Lindsay Adams

Breathe Easy: Herbal Therapeutics for Coughs, Cold & Fever 

1.5 hour class

 Tired of reaching for Dayquil? Let’s explore the myriad of herbs that can support acute respiratory symptoms! We’ll discuss natural therapeutics for fevers, coughs, COVID, colds & flu. Dosing & method adjustments for babies & kids will be included. Vital Menses: Food, Herbs & Lifestyle for Moontime A dive into the root cause of various menstrual symptoms & ways to manage them through diet, herbs, supplements & lifestyle adjustments. We’ll discuss uterine pain, hormone imbalances, PMS & more!

Vital Menses: Food, Herbs & Lifestyle for Moontime

1.5 hour class

A dive into the root cause of various menstrual symptoms & ways to manage them through diet, herbs, supplements & lifestyle adjustments. We’ll discuss uterine pain, hormone imbalances, PMS & more!

Katrina Blair

Wild Greens for Self-Care

1.5 hour class

This class will be focused on the powerful healing properties of the wild edible greens growing abundantly close to where you live. We will harvest several species growing nearby and make a few simple recipes on how to integrate these wild greens into your daily life for personal well being and optimal health. 

Wild Food Dessert Recipes

3 hour class

This workshop is a hands on recipe demo class focused on using our local wild foods available during this time of the season for making delicious desserts. We will integrate wild plants such as acorns, cattail, amaranth, mallow and hawthorn berries for making nutritious treats to celebrate life and the abundance of our beautiful world. May these recipes benefit you and your community for increased health and well being.

Jenna Bradford

Raw Wool Processing

45-minute demo

In this class, we will explore the processing of wool. From skirting to washing, carding, dying, and felting or spinning. Learn the steps to turn raw wool into usable yarn or felt. Kid-friendly!

Eric Scott Bresselsmith

Introduction to Essential Oils and Hydrosols

45 Minute Demo

This class gives an outline to the indications and applications of essential oils, as well as the importance of essential oils produced from regional plants and trees for “community immunity”. Essential oils will be passed around for imbibing the aromatics. Also covered: “Neat” use (do’s and don’ts) , dilution and diffusion. • The difference between therapeutic, cosmetic and industrial grade essential oils and the importance of knowing the difference and why. • The difference between essential oil, hydrosol, oil infusions, teas and tinctures. • The fundamentals of distillation – equipment on display • The connection of botanical distillation to alchemy, chemistry, and the essential spirit/intelligence of the plant through distillation – the legend of the “Genie in the Bottle”.

Sam Coffman

Herbal First Aid - Principles & Techniques

1.5 hour class

Join Sam Coffman in Herbal First Aid 1 (Principles and Techniques) to learn some of the most important fundamentals around herbal first aid. Sam will address the “first aid” portion of the term “Herbal First Aid” but also introduce concepts that are unique to herbal medicine when working with physical trauma, environmental injuries and even some medical emergencies. Primary topics for this class include field and home hygiene, wound and infection management, biofilms, the role of inflammation in healing, stages of tissue proliferation, stabilization and protection of injuries and an introduction to a materia medica that allows for a broad spectrum of combinations, formulas and possibilities in a field or home first aid environment.

Herbal First Aid - Herbal Applications

1.5 hour class

Join Sam in Herbal First Aid 2 (Herbal Applications) to continue the journey into understanding how to administer and formulate herbs. The mantra for working successfully with herbs is “get the right herb to the right tissue” and this opens up a plethora of imaginative administration concepts from nasya oils and nasal sprays to nebulizer use, gargles, poultices, plasters, field preparation of herbs (i.e. both preparing herbs in the field and methods to take herbs into the field with limited space) and much more. Sam discusses and demonstrates both shortcomings and advantages to using herbal medicine, as well as some of his favorite ways to increase bioavailability of herbal constituents both topically and internally. 

