Thunderbird Atlatl is busy getting ready for our upcoming summer schedule which will include a few weeks in Germany and other parts of Europe this summer. We will be arriving in Germany June 28 and will be attending two shows the first two weekends of July. We will be listing those in a few days and will be updating our event calendar!
We had a wonderful time at two new venues in New Jersey and upstate (way upstate!) New York! We were at the Salem County, NJ Arts in Bloom program May 21 and 22. This was the first Primitive Arts and Flintknapping Gathering in Alloway, NJ. The program set the groundwork for primitive art shows in upcoming years.
Memorial Day Weekend we were at Marty Simon’s Wilderness Learning Center in Chateaugay, NY. This is a great place for anyone wanting to learn primitive skills. Along with Marty’s wealth of knowledge, he assembles a great group of instructors and you are within a stone’s throw of the Canadian border! The Center offers another free weekend for all on Labor Day. Wilderness Learning Center’s address is 435 Sandy Knoll Road, Chateaugay, NY 12920.
Check out their web page http://www.weteachu.com/ or give them a call at 518-497-3179 between 6 a.m. & 9 p.m.
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Thunderbird Atlatl visits Wilderness Learning Center Memorial Day Weekend
We are taking a trip north this weekend to the Wilderness Learning Center, operated by Marty Simon, in Chateaugay, NY. We will be arriving at the center sometime on Friday, May 27.
The free rendezvous is open to all. Known as the PEACE Rendezvous (People Enjoying Another “Campraderie” Experience), the program takes place from May 27 to 30. The events are open to the public and are family friendly events. Wilderness Learning Center’s address is 435 Sandy Knoll Road, Chateaugay, NY 12920. Check out their web page http://www.weteachu.com or give them a call at 518-497-3179 between 6 a.m. & 9 p.m.
The center is located in upstate New York, right on the Canadian border. It is approximately 55 miles southwest of Montreal, Canada, and 350 miles north of New York City. Nearby cities are Montreal, Canada; Burlington, Vt. or Plattsburgh, NY.
Thunderbird Atlatl will be offering workshops and will have atlatls and equipment available for anyone interested. For more details about the weekend contact the center.
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Thunderbird Atlatl Participates in Arts In Bloom in Salem County, NJ May 21 & 22
The Thunderbird Atlatl staff will be participating in the Salem County, NJ Arts In Bloom program Saturday, May 21 & Sunday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
We will be at the Primitive Arts and Flintknapping Gathering at Camp Edge in Alloway, NJ. Flintknapping, fire making, pottery making and, of course, atlatl demonstrations will take place throughout the day.
The program also features a free tour of artist studios throughout Salem County, NJ. For further information and a brochure click here If you want to try and reach us over the weekend, please try our cell phone at 607-743-4379.
Memorial Day weekend, we will be participating in the PEACE 2011 program at Marty Simon’s Wilderness Learning Center, 435 Sandy Knoll Road, Chateaugay, N.Y. 12920 PEACE, is a free event, open to all. It’s about camping, survival, knives, the outdoors and meeting like minded folks for a really good time. For further information, weteachu@dishmail.net or 518-497-3179
Remembering Dad- Anthony W. Connolly
It’s with sadness and also the joy of celebrating his life that we say good bye to Cheryll’s Dad, Anthony Connolly. Anthony passed away Saturday, May 14, at our home in Candor, New York. Cheryll’s parents have lived in our home for nearly seven years. They moved here from the Catskills in Hancock, NY after living on their own became too difficult despite the support of many wonderful neighbors.
We are blessed that Thunderbird Atlatl operates out of a shop in our home, making it possible for us to provide eldercare for our parents here. Obviously, this has not been without its challenges and frustrations over the years; but there have been moments of humor, love and joy. Cheryll’s Dad was a determined soul who could drive us crazy all the while we were proud of that same determination in the face of Parkinson’s Disease.
He was an amazingly creative person who has left us a legacy of memories in his writings, wood carvings, photography, paintings and many collections of cameras, rifles, car parts and other assorted interests. We thank all of your for your thoughts and condolences over the past few days. For our atlatlist and flintknapper friends, Cheryll’s Dad was a member of the Secret Ear of Corn Ooga Booga Society! Oooga Booga! Anthony and Cheryll’s Mom, Helen, learned the Oooga Booga secret at The Atlatl Rattle at Green Flats, Casa De Fumo, Hancock, New York (Ray Turner’s) several years ago.
Anthony’s obituary can be viewed here A memorial service for Anthony will be held June 4 at noon at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Hancock, NY.
Join us at 4-H Acres in Ithaca, NY for Primitive Pursuits Day May 14
Thunderbird Atlatl will be at 4-H Acres in Ithaca, NY for the annual Primitive Pursuits Day, May 14. This is the tenth annual event sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event will feature naturalists, artisans, teachers and wilderness skills enthusiasts from all over upstate NY sharing their crafts and skills. Workshops, walks and demonstrations for all ages! Bring the family and your dancing shoes! Bring a lunch and something to keep you dry (if it rains)
Presenters and Activities include…
Hawk Circle – Throwing tomahawks
Jeff Gotlieb – Bark Baskets
Jeff Joseph – Guided Tree Walks
Thunder Bird Atl Atl – Fishing Kits
Earth Arts – Basket weaving
CNY Wildcrafters – Arrow Making
Linda Spielman. – Tracking
Becca Harber & Suzanne Johnson – herbal/ plant walks
Primitive Pursuits Activites – Wild Edible cooking, Friction Fires, Stone Carving, Stone Drilling, Natural Cordage, Wilderness Games, Hide Tanning and more…
Rain or Shine! Covered space for inclement weather. The event takes place at 418 Lower Creek Road in Ithaca, NY. Suggested donation: $5-$15 person / $15-$30 family