Events

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 […]

Learn the magic of radio! Students will experience what it takes to tell stories in an audio-only format. Broadcast journalists from Interlochen Public Radio will reveal the secrets of radio […]

Learn the basics of oil painting “en plein aire” with artist, Erin Wakeland. Erin will begin by introducing the basics of oil painting: how to mix paints, thin paints, and […]

Tree bark is a powerful material in basketry, and can be harvested from a wide range of trees in the world around us. In this workshop, we will learn to […]

In this workshop will approach landscapes with a playful eye. Using traditional watercolor techniques as well as mark making, we will create beautiful, colorful landscapes. Be prepared to see the […]

Using local materials, students will learn the basics of mixing and applying earthen basecoat plaster. We will discuss the history of using these materials, but focus on modern applications and […]

Weaving through all things is a vast energetic field of wisdom and support called the Akashic Records. These Records are analogous to an infinite filing system in the Universe, an […]

This immersive, seasonally guided foraging course invites students to develop a deeper relationship with the landscapes of Northern Michigan. Moving beyond basic plant identification, this class explores wild foods as […]

Barn Quilts have been adorning family farms for centuries. European immigrants have continued this tradition, creating the Americana Folk Art we see on barns throughout America today. Create your own […]

Learn to create your own paper from items you might normally recycle like paper bags, magazines, newspaper, and egg cartons. In this workshop, you will also learn other additional items […]

Explore the magic of herbal medicine by learning how to turn plants into practical, skin-loving remedies. In this hands-on class, we’ll explore the art and science of crafting herbal salves […]

Creating and tending fire is one of the most uniquely human things there is. Connecting with fire through this ancient skill reconnects us to nature, our ancestors, our bodies, community, […]

Learn how to brew using any herbal or medicinal plant. Bring herbs or forage with the class, learning to identify edible and medicinal plants in the landscape. If you can […]

Learn an ancient and practical book binding method dating back thousands of years. This exposed binding shows off decorative and functional sewing elements to allow the book to lay totally […]

Spend a relaxed, hands-on morning designing, carving, and printing your own 27” natural cotton tea towel, inspired by the beauty of the surrounding natural landscape. In this 3-hour workshop, you’ll […]

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 […]

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 […]

Save the date! Details are coming soon, but we will be hosting a Song Carrier Training Retreat October 16th - 18th with Song Carrier Liz Rog!   RSVP to receive […]