LAND-BASED LIVING & LEARNING

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Earthskills Africa strives towards a sustainable, low-impact future by drawing on traditions, wisdom and practices of the past. A return to heritage crafts, earth skills, wilderness arts and nature connection brings us into alignment, not only through a deeper connection to the earth’s natural abundance, but also through remembering our cultural pastimes and practices – the roots of who we are today.

Our approach is rooted in ancient and indigenous crafts, skills and practices for those seeking a simpler, more connected way of life. The workshops and events we offer are hosted by an ever-expanding collective of crafters and facilitators, all of whom are deeply immersed in the experiences they share. This culminates in an exciting variety of land-based living and learning experiences.

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"We want to come again!" That was the verdict from our younger participants following the musical mouth bow workshop last week, and definitely one shared by all who were present. A beautiful process guided by Collin 'The Bushman' Meyer. So

Coming up this weekend at Soil for Life is a leather backpack workshop run by Summer from @shackletons.bespoke. They are a passionate leather worker and will show you the tools and techniques needed to start you off on your leatherworking journey. Pr

Excited to announce a new facilitator among us. Collin Meyer has been a musician since his teens and has embarked on a path of discovering his indigenous routes. He has taught countless lessons to the youth on how to make and play the bow instrument.

We are fortunate to have @barefoot.carpenter back with us this weekend with his amazing offering of woodcarving. A popular and well attended workshop with so many happy participants.

You will learn the art of carving and how to wield the tools to ma

An enriching Xhosa mat weaving workshop took place over the long weekend, facilitated by master weavers from the @handmadetrust. So grateful for this collaboration and the opportunity to offer our community this authentic craft and cultural experienc

We had a full weekend at the beautiful @wellbeing_sanctuary with @spiritfestafrica

We offered bow instrument making and Khoi San language with @koicollin, weaving workshops facilitated by @bwanacisco , leather and candle making workshops by @shackl

Join Summer, a dedicated and passionate earth warrior who prides themself on the roots of the leatherworking process, from skinning to finished product. Having worked with leather for the past 20 years, they are well attuned to the dynamic uses and t

We are excited to announce that the immensely satisfying traditional Xhosa Mat Weaving Workshop is back and coming soon to @soilforlife , It is facilitated by the master traditional weavers from @handmadetrust who will teach you how to make your own

Coming up this weekend is a Wet Wool Felting Workshop, it is being facilitated by Gervaise, an inspiring artisan who makes a range of beautiful felt products out in Greyton.

In this weekend's class, you will learn the skills and techniques needed t

We are excited to announce that we will be participating @spiritfestafrica from the 29th of March to the 1st of April 2024.

Facilitators include:
@koicollin with Bow instrument-making workshops and Khoi San Language lessons.
sarahsun777 with a talki

Humans have been gathering in circles since the dawn of time. Today, this ancient practice was awakened once again in our weaving workshop, facilitated by master weavers from @handmadetrust , who shared the traditional skill of basketry, amaXhosa sty

Join Gervaise, a passionate artisan, for an exploration of traditional felt making - an ideal craft to create your own all-natural winter warmers, such as slippers, gloves, hats, and more. You'll be met at your level of experience, be it a beginner o

A beautiful day making barefoot shoes @soilforlife with the passionate facilitator Summer from @shackletons.bespoke, and the dedicated assistance of @bwanacisco from @handmadetrust who are hosting the upcoming work shop this weekend, offering Tradit

Learn to create your own 'ingobozi' (small sedge basket) with master amaXhosa weavers.

Included is an introduction to the material used – How to harvest it and its preparation methods.

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Yet another successful Wood carving workshop with @barefoot.carpenter, a talented and passionate woodworker. His next Soil for Life workshop will be on the 13th of April, follow @barefoot.carpenter for the booking link in his bio!

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The world has started to catch on to the importance of our feet and the connection it allows us to the earth. Our posture, balance, and everyday movement start with how we stand, walk, and move around.

Being able to feel the floor and splay your toe

Coming up this weekend with the knowledgeable facilitator @barefoot.carpenter

Join us and explore the joy of finding the forms of beauty within a wizened piece of wood, with hand tools.

You will be taught about the fundamentals of woodcarving and w

“Heritage is not a right. It’s a responsibility.”