The scythe is a wonderfully efficient tool for the farmer, homesteader, and homeowner alike. In this advanced level class, we will spend the morning focused on sharpening, peening, and tuning up students' scythes; and then the afternoon focused on mowing technique. This class is geared towards students who have used a scythe for at least a season and have their own scythe and sharpening equipment. Note: this class will not cover "American-style" scythes.

Date: Saturday, June 14
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Lunch will be provided.
Ages: 12+
Location: Rural Viroqua, WI

Instructions: Students need to provide, at minimum, their own: scythe (blade and snath), sharpening stone(s), peening anvil (or jig) and hammer.

Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines

Supporter Level Ticket: $125
If you move through the world with financial ease and the means to fulfill many of your wants as well as your needs – you are able to eat out when you want, abundantly meet your needs through employment or can comfortably not work, have access to family wealth, own property, etc. – consider paying at this level, which will help us ensure the long term sustainability of our programs while keeping our offerings accessible to those with access to fewer resources.

Sustainer Level Ticket: $100
If you are able to meet your needs with relative ease while budgeting your educational and entertainment spending – for instance, you are able to take classes and eat out occasionally as long as you are mindful – consider paying at this level, which will help sustain the work of the Folk School at a modest level.

Supported Level Ticket: $75
If you struggle to fund your basic needs and have limited access to resources in your family and community, or if you would not be able to access this offering without a discounted payment option, consider paying at this level. We value your presence and contributions to our community and do not want any economic circumstances to be a barrier to attendance!

Instructor Bio — Jared Torkelson

Jared lives with his family on 5 acres outside of La Farge, WI where he stays busy building a house, woodworking, putting up firewood, gardening, and mowing with a scythe (among other things).