Medicine Making for Apothecary and in the Field 

1.5 hour class

 In this class, Sam will demonstrate and lecture about some of the most effective methods of creating medicine from herbs. Many of the common extraction techniques to create tinctures, glycerites, acetums, oxymels, salves, and liniments will be discussed and some will be demonstrated/sampled. Sam will also cover some of his favorite multi-fractional techniques and students will be able to work with percolation tinctures. In addition to standard home-use of medicine, Sam will discuss and show ways in which he makes medicine for the field, to include freeze drying, nalgene bottles, infused honey, clays, charcoals and other wound and infection management mixtures.

Courtney Cosgriff

Introduction to Natural Beekeeping

1.5 hour class

Beekeeping is an ancient and beautiful tradition which has its roots all around the world. In understanding our relationship to bees, we better understand our own relationship to nature. With the advent of industrialization, beekeeping shifted from a small-scale spiritual tradition to an industry catered to mass production at the expense of our bees. This workshop will be an introduction into the world of natural and sacred beekeeping. Courtney will be giving a step-by-step guide to getting started with your own hive and how to manage it through the seasons. 

Honey Medicine & Alchemy

1.5 hour class

In many ways the bees were the first herbalists & alchemists, collecting substances from flowers and trees to create powerful medicines. Honey is perhaps one of the most revered substances on earth, the honey created by the honeybee is a substance which reflects the evolution of life on earth. Honey is the result of the sacred relationship between bees & flowers & as such as long been associated with healing, beauty, love, & intoxication. Honey as we know is also an incredible medicine & substance to work with within medicine making. In this workshop, we will explore the medicine of honey from how its created within the hive and why, to its unique healing properties, traditional uses, symbolism, and its role within herbal medicine making.

Erica Davis

Edible Plant Walk

1.5 hour class

In this walk, we will learn about any and all edible wild plants we find at Big B’s Delicious Orchards, and sample a few! For each, I’ll show a sign with the name of the plant so you can take notes with your camera.

Colorado’s Wild Pine Nuts

1.5 hour class

Did you know that piñon pines produce delicious pine nuts similar to those we purchase in the grocery store? In this class we’ll learn about the wild pine nuts found in Colorado’s high deserts, and then process a batch of hand-harvested nuts to sample.

Summer Downs

Reclaiming Community Deathcare: Home Funerals, Natural Burial, & Walking Each Other Home 

1.5 hour class

In our journey to reclaim & reimagine ancestral skills, we often overlook a foundational piece of tending to the land and each other: caring for each other in holistic, ancestral, and community-based ways during the end-of-life process and after death. As communities who seek to live our lives in deep attunement with the earth, we also have the power to remember ways of caring for each other through death and honoring the earth with our bodies, instead of harming it. This class will explore the crossroads between tending to the land and tending to our loved ones, including the impact of traditional burial on the earth, new and ancient alternatives for burial that respect the land, and community deathcare practices such as home funerals & memorial trees/gardens. This class will combine a lecture, discussion, and a hands-on demonstration of the tender practice of caring for a loved one’s body after death, including shrouding, body blessing, and home funeral practices. There will also be a brief discussion of ancestral altars & support in the dying process and relationships with our plant & herbal allies for grief. Participants will leave with a grounded confidence & knowledge of practical methods for caring for their loved ones during death & dying, as well a new perspective on how our bodies are intertwined with the life & death cycles of the earth.

Nate Flamik

San Pedro 101 Demo

 45-minute demo

A brief introduction to San Pedro cactus history, varieties, cultivation, and propagation types.  

San Pedro 101

1.5 hour class

A brief introduction to San Pedro cactus history, varieties, cultivation, and propagation types, w/ hands-on seed sowing. Participants will walk away with their own seed starts.

