March 7, 7 PM - 9 PM. Beginner Lesson at 6:30 PM Twin Lakes Gilbert Lodge - 6800 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685 Swing, promenade, and allemande to the dulcet tones of live fiddle and guitar by Laurel Premo and Michael Beauchamp-Cohen. Join us on Friday, March 7, at Gilbert Lodge at […]
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 […]
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. In the course you will learn about working with soil and designing a garden that accommodates your space no matter the size. You will walk […]
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 […]
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 mushroom logs. In the beautiful setting of J2 Farms at Cedar North, gain hands-on experience in preparing, inoculating, and caring for the logs and benefit […]
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 mushroom logs. In the beautiful setting of J2 Farms at Cedar North, gain hands-on experience in preparing, inoculating, and caring for the logs and benefit […]
Biodynamic gardening/farming is more than a method; it's a philosophy that treats a property as a self-sustaining ecosystem. From pruning to harvesting, the biodynamic calendar controls the growing practices. The goal is to create a system that is minimally dependent on imported materials and instead meets its needs from the living dynamics of the property […]
Welcome to the most fun you’ll have on a Saturday morning! This beginner improv class is perfect for anyone who’s ever thought, “Improv sounds fun, but I could never do it!” Spoiler: Yes, you can—and we’ll prove it. No experience? No problem. You’ll be supported every step of the way, with exercises tailored to your […]
With a little patience and gentle agitation, transform wool into a beautifully felted project of your choosing! During this two day course, we’ll learn about the properties of wool and the process of wet felting. After some practice and play, we’ll dive into planning and creating individual projects. Wet felting involves soap and hot water; […]
A two day class to learn the basics of improvisational patchwork and how to put together your first (or 100th) quilt! In this two day quilting class we will learn about the radical histories of quilt making, learn to use the sewing machine to create beautiful improvised patchwork, and put our layers together to make […]
REGISTER NOW Farm and market tours, private cooking lesson, and the art of gathering in a day. Some of our most magical memories are made around the dinner table. But what makes these experiences unforgettable? What are the ingredients—not just on the plate, but in the atmosphere—that invite people to linger, to open up, to […]
