Bushcraft Mentors?

[moko]

LIST TO LEARN....what a thread!

Leon-b has got me thinking about the possibility of some form of an online only mentor program for newbes to Bushcraft and this forum. Not to sure how it might work but maybe something along the lines of an experienced member volunteering to guide newbes through the first basic steps of practical bushcraft.

What do you think, could it work and is anyone up for it?

If I may, I would also like to show my support for Stu who does a great job supporting and promoting Bushcraft. His comments may not have come across well but keeping us lot in order and making this forum work is not easy, and at times will be unpopular.

 

[Ogri the trog]

Its a fantastic idea Moko,
I followed that thread too with great interest. I think those that offered the challenge and the assistance are doing a great service to the cause.
I have a lot more to learn before I'd feel comfortable mentoring a newcomer but there must be some pointers that I can pass on.
Yes, I think it would work and for newcomers in my area I'd be willing to spend a bit of time doing something to help.

Ogri the trog

 

[scanker]

Now there's an idea. What about a "monthly masterclass"? More experienced members could write a short tutorial on a task and participants get on with the task and post their results/ask for further help/discuss progress? A different one each month,maybe reflecting the season? Bear in mind I'm seeing myself more as student than instructor here!

 

[leon-b]

i think this is a wonderful idea

 

[dommyracer]

Now there's an idea. What about a "monthly masterclass"? More experienced members could write a short tutorial on a task and participants get on with the task and post their results/ask for further help/discuss progress? A different one each month,maybe reflecting the season? Bear in mind I'm seeing myself more as student than instructor here!

That sounds like a quality idea.

 

[weekend_warrior]

Now there's an idea. What about a "monthly masterclass"? More experienced members could write a short tutorial on a task and participants get on with the task and post their results/ask for further help/discuss progress? A different one each month,maybe reflecting the season? Bear in mind I'm seeing myself more as student than instructor here!

An excellent idea! Gets my vote. :You_Rock_

 

[jdlenton]

I think that both the mentor idea and the master class idea are great most of what i learn is from seeing others do and the doing. I guess for this idea is going to move forward we need to come up with some form of structures, get some volunteers as mentors and some newbies as apprentices. I would definitely be interested in joining in but in September i start teacher training so my time will be extremely limited from then on. Ogri i wouldn't worry about what you have to learn this could also become a learning experience for you too as the mentors can support each other.

James

 

[weekend_warrior]

I think that both the mentor idea and the master class idea are great most of what i learn is from seeing others do and the doing. I guess for this idea is going to move forward we need to come up with some form of structures, get some volunteers as mentors and some newbies as apprentices. I would definitely be interested in joining in but in September i start teacher training so my time will be extremely limited from then on. Ogri i wouldn't worry about what you have to learn this could also become a learning experience for you too as the mentors can support each other.

James

Well, I know next to nothing! But I'm happy to share what little I do know or be an apprentice.

 

[JohnC]

I think the idea would prove very popular
I saw this demo http://www.anvilfire.com/iForge/tutor/tongs/top_index.htm some time back and liked the format, there seemed to be a particualr time that the interactive demo started, and questioned could be asked etc. MAybe thats too ambitious for now,

 

[pothunter]

Gets my support, I'm returning to bushcraft after about 15 years and now realise how many gaps there are in my knowledge, and how much of my kit has gone missing.
How about a pilot scheme to evaluate method / style of tutorial and level of interest.

 

[janiepopps]

:You_Rock_

Fab idea, I'm a 'visual learner' ie, I see something being done and then I can replicate it. Not so good at learning from words or books.

I have this drive to make my very own knife and have just dismissed it as its WAY beyond my current skills.

Anyone wanna be my mentor!?!??!?

j

 

[Ogri the trog]

janiepopps I have this drive to make my very own knife and have just dismissed it as its WAY beyond my current skills.

Anyone wanna be my mentor!?!??!?

j

Hi Janiepops,
You'll be supprised at what you can do once you start thinking around the corners. Read you own signiture piece, you're better than you think.
I'm nothing like a professional knifemaker but I've had a go and nothing has broken yet, so I can offer some pointers if that'll help. Do you have a particular pattern/method/use in mind?
I started off with a kit from Brisa, then followed some advice from Greenpete - next thing I know, I'm entering the Brantub knife swap in the Full Members forum.
PM me some ideas and I'll see if I can help.

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[janiepopps]

Wow, this mentor thing is great!!

Ogri, pm on its way...

j

 

[Wayne]

I would be happy to lend a hand to mentor a willing volunteer.

One thing to be aware of is the child protection aspect.

great idea though.

 

[JonnyP]

Well, I know next to nothing! But I'm happy to share what little I do know or be an apprentice.

Well, you do know how to make a shaggy ink cap out of a piece of wood Rich............Jon

All joking aside, I would be happy to help too

 

[benmatthews90]

Now there's an idea. What about a "monthly masterclass"? More experienced members could write a short tutorial on a task and participants get on with the task and post their results/ask for further help/discuss progress? A different one each month,maybe reflecting the season? Bear in mind I'm seeing myself more as student than instructor here!

brilliant idea im up for it
:You_Rock_

 

[Goose]

I am more than willing to help people if needed, but I know more about the site and where to find the info than being experienced.