Hands-on learning for the curious & creative.
Roll up your sleeves and try something new. Step into Green Door Folk School, where life-long-learners come together to build, grow, and explore. Rooted in the folk school tradition, we offer hands-on workshops that connect folks to passions, new or old, the land, and each other.
Classes & Events
Building an Intentional Home Garden
Allium Hill 8497 E. Lakeview Hills Road, Traverse City, MI, United StatesLearn to garden with nature at the forefront. Megan Gilger of Perma Studio will bring her knowledge of Permaculture and regenerative garden design as well as farming to this course. […]
From Raw Wool Fleece to Handspun Yarn
Timberlee Hills 10484 S Timberlee Dr, Traverse City, MI, United StatesIn this class, we will start with raw wool fleece (sheared off the sheep). Then we will wash (or “scour”) some of that wool. Next, we will prepare that clean […]
Kombucha: From Brew to Bottle to Home with You
Bailey Farms 2748 Garfield Rd. N. Suite 13, Traverse City, MI, United StatesUnleash your inner brewer and craft your own probiotic-rich kombucha! This workshop will guide you through the entire kombucha brewing process, from setting up your first batch to mastering second […]
Grow Your Own Mushrooms
Cedar North 2312 E Kasson Rd, Cedar, MI, United StatesImagine stepping into your backyard this summer and harvesting fresh mushrooms you’ve grown yourself. Join Dr. James Reznich and Julie Botsford as they guide you in making shiitake and oyster […]
Grow Your Own Mushrooms
Cedar North 2312 E Kasson Rd, Cedar, MI, United StatesImagine stepping into your backyard this summer and harvesting fresh mushrooms you’ve grown yourself. Join Dr. James Reznich and Julie Botsford as they guide you in making shiitake and oyster […]
Soil Amendments Made Simple
SEEDS Farm and Shop 1580 Red Drive, Traverse CityThis day-long workshop will lead attendees through the basics of soil health and the value of soil amendments. Students will understand how to build healthier soil through the application of […]
Biodynamic Farming from Ground to Glass
Bos Wine Garden 135 Ames St, Elk Rapids, MI, United StatesBiodynamic gardening/farming is more than a method; it’s a philosophy that treats a property as a self-sustaining ecosystem. From pruning to harvesting, the biodynamic calendar controls the growing practices. The […]
Improv Comedy: Play, Laugh, Connect!
Timberlee Hills 10484 S Timberlee Dr, Traverse City, MI, United StatesWelcome to the most fun you’ll have on a Saturday morning! This beginner improv class is perfect for anyone who’s ever thought, “Improv sounds fun, but I could never do […]
Introduction to Wet Felting
Timberlee Hills 10484 S Timberlee Dr, Traverse City, MI, United StatesWith a little patience and gentle agitation, transform wool into a beautifully felted project of your choosing! During this two day course, we’ll learn about the properties of wool and […]
Quilt in a Weekend
Timberlee Hills 10484 S Timberlee Dr, Traverse City, MI, United StatesA two day class to learn the basics of improvisational patchwork and how to put together your first (or 100th) quilt! In this two day quilting class we will learn […]
Our InstructorsLearn from friends & neighbors. Our instructors are a crew of passionate artists, dedicated naturalists & engaging storytellers, eager to pass on their knowledge to others.
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