At Forgotten Skillz, we host a diverse array of hands-on workshops and events designed to revive and teach essential skills from the past that are incredibly relevant to modern life. Our events range from wilderness survival techniques, like fire-making and foraging, to traditional crafts such as basket weaving, soap making, and leatherworking. We believe that understanding and practicing these time-honored skills can empower individuals to lead more self-sufficient and sustainable lives, fostering a deeper connection with nature and our heritage.

Coil Basket Workshop

Vision Martial Arts 218 Medford Ave, Patchogue, NY, United States

Explore the timeless art of coil basket weaving and create your own handmade basket while learning the rich history behind this ancient craft on November 22nd!

$25

Winter Solstice Festival at CEED: The Tale of the Winter Wait

CEED 287 South Country Road, Brookhaven, NY, United States

Join us at the CEED Winter Solstice Festival for Scented Stories: The Tale of the Winter Wait, where storytelling, incense-making, and ancestral traditions celebrate resilience and the return of light.

Free

(Tentative) Wilderness Survival Basics

Sands Point Preserve 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, NY, United States

Info to follow once dates are confirmed. This series of mini-workshops, led by survival enthusiasts Eric Powers of CEED and Mike Evans of Forgotten Skillz will teach you essential survival skills, from emergency preparedness to advanced bushcraft techniques.

(Tentative) Wilderness Survival Basics

Vanderbilt Museum 180 Little Neck Rd, Centerport, NY, United States

Info to follow once dates are confirmed This series of mini-workshops, led by survival enthusiasts Eric Powers of CEED and Mike Evans of Forgotten Skillz will teach you essential survival skills, from emergency preparedness to advanced bushcraft techniques.

(Tentative) Wilderness Survival Basics

CEED 287 South Country Road, Brookhaven, NY, United States

Info to follow once dates are confirmed This series of mini-workshops, led by survival enthusiasts Eric Powers of CEED and Mike Evans of Forgotten Skillz will teach you essential survival skills, from emergency preparedness to advanced bushcraft techniques.

(Tentative) Wilderness Survival Series: Cordage

Sands Point Preserve 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, NY, United States

Info to follow once dates are confirmed. This series of mini-workshops, led by survival enthusiasts Eric Powers of CEED and Mike Evans of Forgotten Skillz will teach you essential survival skills, from emergency preparedness to advanced bushcraft techniques.

(Tentative) Wilderness Survival Series: Cordage

Vanderbilt Museum 180 Little Neck Rd, Centerport, NY, United States

Info to follow once dates are confirmed. This series of mini-workshops, led by survival enthusiasts Eric Powers of CEED and Mike Evans of Forgotten Skillz will teach you essential survival skills, from emergency preparedness to advanced bushcraft techniques.

(Tentative) Wilderness Survival Series: Cordage

CEED 287 South Country Road, Brookhaven, NY, United States

Info to follow once dates are confirmed. This series of mini-workshops, led by survival enthusiasts Eric Powers of CEED and Mike Evans of Forgotten Skillz will teach you essential survival skills, from emergency preparedness to advanced bushcraft techniques.

(Tentative) Wilderness Survival Series: Water Purification

Sands Point Preserve 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, NY, United States

Info to follow once dates are confirmed. This series of mini-workshops, led by survival enthusiasts Eric Powers of CEED and Mike Evans of Forgotten Skillz will teach you essential survival skills, from emergency preparedness to advanced bushcraft techniques.

(Tentative) Wilderness Survival Series: Water Purification

Vanderbilt Museum 180 Little Neck Rd, Centerport, NY, United States

Info to follow once dates are confirmed. This series of mini-workshops, led by survival enthusiasts Eric Powers of CEED and Mike Evans of Forgotten Skillz will teach you essential survival skills, from emergency preparedness to advanced bushcraft techniques.

Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor enthusiast, a curious beginner, or someone interested in sustainable living, our events provide a supportive community and expert instruction to help you acquire and refine these invaluable skills. Join us at our next event to embark on a journey of learning, discovery, and self-reliance, and see how the past can enrich your present and future.