Join us in learning, growing, slowing down, connecting with something eternal and very old, and of course having so much fun in the process! All our classes are immersive, promote curiosity and self-discovery, engage and build multigenerational community, and give creative and meaningful opportunities.
We have classes being added all the time. Find out about them here, or in our newsletter.
We have classes being added all the time. Find out about them here, or in our newsletter.
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Mead and wine Making
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Foundations in blacksmithing class
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Date: Sat. August 29 and Sun. 30, 9am-12pm each day!
Cost: $100 per participant Who: adults and older teens welcome Aug. class is full- more dates to be added soon! |
All classes are taught by local blacksmith Paolo Ansaldo, who started learning at age 10 with renowned blacksmith Jack Brubaker.
This full day workshop will provide an overview of the blacksmithing tradition covering primary tools, safety precautions, creative prospects, and most significantly, hands-on exercises. On the first day, participants will be taught how to light and manage a coal forge and will be introduced to some of the fundamental techniques of blacksmithing like tapering, twisting, shouldering, punching, and finishing -the do's and don'ts and why's of various techniques, all while working on a project. On the second day students can choose a personal project to create and finish- examples include fire pokers, door handles, hanging S hooks, wall hooks, towel holders, art of various kinds, spoons, candle holders and much more. Students will leave with a minimum of one finished project. These are small, immersive classes with limited seats. Registration includes all materials. We strive to make blacksmithing an accessible craft for anyone who would like to try. Beginners or those with experience are welcome to join. Email [email protected] for questions! |
How to become a hooker:
rug hooking for beginners
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Join us for this beginner friendly rug hooking class with local artist Jean Haley!
This class is for complete beginners or those wanting a refresher. Jean will guide us through all the essential basics in a supportive and fun environment. You will learn about the tools and materials, proper technique, stitch size, row spacing, making both straight lines, curves, and more, along with finishing and how to clean up the project so it looks good front and back. Students will develop a strong foundation and learn excellent technique to ensure joy and success in future endeavors. Everyone will leave with a completed unique mug rug, or large coaster sized piece. |
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Past classes...they'll come around again!
Beginner Spoon carvingSpoon carving is an excellent vehicle for learning about wood, especially grain orientation; safe, controlled, and efficient carving techniques; ax work; and tool sharpening.
PysankyCome learn the ancient folk art of writing pysanky- how to use the tools (kistka, wax, dyes)! You will also get to learn the history and symbolism of shapes and colors of these important talismans.
Class taught by Natalie Kravchuk, master artist, first-generation Ukrainian American, and a fifth-generation pysanka writer.
POttery Workshop!
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Slowly pinch a single ball of clay into an animal form
that can help illuminate your winter days! |
Kairomancy through COllage
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Join us a revelatory workshop designed to tap into the diverse, wild, and often unconscious aspects within you. These bespoke images then can serve as powerful touchstones as you travel through life.
After the creation of our collages, Amy leads us through a simple but beautiful harvesting process, bring out hidden aspects and more depth than we ever realize in the process! |
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Wreath Making Workshop
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Local grower and artisan Andrea Oeding of Seven Ridges Farm is bringing her brilliant garden of dried flowers, seedpods, and fragrant greenery and leading us in a fun wreath making class.
Each participant will leave with a beautiful wreath to take home and the knowledge of how to successfully make more. |
Scrap Nights
In this class series we will upcycle fabric scraps, buttons, and other embellishments and learn or practice hand sewing techniques to create beautiful and unique gifts for the Winter season.
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Pottery Class:
handbuilding a curio shelf/wall altar
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Creating a curio/trinket shelf or wall altar is like drawing a map around little things you love!
Local Artist Claire Miller will guide us through designing and building with coil and slab construction. No experience necessary! |
Cranky Classfor adults!
A Cranky is a type of light show- a story on a scroll told through images or puppets or music, seen through a viewing window. Similar "moving picture" types of storytelling have been around for centuries, all around the world. |
In this class we will decide on a story together and all come together to create a Cranky show with it. There are lots of different parts and pieces to the making of a Cranky Show, from drawing, coloring, creating shadow puppets, music, narrating, actually cranking the scroll, and so much more.
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Are you in need of financial assistance? Email us!
Do you have a folk art or craft you'd like to share? We love hosting classes! Email us at [email protected]