Explore the timeless craft of spoon carving in this hands-on weekend workshop led by Dawson Moore, founder of Michigan Sloyd and a dedicated practitioner of traditional woodworking. Over two engaging days, you’ll learn to use specialized hand tools such as sloyd knives and hook knives to shape green wood into functional and beautiful forms. This […]
Sometimes described as - "No rules, no projected outcome. A record of days, but not a daily record." Slow Stitching or stitch journaling is not necessarily about having a plan or creating an item, but it is a meditative approach to stitching. This fiber-based equivalent to journaling or a sketch book is about the process […]
In 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 fleece for spinning with hand tools (flick card, hand cards, hand combs). And we will spin and ply some of that prepared fiber into yarn […]
Unleash 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 fermentation for unique flavors. Learn about SCOBY care, troubleshooting common issues, and the health benefits of this ancient, fermented and delicious beverage. Leave with the […]
