Woolcraft Basics – Make Your Own Anorak

In this course, you’ll start with a simple blanket, and transform it over a weekend into a seriously capable coat that any old-school woodsman would be proud to wear.

The Anorak is a garment synonymous with staying warm in the snowy north woods. It’s a centuries-old symbol of survival in the harshest conditions, and of working and living comfortably in conditions cold enough to kill. For those not familiar with it, it’s a simple wool pullover jacket with a hood, long enough to reach nearly to your knees, with buttons around the cuffs and collar to keep the wind out, and a big pocket in the middle to keep your hands warm. If you’re visualizing a modern hoodie on steroids, you’d be right. There’s only one material for a northwoods anorak, and that’s wool. Wool stays warm when wet, doesn’t harbor bacteria, breathes easily, and is exceptionally durable. In this course, you’ll start with a simple blanket, and transform it over a weekend into a seriously capable coat that any old-school woodsman would be proud to wear. Instructor Mike Simmons will walk you through every step of the process, from sizing and measuring correctly to cutting and sewing – no experience necessary! This course only lasts a weekend, but the anorak you make will keep you warm for a lifetime.

Cost: $249

Course Duration: 2-day, Saturday February 8th from 9am to Sunday the 9th at 12pm.

Instructor(s): M. Simmons, J. Morris

Course Location: SARCRAFT Proving Ground, Cherokee County Georgia.

Challenge level: Intermediate+

What to Bring: Clothing for conditions, tent or hammock, sleeping bag and pad, personal outdoor gear for camping overnight, belt knife (if you have one), water bottle, snacks, camp chair. Meals will be provided, tools are available for borrowing at no extra charge.

Recommend: Bring your favorite comfortable [loose fitting] hoodie to base your pattern on.

PROMO CODES:

Military/Veteran/Fire/EMS/LE/SAR: MIL1R1

Bring-A-Friend: FRIENDWOOL