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Buffalo Robes in 2015

11/12/2015

 
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Last weekend I dragged my kids and husband (who went willingly) to the Bison Homecoming, a celebration of the return of wild Bison to the Soapstone Prairie Open Space north of town.  A highlight for me was when members of the Crow Nation (owners of over 1400 bison themselves) draped the Colorado State University research team in Pendleton Blankets.

Mr. Pretty Paint and other delegates of the Crow explained that in the 1800's they would have used Bison skins for this ceremony but today they use these beautiful Pendleton blankets.

I hope our 6th graders will be able to carry out their study of Bison as part of our handwork project this year with such intention and reverence as was exhibited on this day.  


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    Mrs. Barbara Albert
    Practical Arts Teacher

    Without knowing it, I was getting ready to teach Waldorf-Inspired Handwork and Woodwork for my entire life! I have been a lifelong maker and teacher.  Growing up on the farm and prairies of Nebraska and raising three children gave me an appreciation for the power of hard willful work and real imaginative play.  I hope that my passion for these subjects and love for my students will lead to caring people who find their own passion to make the world beautiful.  I love to hear from students and parents. You may email me at balbert@mountainsage.org.

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    Teresa Caterisano


    Practical Arts Assistant Teacher

    Teresa brings with her a love of learning new things and a strong connection to her students.  She spends hours working behind the scene to make sure each student has all that they need to be their best selves during class time.  When she is not in the classroom, you'll find Teresa and her husband volunteering at the school or on the soccer field!
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    We Love Volunteers!

    Parent and community volunteers are welcome to volunteer in our Handwork and Woodwork Classrooms.  You can learn more about becoming a volunteer on our website.

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    • Exacto knives 
    • Wire cutter
    • 4" and 7" embroidery hoops
    • Cotton fabrics (solid or with small prints)
    • Pieces of basswood, fruit woods
    • Scrap lumber
    • Yarn (we use natural yarns for knitting)
    • Carving gouges, chisels, and knives
    • Leather carving swivel knifes
    • Marble slabs (small for stamping leather against)
    • Woodburning pens
    • Long Carpenter's Levels 
    • Brace and Bits
    • Steel Tapes
    • Awls
    • 9 inch (ish) smoothing planes
    • 5 inch (ish) block planes
    • Sliding Bevel Gauge/T Bevel 
    • Marking Squares 
    • Try Squares 
    • Spoke Shaves
    • Rasps and Files (all shapes and sizes) for wood
    • Hand drills/Eggbeater drills and bits 
    • Honing oil
    • Nail set
    • Ratcheting band clamps for picture frames/boxes
    • Dovetail saws
    • Hatchet
    • Wedges and Mauls for splitting logs
    • Carving knives, all types
    • Wood Gouges and Chisels, all types
    • Coping Saw Blades
    • Cordless Drills 
    • Router and bits
    • Shave horse
    • Draw Knives
    • Treadle Sewing Machine
    • Sandpaper
    • Combination wrench set 
    • Crescent wrench set 
    • Cat's paw 
    • Crow bar (for pulling nails)
    • Bench Vice 
    • An assortment of screws and nails.  
    • A woodshed complete with solar panels, a woodstove, and workbenches and stools, and the foundation to put it on!  A teacher has to dream!
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Mountain Sage Community School
is a K-8 tuition free, charter public school
​inspired by Waldorf education and 

sustainable living. 

Make a one-time or recurring tax deductible donation!  Mountain Sage is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization approved by ColoradoGives, a program of
​Community First Foundation.

​Mountain Sage Community School
​2310 East Prospect Rd. Ste. A

Fort Collins, Colorado, 80525
(Phone) 970-568-5456 
(Fax) 970-797-1202

​Office Manager- Arpad Lazar

alazar@mountainsage.org

School Director- Liv Helmericks

lhelmericks@mountainsage.org
Photo used under Creative Commons from wuestenigel
  • Home
  • About
    • Mission and Vision
    • Program Overview
    • Kindergarten
    • Grades 1-8
    • Homeschool Enrichment
    • 2017- 2018 Faculty & Staff
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Governance
    • Board of Trustees
    • Meetings and Minutes
    • Financial Transparency
  • Enroll
    • Intent to Enroll Form
    • Enrollment Policies
  • Parents
    • Parent Handbook
    • Festival Life >
      • Spring
      • K-3rd Grade Lantern Walk
      • Harvest Festival
      • Winter Faire
    • Standardized State Assessments
    • Bike, Walk, or Drive
    • Pay School Fees
    • Health Office
    • Cross Country Team
    • Parent Circle
    • Teacher Blogs
    • After School Care >
      • Aftercare Registration & Fees
    • Resource Library
  • Support Us
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Scrip Fundraising Program
  • Calendar
  • Connect
    • Contact Us
    • Careers
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