Classes Forming

We are accepting enrollment for Classes in the Bushcraft on Fire school. Courses will be offered at various times throughout the year and are on a first come first serve basis. If you desire to be involved in any class make sure to get your enrollment application in early to assure that you will be included in the training.

Bushcraft on Fire is different than many other schools available today. We not only conduct prearranged classes in the Southern Missouri area, but we also will meet your needs by coming to your area to conduct a class if this is more convenient for you. Of course this specialized class would have to be scheduled around our regularly programmed classes.

The Course Schedule is listed below. Please click on each class to see a more detailed account of what the class entails including curriculum and cost. Please know that for many of the advanced classes we ask that you either take the "Introduction to Bushcrafting" class or have a experience level that would be the equivalent of this class.

Here's What Others Have to Say About the Classes!

David Wendell is a very experienced survivalist! We enjoyed informative classes and also the one-on-one learning experience. We learned how to make fires in various ways, how to make cordage, which plants are edible and good for medicinal purposes, tan hides, make shelters, traps and snares, quiet walking techniques, and many other skills that are essential to surviving out in the wilderness. I would highly recommended David's classes!

Kevin B.
Allons, TN

"Taking the Introductory Survival Class was an experience of a lifetime. The skills that I learned have given me confidence that should I ever find myself in an emergency situation, I can survive. The helpless, panic feeling left when the Wendells explained to me multiple uses for common items, and taught me to have a survivalist mentality, which is basically the skill to prioritize my needs, and the creativity to come up with an unorthodox solution to those needs, given the available items in the surroundings. Building various sizes of e-kits has greatly added to this confidence. I keep a mini e-kit in my purse at all times, a basic one in the car, and a large backpack in the house. Thanks to the Wendells, I now know how to use every single item to its fullest potential, and don't carry unnecessary or too-heavy items, but only those that minimize space and weight, and maximize functionality and versatility."

Bonnie
Texas

Introductory Winter Camp, Baden PA This class is coming up quickly and will be to be a great time for all! Many basic skills will be covered including making and using an Emergency Kit, Mentality of Survival, Shelters, Basics of Fire, Water & Food, Knots and Cordage, and lots more! There will also be one on one instruction on topics that the participants desire to learn. You will definitely walk away feeling more confident with your skills and handling any emergency situation! You don't want to miss out on this fun filled time. Click the date below for the class you would like to attend for more information and to sign up! Jan 5-7,2010

4th Annual Winter Camp This class is going to be a great get together! Many basics such as making and using an Emergency Kit, Shelters, Basics of Fire, Water Procuration & Treatment, and lots more will be covered! There will also be one on one instruction on topics that the participants desire to learn. You will definitely walk away feeling more confident with your skills and handling any emergency situation! You don't want to miss out on this fun filled time. We will have more details in the near future. (This class will be limited to about 10 people - so don't wait to sign up!) Click the date below for the class you would like to attend for more information and to sign up! Feb 7-10,2010

Advanced Fire Class In this 2 Day class you will learn about advanced firemaking skills and techniques. You will be making fires with at least 6 different methods including "One Match Fire", Bowdrill, Flint & Steel, Other Spark Methods, Handdrill, and Magnifying Glass... And more! There will be many advanced techniques and procedures added into this class to make it one of the most informative and fun filled classes you have experienced! This class will fill quickly so be sure to sign up early! Click the date below for the class you would like to attend for more information and to sign up! April 4-5, 2010

3 Day Minimalist Trip This is an advanced level course that will test your skills and knowledge. At the same time you will be learning new skills and techniques that will help you live with little or nothing except the knowledge in your head! We will be going into the beautiful Ozarks for a 3 day trek filled with Splunkling, Hiking, Skills, Foraging, and much more. There is a pack weight limit of 6 pounds or less excluding the clothing that you are wearing. Prerequisite: You must have completed the "Introduction to Bushcrafting" Course or have a similar level of Training to go on this trip Click the date below for the class you would like to attend for more information and to sign up! June 6-9, 2009