Bushcraft Los Angeles

From South Pasadena Craft Lab

To attend and for exact location, register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-fibre-craft/) Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m. FIBRE-CRAFT 101: The Art of Turning Plant Fibres into Bags, Baskets, Nets, String, Sandals. We’ve had some requests for a BASKETRY Workshop. This class will include Basketry basics, though this class will not be only basketry. The art of working fibre is nearly a lost art. You’ll learn to recognize some of the common plants which yield a useful fibre, and learn how to work them into strings, and baskets, and nets, and sandals, and more. In the old days of the Southwest, the lives of the people were literally tied together with fibre: for shelter, for clothing (hats, belts, shoes), fishing nets, bags, weaponry, fire-making, brushes, looms for fabric. In the past, most people had a more intimate connection to plant fibres. There are so many practical applications, though today someone makes everything we use. So it’s become a lost art. You will learn how to process a few plant fibres and how to make them into a usable product! We will do a short walk (if time) and learn about some of the plants that are useful for weaving, and making cordage. You will then learn by making some of the useful products. Along the way, you’ll also see many of the other useful and edible plants of the area. NOTE: PLEASE RSVP SINCE WE NEED TO PLAN TO BRING SUFFICIENT SUPPLIES! $65 (Seniors and students $45)

4 attendees

Craft Lab

Wed, Sep 30, 1:30 AM

Join us at The Hive, South Pasadena, 1118 Mission Street, South Pasadena, 91030, Tuesday, September 29, 6:30 - 8:30 pm for our \*new\* monthly craft night! Scissors, paper, glue sticks, pencils, and markers are available, but guests are encouraged to bring their own crafts and supplies. Craft Lab is uninstructed and all types of creative exploration is encouraged. The gathering takes place in the studio, seating is first come first serve. Free. Open to all skill levels. Ages 18+. Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thehivesouthpasadena](https://www.instagram.com/thehivesouthpasadena/)/ or visit [www.TheHiveSouthPasadena.com ](www.TheHiveSouthPasadena.com)for more info and photos about the studio and shop.

14 attendees

MIDDAY GOURD WORKSHOP

Thu, Oct 1, 7:00 PM

From Off the HOOK Crochet Club! & Crafts TOO!!

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/midday-gourd-workshop/) Thursday, October 1, Noon to 2P LEARN THE ART OF CREATING A CUP, BOWL, PLATE, OR SCOOP FROM THE HARD-SHELLED ORNAMENTAL GOURD In this mid-day class, you will take a dried gourd and learn all the steps to turning it into a beautiful and functional plate, or bowl, or canteen, or even a scoop. We’ll bring the tools you need, but if you have saws, files or rasps, bring them. It’s not that hard to make a good functional gourd. We used to each make one before a week at Dirttime, and then if we cut it just right, we’d have a dish, and a bowl. Bushcraft skills? Survival Skill? Whatever you call it, it’s a great skill, and a great opportunity to meet with like-minded people. $45 ($30 students/seniors) Please register to attend and for location. Hahamonga Watershed County Park is our field office, the class may be in a different location.

2 attendees

Off the HOOK! Crochet Club! & Crafts Too!!

Sat, Oct 3, 5:00 PM

Off the HOOK Crochet Club and Crafts Too! is an inviting community for crochet enthusiasts and craft lovers alike. We meet the 1st Saturday of each month at various locations! Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a curious beginner, this club offers a welcoming space to explore the art of crochet and a variety of other crafts. Members can enjoy learning new techniques, sharing patterns, and showcasing their completed projects in a supportive environment. The club also hosts workshops, craft fairs, and social gatherings, fostering a sense of camaraderie and creativity. Joining Off the HOOK means becoming part of a vibrant community where you can unwind, create, and connect with fellow crafters who share your passion. **October Meetup: We will meet again at the Downey Masonic Lodge on the 3rd Floor. There is an elevator! The lodge is on the corner of Downey Avenue and 3rd Street and the entrance is on 3rd Street. There is plenty of parking!** You are welcome to bring your crochet or any crafts! I will provide coffee and tea- ***please bring your own cup*!** Feel free to bring snacks to share. There is plenty of room to spread out your work with many tables and electricity is available! Looking forward to seeing you!

