Tales of Scales Events

Chief Vann House Historic Site


Thursday, May 9, 2024

Homeschool Day, Spinning and Weaving
Thursday, May 9, 2024 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
Join Rangers at the Chief Vann House for a Homeschool Day centered around the weaving and spinning of cotton and wool and enjoy related crafts and activities as well. Learn about how cotton impacted the Cherokee people and see weaving and spinning from experienced volunteers. $5.25 - $6.50 706-695-2598.

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Folded Bark-Basket Crafting Workshop
Saturday, May 25, 2024 10 AM to 4 PM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
Much like today, traditional cultures needed containers for the collection and storage of resources. This in-depth class will teach you how to create a folded bark-basket from native and sustainably sourced plants. This class requires working with knives and it is open to ages 18+. Limited spots available. Call to pre-register, 706-695-2598. $80. 706-695-2598.

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Flint Knapping/Arrowhead Crafting
Saturday, Jul 13, 2024 10 AM to 4 PM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
The Primitive Arts is proud to offer a flintknapping workshop in which students will learn how to create stone 'arrowheads.' You'll learn from experienced teacher, Andrew Lee, and leave with your own work and pressure flaker. This class is open to ages 13+ with an adult guardian present for youth 17 and under. Limited spots, call to pre-register. $80. 706-695-2598.

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Atlatl and Darts Crafting Workshop
Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 10 AM to 4 PM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
The atlatl is an effective piece of ancient hunting technology that has been used by cultures across the globe, including the Native Americans. This class will give you the tools and knowledge need to construct and take home your own atlatl with two darts, as well as receiving throwing instruction. Limited spots available. Call to pre-register. $80. 706-695-2598.

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Cordage & Glue Crafting
Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 10 AM to 4 PM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
In any ancient setting, crafting rope and glue for tools, clothing or shelter could exponentially increase your chances of survival. In this class you will learn how to weave plant fibers into cordage and craft glue from natural materials. You’ll leave with the items you crafted and extra materials to practice at home. call to pre-register. $80. 706-695-2598.