Lisa Ganora

Sensory Herb Walk (Organoleptics)

1.5 hour class

Learn from the plants themselves with the traditional "Scratch, Snort, Savor & Spit" method of organoleptics. Often we tend to limit our encounters with new herbs to the visual sense (with eyes or phone/camera), or even resort to the abstraction of using an app to identify a plant. While these can be useful, they are also limited ways of really getting to know the green beings – and the kind of information they give us is the easiest to forget. This herb walk will introduce the traditional, mammalian way of learning herbs, otherwise known as organoleptics: practical methods for fully engaging all of the senses to develop a deep understanding of how an herb smells, tastes, feels, and even sounds. Through suspending naming and definition, and fully engaging in the dance of recognition / relationship, we will learn how to learn directly from the plants themselves and from our intrinsic responses to them. Organoleptics teaches us the energetics, aromatics, textures and flavors that settle deeply into our individual and collective memory of who the herbs are and what they can offer us. We’ll learn the safety guidelines that allow us to encounter any herb without harm, and practice the Scratch, Snort, Savor & Spit method of plant recognition.

Percolation for the People

3 hour workshop

Capturing the essence of fresh herbs in a jar with alcohol is a great way to make a tincture, but what about tincturing dried herbs? Can we coax more herb into less alcohol for a rich, potent tincture like the botanical pharmacists used to make in the 1800s? Yes we can - and it can be ready in two days! An old process called "percolation" is an amazing way to make a concentrated, vibrant tincture from your dried herbs. Using simple home kitchen equipment, we'll learn to percolate the easy way with dried Elaea leaf (Russian Olive - an important herb in Persian medicine, but considered "invasive" in the U.S.).

Forrest Gillies

Hide Tanning 

45-minute demos

This series of demos will follow the process of tanning a hide from start to finish, encompassing each step along the way. Demonstration will include both brain tan and bark tan, as well as, hair on and off hides. Students will leave with an understanding of the nuanced steps of hide tanning.

Corn Nixtamalization/Tortilla Making

45-minute demos

Come learn how to make tortillas! In this class we will explore the world of corn and nixtimal- the ancient way of processing processing corn with lime. We will start with the growing of corn including information on varieties, growing conditions, harvest, ect. Over the course of the weekend, we will shell, cook, grind and press our corn into delicious tortillas cooked on the fire on the last day.

Fire by Friction

1.5 hour class

Friction fire is the foundational ancestral skill that makes so many other skills possible. In this class, students will come to understand the basics of both hand and bow drill fire including: the materials, techniques, and tricks for successful firemaking. 

Lindsey Hartnett Martin 

Slow Beauty Facials - Nurture by Nature

1.5 hour class

We are nature, so why and how has our skincare and in-care drifted so far from natural? We are reclaiming our sovereignty through our taking care of ourselves in ways that generate wellness all ways.Learn how to support the functional health of your skin through establishing small practices that can be integrated into your daily life. We will be giving ourselves herbal-infused facials from locally handcrafted, organic, homegrown and wildcrafted goods. Lavishly experience the full collection of Sex, Plants, Rock and Roll herbal skincare products as well as learn how to create some of your own home remedies that can become a part of your regular skincare ritual.

Herbal Self-Care for Everyone

1.5 hour class

Self-care is for everyone! Women, men, children and anywhere in between. This workshop is an invitation to take a break and establish a relationship with the nature that is in and around you. We will use handcrafted herbal products to nurture our skin and hair and prepare some of our own individual product that we can take home with us.

 Brian Hedden

Class Description Coming soon!

Daniel Larcker & Lauren Kenton

Basic Hog Breakdown, Meat Preservation & Tallow Rendering

 For the class, we will show how to break down a skinned hog into roasts, ribs, and various cuts, and show how to prepare a wet brine using salt and sugar, to then hot smoke for making ham and Canadian bacon. We will also show how to prepare a dry cure (also with salt and sugar) for then hot smoking bacon as well as further processing to make dry aged meats. What parts we do not further process we will show how we wrap it for the freezer. Lauren will explain the rendering process of the fat, turning it into lard and the further process into salves and soaps. We will also talk about the health benefits of the lard for internal and external use.

