skin, gut and quarter rabbits.
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Rabbit Hide Tanning
Sabrina Squires
Using the egg tanning method, students will flesh, tan, smoke and soften a rabbit hide. All tools will be provided. This an intensive, all day class.
* $20 materials fee.
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Canning
Christian Torp
Learn to safely preserve your harvest by water bath canning using inexpensive, readily available equipment most of which you probably already have and how to be safe.
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Botany of Herbalism: Roots, Shoots, Fruits and Leaves
Liane Ventura
Have you ever wondered more about the plants that you use for healing? This workshop is a look into the parts of a plant that are used for healing. We will explore plant medicine through a botanical lens and expand into applied uses of various plants. Learn about the functioning of various parts of a plant (including photosynthesis), methods to harvest and to prepare plants, and various uses as remedies. We will focus on local plants commonly found in your garden, meadow, or forest! This is an inclusive workshop for all plant lovers.
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Intro to Hide Tanning: Buckskin
Micah Wiles
This class will delve into the world of hide tanning with a focus on the brain tanning method of deer hides. We will go over the entire process and have hands-on instruction for critical steps along the way.
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Insomnia - Don't let it keep you up!
Karena Harmon
Insomnia keeping you up at night and challenging you the next day? We'll talk about herbal and holistic ways to bring in the sandman and help you get better rest.
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Making Beautiful Sun-Printed Fabric Non-Toxic and Inexpensively
Megan Suttman
This is a family workshop where we learn how to make beautiful plant patterns on fabric using just inexpensive non-toxic acrylic paint and the sun. We will start off with a hike to gather leaves for making our prints, then we will create a lovely piece of fabric to take home and use as a scarf, wall hanging or table cloth.
* $5 materials fee
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Where You At? Getting Grounded with Gazateers and Geology
Ben Ibershoff
We will use a DeLorme Ky Atlas and Gazateer with compass to introduce map reading and pinpoint our location. After finding our place, we'll explore from the inside out, considering first the geological forces and scales that have created this spot, then using our map to choose nearby points of interest to search out and explore in time and space.
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Home Distillation & Safe Usage of Essential Oils
Andrew Ozinskas
In this workshop, we will run a distillation of aromatic herbs in order to obtain the pure essential oil. We will discuss several methods for distillation of herbs as well as safety factors & how to go about setting up an essential oil still in your home setting. We'll also discuss appropriate & safe usage of essential oils for medicinal applications, spagyric tinctures & traditional alchemical principles.
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Renegade = Radically Sustainable Off Grid Homes and the Strategies Involved with Escaping the Plantation
Jay Hamilton
We have developed a do it yourself kit for building off-grid solar powered homes. The Kit costs $47,000 for 2 bedroom 1 bath and $99,000 for 4 bedroom 2.5 bath. Can be built in less than 1 year.
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Bird Language, The Conversation of the Wilds
Luke Learningdeer
The astounding World of Birds and Bird Language offers us new and novel insights and unexpected wisdoms that greatly expand our Awareness and understanding of the wild landscape. Come ready for an inspiring class that dives deep into the lives of our local feathered friends, and teaches practical techniques to begin the life changing journey of joining the Conversation of the Wilds.
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Our Astounding TREES
Luke Learningdeer
We are blessed to live among a vast diversity of TREES. Come meet some of our noteworthy local species. We will discuss Identification, Edible, Medicinal and Utilitarian uses, Ecology, Lore Magic and More!
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Whippoorwill Interpretive Center (ongoing through the weekend)
Emily Hemeyer
Join SPORE/Wild Seed in the creation of the 2017 Whippoorwill interpretive center! The interpretive center will serve as a hub for natural and constructed objects obtained through various modalities of discovery specific to the land at Lago Lindas and Appalachia. We'll be providing a space for other workshops to share their discoveries. What does this look like? sketches of plants, clay constructed dioramas, handmade treasure maps, poetry, rock collection, and objects/plants (only types agreed upon).
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Creative Modalities for Civic Engagement
Emily Hemeyer
Take it to the masses! Bridging the worlds of activism, art, and education SPORE/Wild Seed shares their decade of experience with public projects, partnerships, funding, and community involvement. Discussion based workshop with an investigative element culminating at the Whippoorwill Interpretive Center.
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Mushroom Foraging Basics
Emily Hemeyer
Learn key identifying characteristics. Seasonal growth patterns- what to look for, when and where. Non-edible lookalikes and poisonous mushrooms to avoid. Ethical harvesting and how to steward areas. Resources and books. We'll be covering Morels, Chanterells, Lion's Mane, Giant Puffballs, Puffballs, Hen of the Woods (Maitake), Chicken of the Woods, Dryad's Saddle, Turkey Tail, Chaga, Ganoderma (Reishi) & Woodear. The last part of class will include a foray.
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Mushroom Preservation & Uses
Emily Hemeyer
Hands-on class. Brief discussion about uses of mushrooms in cuisine and as medicine. Tincture taste test: Turkey Tail, Maitake, Lion's Mane, Ganoderma. We'll be making a mushroom infusion/tea with Ganoderma, Turkey Tail, & Chaga and a tincture with Turkey Tail. Taste test style cooking: Chanterelles, Maitake, Giant Puffball, Chicken of the Woods, and possibly.. Morels! Bonus (depending on what we find on the foray) how to cultivate your own mushroom spawn.
* Limit 12 adults
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Sticktag & Poorkids' Sticktag
Dr. Hyena (Corr De Joch)
Awaken your body's instinctual dueling abilities learning what many players consider the best simple sport ever.
Sticktag & Poorkids' Sticktag (no tagging sticks) is a very low impact (finesse-tagging/scoring system), cooperative competition sparring sport with NO gender/weight/age divisions. We'll see how different bodytypes mean different advantages, as little kids often defeat adults trying their best, and female-bodied players tend to slightly outscore male-bodied players, partly due to it's not being an upper body strength contest. This game builds physical confidence, instinct awareness, cardio endurance, balance, and lower body strength, maintaining an honorable atmosphere as we exchange mutual guidance and keep each others' scores.
Ages: 9ish-60ish (if spry) It's an "adult" class that doesnt mind if some coordinated, non-delicate kids participate!
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De-escalation
Dr. Hyena (Corr De Joch)
Demonstration, training & practice of very effective method for turning a pre-violent conflict into an opportunity for sincere dialogue & respect. Both nonviolence AND self-defense techniques are integrated into a process that is preferable to the sum of its parts, showing that the two schools of thought need not be held mutually exclusive. And in case de-escalation does not work every time, we will practice some easy-to-learn, violence-ending self-defense tricks that are highly effective without mastery of a martial artform.
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Cuddle Party!
Sarah Belzile
A cuddle party is a playful three and a half hour communication workshop centered around touch and affection that teaches adults new ways to connect to one another. The first hour is the "Welcome Circle" where we go over the rules and get to know each other and learn about boundaries. We do exercises for maximum goofiness, fun and connection. Then we have a couple hours of free form cuddling followed by a closing circle.
Cuddle parties can be a great way to feel held and supported, to feel blissful and to feel a sense of belonging. They can also be a place to work through trauma and hurt.
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Blacksmithing Basics
Tod Kershaw
This class is for people who want to get started blacksmithing! This information-rich class will cover topics such as choosing charcoal vs. coal, building your forge, choosing your material (raw steel vs. re-using/recycling old metal), and repairing broken metal tools. Those who signup will get at least 5-10 minutes of hammer-time. Whoever wants to come can come and watch but only the 12 who sign up are guaranteed time with a hammer.
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