Program Information

Our unique learning experiences are designed to develop critical thinking and connection with our natural and unnatural world.

Unless otherwise stated, no experience is necessary – though participants should expect to be physically, and mentally challenged for the duration of the program.

Our intended audience is anyone who wants to make actionable change in their community. We encourage applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds, and actively seek to learn from and collaborate with a wide range of communities to better serve and reflect the world we live in.

Course Offerings

Participants in a CPR training session practicing on a medical manikin, demonstrating the use of equipment and techniques with an emphasis on hands-on learning.
Participants practicing CPR techniques on a training mannequin, using gloves and monitoring equipment.

Adult / Pediatric CPR + AED, with Naloxone and Epinephrine skill boost.

We offer sliding scale pricing, and prioritize small class sizes. Why? Because we’ve all had medical training where speed was prioritized instead of competency. We’re raising the standard, and equip participants with the knowledge and physical equipment to save a life.

For more information, check out this document we’ve prepared.

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Sewing Bike Tour

A newspaper featuring an article about the 'Reanimator' gear repair tour, highlighting a bike tour through a mountainous landscape with participants riding bicycles and hauling gear.

At the end of this six day bicycle tour, each participant will have been given the skills to organize mobile sewing clinics in their community, with basic knowledge and resources to start their own gear repair business. 

Core curriculum includes:

  • Lightweight / Heavyweight Natural Fiber Repair
    • Hand Visible Mending Techniques
    • Machine Fiber Repair Techniques
    • Machine Patching Techniques
  • Lightweight / Heavyweight Synthetic Material Repair
    • Hand Visible Mending Techniques
    • Machine Fiber Repair Techniques
    • Machine Patching Techniques
  • Additional Techniques
    • DIY Bias tape techniques
    • Machine Repair Techniques
    • Basic pattern design / future-repair construction theory
    • Lean Methodology Theory
    • SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedure) Design and implementation
    • Material harvesting and processing techniques
    • Resource Mapping
  • Tents and All Their Glory
    • Zipper Replacements
    • Seam Sealing Challenges
    • OMG Ultralight! Repair techniques for thin technical fabrics. 
  • Backpacks
    • Zipper Replacements
    • Durable Panel Reinforcement Theory
    • Straps and Buckles and the Military Industrial Complex
  • Sleeping Bags
    • Zipper Replacements
    • Down vs Synthetic Repair
  • Community event coordination
  • Bicycle maintenance and modifications
  • Shelter Building / Outdoor Survival Skills
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Endurance Events

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This is an advanced, self-supported endurance event designed for seasoned cyclists ready to push their limits. Participants will navigate challenging routes, cover long distances, and rely on their skills and self-sufficiency to complete the tour. 

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HOLDING: Bag Design Training

Over the course of two days, participants will develop foundational skills necessary to design and build their own zippered Bicycle Frame Bag. Beyond technical skills and creative expression, this class also fosters critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Participants learn to address challenges such as weight distribution, ergonomic design, and weather resistance, ensuring that their bags perform optimally in demanding outdoor conditions. Some core topics include:

  • Techniques for using garbage as a primary material
  • Basic and advanced sewing principles with standard home sewing machine
  • Repair-centered design theory
  • FUTUREPROOF zipper methods
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Sewing Repair Technician Training

A person intently sewing at a vintage sewing machine in a well-lit workshop, surrounded by sewing tools and colorful fabric.
Interior view of a sewing workshop with three participants working at sewing machines and tables, engaged in textile repair and design.

At the end of this three day program, each participant will have been given the skills to organize sewing clinics in their community, with basic knowledge and resources to start their own gear repair business. 

Core curriculum includes:

  • Lightweight / Heavyweight Natural Fiber Repair
    • Hand Visible Mending Techniques
    • Machine Fiber Repair Techniques
    • Machine Patching Techniques
  • Lightweight / Heavyweight Synthetic Material Repair
    • Hand Visible Mending Techniques
    • Machine Fiber Repair Techniques
    • Machine Patching Techniques
  • Additional Techniques
    • DIY Bias tape techniques
    • Machine Repair Techniques
    • Basic pattern design / future-repair construction theory
    • Lean Methodology Theory
    • SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedure) Design and implementation
    • Material harvesting and processing techniques
    • Resource Mapping
  • Tents and All Their Glory
    • Zipper Replacements
    • Seam Sealing Challenges
    • OMG Ultralight! Repair techniques for thin technical fabrics. 
  • Backpacks
    • Zipper Replacements
    • Durable Panel Reinforcement Theory
    • Straps and Buckles and the Military Industrial Complex
  • Sleeping Bags
    • Zipper Replacements
    • Down vs Synthetic Repair
  • Community event coordination
sign up