Otzi Craft Village: A Mesolithic Immersion

Otzi Craft Village: A Mesolithic Immersion

£70.00

Step Into the World of Ancient Makers

Immerse yourself in the lost skills of our ancestors with forager and wild food expert Mo Wilde and stone age expert Werner Pfeifer for a unique hands-on weekend in Mo’s Meadow, where we’ll explore how people once lived as hunter gatherers – long before cities, screens, or shoes with laces.Welcome to Otzi Craft Village: a four-day immersion into simpler times inspired by prehistoric craftsmanship, where you’ll create authentic, functional leather goods using time-honoured methods, all while living simply under the sky , cooking around the fire, and reconnecting with nature. This is your invitation to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover the creativity and resilience of our earliest ancestors.

Children are welcome to come along free of charge if they are under 12 (but must be supervised by a parent) or £35 per day (aged 12-17) if they would like to join the crafting. You can attend one or multiple workshops with the option to camp in Mo’s meadow. Please get in touch to discuss specifications. 

Location: West Lothian, Scotland 

Date: Easter Weekend 3rd – 6th April 2026 

Cost: Please pay a £70 deposit to secure your place. The course is £70 per day (plus leather skins) and £20 per tent, per night to camp in Mo’s Meadow. 

Please contact hello@monicawilde.com to inform us which courses you would like to attend and whether or not you would like to camp in Mo’s meadow for exact pricing. 

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WHAT TO EXPECT 

This is more than just a craft course, if you stay over in Mo’s meadow you will cook together, gain insight into a community, hear stories and connect with like-minded people. 

Day 1 & 2: Tailored Leather Bag 

Using vegetable-tanned leather and Werner’s precise pattern, each participant will make a beautifully rugged bag to their own measurements. Perfect for everyday use or bushcraft adventures, these are built for both style and strength.

Day 3: Rawhide Footwear 

Craft your own durable, healthy footwear using thick cowhide. These flat-soled designs protect feet from rocks and thorns, can be worn barefoot or with socks, and even double as moccasin soles to preserve your soft leather footwear. You’ll learn two proven patterns and take home a pair built for the wild.

Day 4: Leather Clothing 

Hand-stitch your own leather garment of your choice, you’ll choose your style, and Werner will share tips and ancient tailoring tricks for fit, finish, and comfort. Custom to you and made to last for many years to come. 

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