http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/forum/faqs Discussion, Q&A, and marketplace for DFS class participants, instructors, and community members. en-US Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:16:25 +0000 bbpress 1.0-alpha-6 q http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/search.php http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/teaching-traditional-scandinavian-log-construction-skills#post-66 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:50:20 +0000 LogSmithy 66@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Hi Selfsuff!!</p> <p>I made an error and thught that the Forum would notify my regular email address if someone posted to this. I appoligize for not getting back to you sooner!b </p> <p>Yes - there is a scheduled log building workshop coming up and one is on the DFS web Calendar for two weeks in October 2011. The other is here near Sparta, WI and starts Monday September 19th 2011. Please email <a href="mailto:LogSmithy@aol.com">LogSmithy@aol.com</a> or <a href="mailto:Registrar@DriftlessFolkSchool.org">Registrar@DriftlessFolkSchool.org</a> and ask for Dan Peper or call 1 317 800-8569 for visit our web site at <a href="http://www.LaskoSchoolofLogBuilding.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.LaskoSchoolofLogBuilding.com</a> for more details.</p> <p>We's be happy to have you join us!</p> <p>Bill Lasko </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/teaching-traditional-scandinavian-log-construction-skills#post-62 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:35:21 +0000 selfsuff 62@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Dear Log Smithy:</p> <p>I am also interested in building a sauna. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/teaching-traditional-scandinavian-log-construction-skills#post-61 Mon, 30 May 2011 00:01:13 +0000 selfsuff 61@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Dear Log Smithy:</p> <p>I am interested in building a log building using this technique. Old World Wisconsin has some buildings that were constructed using this technique. I helped build a primtive log cabin at Glacial Park near Richmond, Illinois. It was part of a Reenactment that takes place every October called the Trail Of History. I also helped build wigwams for the Trail Of History which is also interesting. I have known about this technique for many years and always wanted to try it but never have had a place to do it. I am a woodworker/wood carver and study the old ways of woodworking like the ones demonstrated on The Woodwright Shop. I still have trouble finding the place to practice my skills and even more important lack the materials to work with. I do have a handicap which limits me but I do what I can. I have carpal-tunnel. I know when my hands are getting sore and know when to quit before I live in weeks of pain. I don't worry about litigation issues like many employers do and since this is a volunteer project I wouldn't think of getting cute. I want the chance to build a log cabin using these techniques. </p> <p>I need to know when you plan on doing this because I am currently living in Tiskilwa Illinois serving an internship on an organic farm. I may be finished with this internship at the end of June and would like to relocate to Wisconsin. If I am in the area and settled I would like to help on this project. I am interested in learning green building techniques. </p> <p>This is important to me because I am learning self sustainable living so I may teach it to the poor. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/teaching-traditional-scandinavian-log-construction-skills#post-59 Sat, 21 May 2011 19:24:43 +0000 LogSmithy 59@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Anyone interested in learning how to build a cabin, home or sauna with there own logs? Traditional Scandinavian full-scribe-to-fit chinked and chinkless construction<br /> taught in hands-on log building workshops. Instructor is presently felling and peeling Eastern White Pine logs for a small cabin to live in near Sparta. Looking to teach workshops through DFS on week ends at possible DFS selected locations in Vernon County. Requires strong committment with schedule decided on as a group. No experience needed, tools are required and is a basic level course of instruction. Great opportunity for you, DFS and potential recipient of a handcrafted log cabin &quot;shell&quot;. Please indicate your interest in a multiple weekend hands-on workshop, 16 to 20 hours per weekend. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/help-request#post-47 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:41:02 +0000 Diana Burns 47@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>hello. I am fairly new to this forum. I have a delema I need help on. I live on a 250 acre farm in Ohio whose main crop is apples. I have an approx 60x100 garden spot and room for more if needed. I have a desire to be as self-sufficient as possible and have some gardening/canning/food preservation knowledge. The problem I am having is that I have SOOO much land I don't know where to start. I grow everything organically and need help on how to get started so that I can produce as much of my own food as I possibly can and possibly sell some extra at our produce market that we have on the farm. Thanks in advance for all responses. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/looking-for-instructors-for-fallwinter-catalogue#post-27 Fri, 07 May 2010 02:07:59 +0000 admin 27@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>The Driftless Folk School is seeking instructors interested in sharing useful and important skills and knowledge through our Fall/Winter 2010-2011 Catalogue of Classes. The Fall/Winter season covers the period from October for March and the deadline for the submission of instructor applications is June 15. You can apply by downloading and completing the Instructor Application form found at <a href="http://driftlessfolkschool.org/file_download/5/InstructorApp.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://driftlessfolkschool.org/file_download/5/InstructorApp.pdf</a>. </p> <p>If you think you might be interested, but would like to talk with someone about it, or if you would like to suggest an instructor or class topic you would like to see, please email Jacob Hundt at <a href="mailto:jacobhundt@gmail.com">jacobhundt@gmail.com</a>. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/registration-problems#post-25 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:45:34 +0000 admin 25@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>A couple of people have reported not being able to sign-in to the Forum using the password sent to them upon registration. While we have yet to determine the cause of the glitch, it does seem to be intermittent. If you encounter this problem, please try to register again or click the button to be sent a password reminder. This seems to have worked for others in the past. If the problem persists, please send an email to jacobhundt @ gmail.com. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/welcome-to-dfs-forum#post-4 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:11:04 +0000 admin 4@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>... </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/how-to-use-dfs-forum#post-3 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:28:06 +0000 jacobhundt 3@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>To use this forum, Register for a username and post your comments or questions under the appropriate sub-forum. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/welcome-to-dfs-forum#post-2 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:26:44 +0000 jacobhundt 2@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>The idea of the DFS Forum is to provide an online space for the community growing up around the Driftless Folk School to connect and converse. Some of the uses imagined for this service are: </p> <p>--to continue and expand conversations and friendships started in DFS classes,<br /> --to connect DFS course participants seeking advice from instructors and fellow students,<br /> --to connect people seeking advice about a particular project, art, craft, or skill with people with specific knowledge and experience,<br /> --to connect people wishing to buy, sell, or barter "folk skill-type" goods (charcoal, seeds, spinning wheels, dulcimers, flyrods... you get the idea) and services (barnraising, farm help, horseshoeing, fiddlers for your wedding, etc.).</p> <p>At present, this service is in the experimental phase. If you have questions or suggestions, please post them here. </p>