15 attendees

LUNCHTIME PLANT WALKABOUT

Thu, Sep 17, 7:00 PM

From The Crafty Collective (Monrovia Arts N'Scraps)

Thursday, Noon, September 17 To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-candle-making-workshop/) Come take a walk in the canyon, learning about the bounty of nature’s flora. We will see natives and non-natives and explore this unique part of the Arroyo Seco south of the bridge. We’ll see wild herbs, native plants, and more. A short walk, getting out in nature, and connecting with the skills of our ancestors. We will see many of our native plants, and also many of the introduced non-natives. PAY FOR ONE, BRING A FRIEND! Please register to attend and for location. Hahamonga Watershed County Park is our field office, the class may be in a different location.

4 attendees

Scrapbooking/Papercrafting

Sat, Sep 19, 3:00 PM

5.0

• What we'll do ...A place for you to digitally or traditionally scrapbook or any paper crafting, or any crafting you would like to do in the space provided for you. You are not required to stay the whole time, come for a few hours. It's a great time to give those WIP's some attention or finish! • What to bring You need to bring your own supplies. No additional supplies will be provided. • Important to know Due to limited space, please RSVP. You will be provided with a chair and a 4X3 table space. Bring your own Hotspot if you need to use the internet. Voluntary potluck. This monthly event is free of charge.

5 attendees

Wild Food and Useful Plants by the Season

Sat, Sep 19, 5:00 PM

**Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m. WILD FOOD AND USEFUL PLANTS BY THE SEASON** To attend and for exact location, register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/autumn-foraging-wild-food-and-useful-plants-by-the-season/) This series of workshops, one per season, will show you nature through the seasons, from a forager’s perspective. The essence of this class is to develop seasonal knowledge and observational skills: How to look, where to look, what to look for. Plus, we will also focus on responsible and sustainable gathering methods, including collection of seeds and cuttings so you can grow plants in your own backyard. You’ll learn how to identify and collect foods, medicines, soaps, fire-materials, and other useful parts of plants. You’ll learn to think like foragers of the past, who had to have an intimate knowledge of the seasons, and foresight for the future. (For example, sometimes you do NO foraging in an area if the plant or seed is not abundant.) Join us each quarter for an insightful walk into a wild area, with a focus on interpreting what’s available that season. Each session will include demonstrations, hands-on practice, and sampling of the seasonal foods. Each session includes a list of what is normally available in that season. AUTUMN In early autumn, it is usually dry, and plants are in a dormant phase. It’s typically hot, and dry. Streams will be dry, or running low. You’ll only find the hardiest of plants for eating, such as mustards. There still might be some manzanitas left to collect, and the acorns will just be starting to mature and to fall. Though it’s still early for toyon berries, you’ll be able to observe what sort of crop will be coming. You’ll be able to take note of what to look for in the next few months. You never know what to expect, but you might find some greens as well, usually the hardiest greens, and the late-blooming greens. This is a good way to look at the environment at a lean time, with an eye to the future. We’ll also share a few bushcrafting skills. Location: San Gabriel Mountains. Meeting location to be sent upon registration. Class fee:$65. (student/senior $45) [www.SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com](http://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/)

4 attendees

LUNCHTIME FORAGING WALK – Learn Plant ID, Learn edible plants–

Thu, Sep 24, 7:00 PM

To attend and for exact location, Register HERE September 24 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm $30.00 – $45.00 Thursday, September 24, Noon, LUNCHTIME PLANT ID WALK Ever wondered what sort of useful plants grow right in the city, including medicinal plants? We’ll explore a unique one-acre wildlife sanctuary in the Highland Park area where we will see native plants, cultivated plants and many of the plants so typical of the urban areas. You will be able to collect samples. There is also a greenhouse on -site where you can purchase potted plants to take home to your garden. We will learn about the food uses, medicines, fibres, and more. Our discussion will revolve around ethical foraging, and you will be able to collect greens to take home, and cuttings in some cases. There is also a nursery on the site where you can purchase various potted plants to take home. We’ll also make a simple salad so you can taste some of the in-season foods! An excellent opportunity to see and taste some of the plants that everyone living in this area will encounter most of the time. We will also review the Botanical Families that are entirely safe. A good time to review. Bring a bowl! A great survival skills for the ages. Bring a bowl, and water. Be sure to RSVP. Please register to attend and for location. Hahamonga Watershed County Park is our field office, the class may be in a different location.

