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Rabbit Harvest

A Thanksgiving rabbit slaughter!

Each student will kill their own rabbit.

Topics Covered

-ethical and human procedures of rabbit harvesting

-gutting cleanly, and sorting of organs into edible and non-food uses

-skinning techniques

-we will discuss tanning the skin using bark and brain tanning

-the making of lucky rabbit’s feet

-different uses of non-food parts such as bladder, gall, pericardium, and more!

-butchering

-cooking techniques for maximum deliciousness

And as part of honoring the autumnal harvest feast we will dive deep into the folk traditions of rabbit magick, exploring the history of rabbits and rabbit lore in European and Isles culture, how our ancestors wove the importance of rabbits into village life, and how we can honor them today.

Class includes:

  • One day of hands-on instruction with Harmony Cronin

  • A full rabbit, including hide

Tuition - Sliding Scale $255-390

Nonrefundable deposit of 150.00 required to hold your spot

50.00 off if you register for the chicken class as well

Please email gatheringwaysschool@gmail.com to reserve a spot

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