New Class List

January-March Classes

January 5th  7-9pm $45 
Spinning: 
Learn the basics of using a spinning wheel. Find out how to make a single, double, and triple ply yarn. Learn some of the history behind the wheels while making your own yarn. Learn proper maintenance of the wheel to keep it running smoothly for years of use. Learn how to use a drop spindle and try your hand at several different types of drop spindles. 

January 26th 2-4pm $40
Yogurt, cheese, and ice cream.. oh my! : Come see how inexpensive and easy it is to make your own yogurt, ricotta, and mozarella cheese. Regular milk will be transformed into delicious and nutritious yogurt, cheese and ice cream. In the way of Nourishing Traditions the whey will be used and not thrown out. Learn about raw milk benefits. Only normal household kitchen equipment will be used. Anyone can do this in their own home. Raw milk is NOT necessary to make your own yogurt and cheese.

January 26th 9-1pm  $75 
Continuous Strand Weaving on a Triangle loom: 
Learn a weaving technique that is enjoying a revival. Thought to have been developed by the Vikings the Continuous Strand weaving method is a fun and easy way to weave your own shirts, ponchos, coats, bags, shawls… anything! This method has no warping or setting up time! Makes symmetrical patterns with little to no planning and has no yarn waste. It is a finished product when it comes off the loom! Bring all those leftover yarns and use them up!


February 2nd 9-12pm $45 
Intro to fiber arts: get your feet wet in the wonderful world of fiber! Try your hand at many different types of fiber art such as, spinning, rigid heddle weaving, needle felting, and wet felting. This is a great chance to see what you may like the best. All materials provided.



 February 2nd  1-2:30pm $35 
Tincture making: 
Learn the differences between an alcohol, vinegar, and glycerin based tincture while making each one. Find out what herbs work best in tincture form and how they can help you.

February 2nd  3-4:30pm $35 
Salve making: Make your own herbal salves. Learn the whole process and find out what herbs are best for what healing. Find out just how easy it is and how fun it is to make new combinations!

DO THE TINCTURE AND SALVE MAKING CLASS TOGETHER FOR $60!



February 16th 2-4pm $35
Bread Baking: 
Learn the history of grain and processing. Grind grain manually and electrically. Learn how easy, quick, nutritious, and delicious it is to grind and bake. What about sprouted wheat and different grains? Hard vs. soft grain, spelt, quinoa, and much more. Incorporate fresh ground whole wheat and all it’s benefits in all your cooking. Even those with gluten allergies have been able to tolerate this less processed or sprouted grain bread recipes. Learn all the basics at this one-day class. Instructor has been grinding grain and baking for 12 years.
  

March 2nd 2-4pm $40 
Yogurt, cheese, and ice cream.. oh my! : Come see how inexpensive and easy it is to make your own yogurt, ricotta, and mozarella cheese. Regular milk will be transformed into delicious and nutritious yogurt, cheese and ice cream. In the way of Nourishing Traditions the whey will be used and not thrown out. Learn about raw milk benefits. Only normal household kitchen equipment will be used. Anyone can do this in their own home. Raw milk is NOT necessary to make your own yogurt and cheese


March 2nd  6-9pm $65 
Beginning rigid heddle weaving: Learn how easy and fun a simple rigid heddle can be. Warp and weave your own bag, table runner, scarf or wrap during the class time. A great introduction to such a fun wearable art.

March 16th 2-4pm $35
Bread Baking: 
Learn the history of grain and processing. Grind grain manually and electrically. Learn how easy, quick, nutritious, and delicious it is to grind and bake. What about sprouted wheat and different grains? Hard vs. soft grain, spelt, quinoa, and much more. Incorporate fresh ground whole wheat and all it’s benefits in all your cooking. Even those with gluten allergies have been able to tolerate this less processed or sprouted grain bread recipes. Learn all the basics at this one-day class. Instructor has been grinding grain and baking for 12 years.
  
March 16th  6-9pm  $60 
Continuous Strand Weaving on a Triangle loom: 
Learn a weaving technique that is enjoying a revival. Thought to have been developed by the Vikings the Continuous Strand weaving method is a fun and easy way to weave your own shirts, ponchos, coats, bags, shawls… anything! This method has no warping or setting up time! Makes symmetrical patterns with little to no planning and has no yarn waste. It is a finished product when it comes off the loom! 


March 23rd 10-12pm $35
Cold Process Soap Making Class
Learn step by step how to make old fashioned cold processed soap. Learn how easy it is to make wonderful, good for you soap the old fashioned way. Discover the differences between store bought soap and handmade soap. Find out what oils produce what effects and how to put it all together.