3 attendees

🏕️🚵🥾Join Us - FREE Backpack, Bicycle, ebike or Drive Car Camp to Mt Pacifico

Sat, Sep 19, 2:00 PM

From Adventure-us

**Please join the waitlist for overnight camping at Mt Pacifico Campground!** **Bring your favorite coffee or tea to brew and chillax, and camp overnight on a peaceful mountaintop, at 7,100’ elevation.** **The campground is free, with picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets.** **There is no water at the campground.** **Park your vehicle at the Mill Creek Summit Picnic Area off Angeles Forest Hwy.** **Google for directions.** **Adventure Pass not required if you park directly across the highway from the Mill Creek sign.** **\>\>HIKE/BACKPACK:** **Start anytime.** **PCT trailhead leading up to the campground is next to the Mill Creek sign.** **It’s 6 miles on the PCT up to the campground.** **No need to carry extra water, we’ll have plenty of water for you.** **\>\>DRIVE/CARPACK/BIKE/BIKEPACK:** **Start anytime.** **Use the fire road just past the fire station.** **It’s 6 miles on the dirt fire road.** **High clearance vehicles recommended during the last mile to the campground.** **Outbacks and RAV4’s are fine.** **CAMP RULES: No politics, no drama, no hard drugs, no spitting** **If you have any questions please comment below. Thank You!**

2 attendees

WRITING FOR PUBLICATION, Pasadena City College

Sat, Sep 19, 2:00 AM

From So Cal Happy Hour Hiking & Backpacking

FRIDAY, September 18, 7 p.m. , WRITING FOR PUBLICATION, Pasadena City College. on-campus TWO CONSECUTIVE FRIDAY EVENINGS. This is a 2-part workshop sponsored by Pasadena City College, taught by Christopher Nyerges. This is a workshop where you get assignments, or you develop your own projects, share in class, and discuss how to market your work. Learn how to develop ideas for sale into various markets. Learn how to create a “pitch” to sell your book, and how to go about selling it. Learn how to publish it yourself. Some of you might simply want to create a book about your family for your own inner circle. Whatever your interest, the instructor will work with you to develop your interests and to get on the road to being published. Oh! If you ‘re looking for a “magic formula” or some obscure “secret” to getting your work published and becoming a millionaire, you may or may not find that here. According to Nyerges, “There is no magic to getting your work published. But you do need to be a good writer with some original ideas, and you do need to do the hard work that will be required. IF you do that, the results will be fulfilling, for whatever goals you have.” Bring your projects. Call PCC at (626) 585-7608 for information and registration. or go to http://pasadena.augusoft.net

3 attendees

~ Coffee & Camp ~ Pacifico Mountain

Sat, Sep 19, 2:00 PM

**Please join the waitlist for FREE overnight camping at Mt Pacifico Campground!** **Bring your favorite coffee or tea to brew and chillax, and camp overnight on a peaceful mountaintop, at 7,100’ elevation.** **The campground is free, with picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets.** **There is no water at the campground.** **Park your vehicle at the Mill Creek Summit Picnic Area off Angeles Forest Hwy.** **Google for directions.** **Adventure Pass not required if you park directly across the highway from the Mill Creek sign.** **>>HIKE/BACKPACK:** **Start anytime.** **PCT trailhead leading up to the campground is next to the Mill Creek sign.** **It’s a 6 mile hike on the PCT up to the campground, approx 2,000’ gain.** **No need to carry extra water, we’ll have plenty of water for you.** **>>DRIVE/CARPACK/BIKE/BIKEPACK:** **Start anytime.** **Use the fire road just past the fire station.** **It’s 6 miles on the dirt fire road.** **High clearance vehicles recommended during the last mile to the campground.** **Outbacks and RAV4’s are fine.** **CAMP RULES: No politics, no drama, no hard drugs, no spitting** **If you have any questions please comment below. Thank You!**

3 attendees

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