2024
06
Apr
How Did People Tan Hides?
Join us for an engaging Hands-On Archaeology class with ancient technologies expert Allen Denoyer.
How Did People Tan Hides?
Work on tanning a small mammal hide (packrat or squirrel), using tools used by people in the past.
Expect extensive hands-on work.
This class will begin at 9:00 a...
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2024
03
Feb
How Did People Haft a Knife?
Join us for an engaging Hands-On Archaeology class with ancient technologies expert Allen Denoyer.
How Did People Haft a Knife?
Explore the history of hafted knives inspired by Southwest traditions.
Learn hands-on techniques using pitch, sinew, and cordage to craft your knife.
All mater...
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2023
18
Mar
How Did People Make and Use Atlatls?
You will make a replica atlatl and an expedient dart in this class. Hunters in the distant past used the atlatl to propel the dart and shaft. Our atlatls will be made of oak, using archaeological examples from the Southwest. The darts will be simple so that participants have a dart to shoot when the...
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2023
04
Feb
How Did People Make and Use Stone Tools?
Experience the ancient art of flintknapping. Join Allen Denoyer for his Hands-On Archaeology class, "How Did People Make and Use Stone Tools?" In each of these beginner classes, you will use ancient techniques and replica tools to create a stone projectile point. You will also learn more about how...
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2023
07
Jan
How Did People Haft a Knife?
In this class, you will learn the process of hafting a stone knife blade into a wood handle. There are very few examples of hafted knives preserved in the Southwest. The style of hafting we will do in this class is based on Basketmaker and Pueblo knives found in rock shelters across the Southwest. A...
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2022
19
Feb
How Did People Make and Use Atlatls?
In this class, you will make a replica atlatl and an expedient dart. Hunters in the distant past used the atlatl to propel the dart and shaft. Patterned after archaeological examples known from the Southwest, our atlatls will be made of oak. Our darts will be very simple, so that participants have a...
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2022
15
Jan
How Did People Haft A Knife?
In this class, you will learn the process of hafting a stone knife blade into a wood handle. There are very few examples of hafted knives preserved in the Southwest. The style of hafting we will do in this class is based on Basketmaker and Pueblo knives that have been found in rock shelters across t...
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2020
02
May
Postponed: How Did People Make and Use Stone Tools?
UPDATE (4/1/2020): This class has been postponed until further notice. Learn more.
Experience the ancient art of flintknapping. Join Allen Denoyer for his Hands-On Archaeology class, "How Did People Make and Use Stone Tools?" In each of these beginner classes, you will use ancient techniques an...
more
2020
04
Apr
Postponed: How Did People Make and Use Atlatls?
UPDATE (3/16/2020): This class has been postponed until further notice. Learn more.
In this class, you will make a replica atlatl and an expedient dart. Hunters in the distant past used the atlatl to propel the dart and shaft. Patterned after archaeological examples known from the Southwest, ou...
more
2020
01
Feb
How Did People Make and Use Stone Tools? | Afternoon Class
Experience the ancient art of flintknapping. Join Allen Denoyer for his Hands-On Archaeology class, "How Did People Make and Use Stone Tools?" In each of these beginner classes, you will use ancient techniques and replica tools to create a stone projectile point. You will also learn more about how p...
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2020
01
Feb
How Did People Make and Use Stone Tools? | Morning Class
Thank you for your interest in this class! This class time is no longer available.
To reserve your spot for our 2:00-5:00 p.m. afternoon class instead, sign up here.
Afternoon Class Sign Up
Questions? Call (520) 882-6946 x15.
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2020
04
Jan
How Did People Haft A Knife?
In this class, you will learn the process of hafting a stone knife blade into a wood handle. There are very few examples of hafted knives preserved in the Southwest. The style of hafting we will do in this class is based on Basketmaker and Pueblo knives that have been found in rock shelters across t...
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