Events

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 […]

Join storyteller and coach Shea Petaja for a hands-on, heart-centered day of crafting stories that connect, move, and matter. Whether you’re re-writing the stories you tell yourself, building storytelling skills […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Imagine 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]