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Grab your traveling sketchbook bags for a mixed-media outdoor adventure that combines exploration, observation, research, detailed drawing, and writing. This workshop, called Field Notes, is rooted in the Field Study tradition and encourages you to be curious and dedicate time to building a library of inspiration. It serves as a platform for grounding yourself in […]

Take a closer look at where our food comes from and find reverence for the processes involved in bringing food to the table. Spend a day on the farm experiencing the entire agricultural process of cheesemaking from the pasture to the plate. Time in the barn with the alpine dairy goats and miniature cattle will […]

In this field-based illustration and watercolor course, students will find inspiration from the beautiful subjects growing all around us from studying the Michigan botanicals we find around the property. We will focus on observational drawing, illustrative practices, and watercolor techniques in this class. Designed for nature loving artists and curious beginners we will learn more […]

In Michigan’s Edible Mushrooms: Eating wild-foraged for Your Health, students will learn about a myriad of edible mushrooms native to Michigan and the Great Lakes region. This class will cover the foundations of taxonomy, mushroom safety, fungi classifications, and foraging techniques. We will then cover the species of edible mushrooms, their seasons, and how to […]

Do you have a sewing machine that you don’t know how to use? Bring it to class and I’ll teach you! This class is for complete beginners. We’ll go over the basics of turning your machine on, threading it, learning how to use different stitches, and basic sewing machine troubleshooting and maintenance. In this class, […]

Chainsaw milling is a budget-friendly way to create your own lumber virtually anywhere you can find a log. In this class, students will learn how to utilize a chainsaw with a mill attachment to create lumber from logs of all sizes and shapes. We will cover the necessary tools, useful add-ons, safety considerations, and how […]

Have you ever been curious what your land is trying to teach you about itself? Are you curious about learning the language of your wild spaces you interact with whether your backyard, acreage, farm, or just the places you hike and walk? Megan Gilger of Perma Studio will be teaching just how to wander and […]

There is nothing better than a cozy pair of wool socks to warm your toes during a Northern Michigan winter, especially when you have made those cozy socks yourself! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to knit cuff-down socks using the Magic Loop method. We’ll work through each step of sock construction together, from cuff […]

Are you excited about Community Singing? Would you like to help gather people in your home community to twine voices and hearts in this all-voices-welcomed way? Are you intrigued about the possibility of helping to lead songs yourself? Join Liz Rog, Annie Schlaefer, and Megan Eberhardt to learn and practice together the tools of community […]

Celebrate the season with cozy stitches in this festive stranded colorwork sock knitting class! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to knit a Christmas-themed sock featuring charming gingerbread man motifs in stranded colorwork. This class builds on foundational sock knitting skills, focusing on techniques specific to stranded colorwork. You’ll practice working with two colors at […]

In this class you will learn to: apply patterns, choose glass, cut, grind, foil, solder, and patina your very own suncatcher, using the traditional Tiffany style stained glass method. Students will have the option of choosing one of the instructor's own designs in the form of Michigan mushrooms and animals as their project for this […]

In this class you will learn to: apply patterns, choose glass, cut, grind, foil, solder, and patina your very own suncatcher, using the traditional Tiffany style stained glass method. Students will have the option of choosing one of the instructor's own designs in the form of Michigan mushrooms and animals as their project for this […]

The vision of a space that feeds the whole ecosystem and yourself is a dream for many. Plucking apples from trees that grow amongst berries, flowers, and plants that feed the soil microbes below so the process is simpler, easier, and more holistic. Come learn just how to create a space that does just that […]

Basketry is an ancient craft, dating back thousands of years. Weaving willow is meditative, soothing and gratifying and invites relationship with the material. It is a somatic experience, connecting us to ancient feelings and ways of knowing. In this one-day course, we will make a large, lipped tray suitable for multiple uses. You can choose […]

Basketry is an ancient craft, going back thousands of years. Weaving willow is meditative, soothing, and gratifying. Willow invites a relationship with the material. It is a somatic experience that connects us to ancient feelings and ways of knowing. In this two-day workshop, you will learn to work with willow, making a stake and strand […]

As the earth begins to thaw, and your mind turns to imagining your spring and summer gardens let Megan Gilger’s expertise in permaculture and regenerative garden design help guide your garden plan. This popular course is a practical hands-on exploration of native and locally adaptive plants that create vibrant and productive gardens and ecosystems. Leading […]