Events

Come and experience proof that the sun is still shining, even in the darkness of a Northern Michigan winter. Learn the art of camera-less photography, and explore the poetic possibilities […]

Learn the craft of the beloved winter sport of cross country skiing! In this day long workshop, we'll cover the basics of cross country skiing from equipment to clothing, waxing, […]

Do you like to write? Have you ever been curious about a creative writing workshop? Come join us in an engaging, hands on class where participants explore poetic expression through […]

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 […]

What is the rollout cookie? Perhaps you know its more common name, the "sugar cookie." Rolled out and shaped cookies and biscuits have been a part of human traditions since […]

Michigan winters are not so different from the dark, cold winters in the forests of central Norway, from which the Gudbrandsdal style of rosemaling hails. During its height in the […]

Learn the ancient art of making yarn by hand using simple tools. In this two-day class, you’ll explore the basics of spinning on a drop spindle, transform raw fleece into […]

Add some new life to well-loved clothing using basic darning and mending techniques! Students can bring some of their own clothes to darn and mend using tools and supplies provided […]

Come on out to Green Door Folk School for an evening presentation on growing willow from instructor Beth Bridgeman. Learn about the practice of growing willow. According to Beth, it's […]

In this two-day workshop, you will make your own beautiful, unique, asymmetrical basket. Suitable for willing beginners and also for those who have made a basket before. You can use […]

Learn the basics of sewing by hand for a variety of uses in this half-day mini course. Have you ever wanted to do some basic mending? Would you like to create […]

Learn the craft of fly tying in a region with a wealth of freshwater streams and rivers! Go beyond the sport of fly fishing. Discover the world of hand-sourcing and […]

In this class, you'll learn the foundational skills needed to approach the craft of hand sewn leatherwork. You'll begin by creating a pattern, selecting your leather, and stitching a small […]

Everyone has a story — the art is in how you tell it. Join storyteller and coach Shea Petaja for a hands-on, heart-centered day of crafting a story to be […]

Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to keep bees? Whether you’re just beginning to explore the idea or you’ve done the research and aren’t sure how to take […]

Learn 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. […]

Transform fluffy wool into a sturdy, whimsical sauna cap! Sauna caps are designed to support the ritual of sauna by regulating your body temperature. Just in time for Traverse City's […]

Practice the craft of willow basketry while creating the perfect vessel for hiking in the woods or toting things around town. In this three-day workshop, you will learn to make […]

In this class, you'll learn the foundational skills needed to approach the craft of hand sewn leatherwork. You'll begin by creating a pattern, selecting your leather, and stitching a small […]

Spend two days immersed in the craft of hand sewn leather as you learn all of the skills necessary to take on your own leather-working projects. Students will have the […]

One of our favorite classes is back again! Described by artist Claire Wellesley-Smith as “no rules, no projected outcome. A record of days, but not a daily record,” slow stitching, […]

This class is a beginner's introduction to basic woodworking skills using power tools found in a standard workshop. The day will culminate in a completed charcuterie board that each participant […]