Containers
  Unlike animals who can eat their food anywhere and at anytime, humans need to plan, prepare and cook a great deal of their food. In order to do this we need cooking containers. When we don't have metal pots or pans to cook in, food preparation can be much more difficult and challenging. Many cultures around the world make great pots from clay but we can't always assume that clay will be available in the wild and in a dire survival situation you won't have time to dry and fire the clay pots.

  In survival situations you will need to make bark or wood containers within an hour or two in order to start boiling and purifying water. You will also need to make these survival containers durable, heat resistant and long lasting for cooking. When teaching people about containers I address these fundamental needs of survival but also provide a great deal of space for creativity in making works of art. After all, native cookware often ends up in museums because it is beautiful art. You'll have a lot of fun making a whole kitchen set out logs, sticks and tree bark!

Pine Bark Containers
Activity: You will learn how to make quick and durable boiling containers out of pine bark. If time permits you may also learn how to make long term water canteens and jugs.

Age: 12 & up
Time: 1/2 to 1 day
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Anywhere
Physical Labor: Medium

Coalburning
Activity: I will show you how to make bowls, spoons, pots and cups using fire to hollow out depressions in wood. You will leave with what ever cookware you make.

Age: 6 & up
Time: 1/2 to 1 day
Difficulty: Medium
Location: Anywhere fire is permitted
Physical Labor: Easy