James Keskemaki

Plant meditation/ spirit plant medicine

1.5 hour class

Collectively, we will create a container where we can be present with the “Plant Spirit” and each other. Each meditation will flow with the energy of the plant we are working with. We will receive an “imprint” of the plant by taking it in tincture form, then, meditate for about 20 minutes to tune into what the plant wants to share with us. After our meditation, we will have a sharing circle exploring our unique impressions of each plant. To “sit” with a plant is to learn directly from the plants themselves. This is a practice of learning to connect with the essence or spirit of the plant. When we practice this type of connection, we develop the skills to understand how to observe, with the senses, the knowledge the plant wishes to impart to us – Their gift to us is learning how to receive their intuitive wisdom! After the meditation we will have a sharing circle, then Jimy will be sharing with everyone information from classic sources ranging from Traditional uses, Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese medicine, Mythology, Plant Identification, Wildcrafting/Foraging (ethics and sustainability), and Medicine-making tips. Jimy always looks at this work as experimental and the group will let the plants guide the way. So much happens in these plant "sits" that we want to be open to allow the energy to flow and go in the direction the moment calls for.

Herb Walk 

1.5 hour class

This herb walk is focused on energetically connecting with the plants/ sit with the plants. This is a great way to really get to know and connect with the "spirit" of the plant. We will focus on just a few plants so we have th e time to settle into the moment. We will offer up some tobacco or some other offering and ask the plant to show up for us, show everyone the importance of asking permission before interacting/ harvesting, we will harvest a small amount so everyone can have a taste or just to hold on to. Then we will "sit" for about 15 minutes with each plant, after have a small sharing circle and then I will discuss some of the more "materia medica" points. Just like the plant meditation it is experimental and we will let the plants guide the way

Amanda Rose Klenner

Journey to the Spirit of Rose

45-minute class

Join Amanda Rose for a guided journey to the spirit of the rose. Rose is well known for its associations with love and friendship, but her lessons run so much deeper. Amanda Rose will lead us in a deep meditative journey using her voice, and the steady beat of the drum. You will meet the spirit of the rose, and learn her wisdom, and any messages or lessons the Spirit of the Rose has for you. Bring a mat or blanket, because you will be laying down in deep relaxation during your journey.

Making Plant Medicines in the Field - Tinctures, Liniments, and Glycerites

1.5 hour class

Join Amanda Rose, professional herbalist, and learn how to make tinctures and glycerites from freshly harvested plants. We will discuss different parts of plants, alcohol and glycerin to water ratios, and how to make potent plant medicine in the field, with not a sink in sight. Each participant will leave with a fresh tincture, liniment, and glycerin to bring home.

Making Infused Oils and Herbal Infusions In The Field

1.5 hour class

Whether you are out in a survival situation, or just on a long camping trip, it is good to know how to make plant medicines from fresh plants when you are out in the field. Join Amanda Rose, a professional herbalist, and learn how to make fresh infused oils and herbal salves/balms in the field. We will be preparing two oil infusions, one without heat, and one with heat, then, we will create an infused oil with a heat-infused herbal oil Amanda Rose has prepared ahead of time. In this class, we will discuss infused oil safety and efficacy, two different preparation methods, and the benefits of each preparation. We will then make a salve with ethically harvested beeswax to take it home with us.

Bonnie McIntosh

The Medicine & Magic of Queen Anne's Lace, aka "Herbal Plan B"

1.5 hour class

Beloved by many, Queen Anne’s Lace is often dubbed by herb enthusiasts as an “herbal Plan B.” In this info-share, we’ll discuss common misconceptions, what we know & what we are still learning, and what it does & does not do. We'll also explore how to be in relationship with it, dosing & preparation, its plant-spirit medicine, and much more! Participants will leave with knowledge around how to add it to their toolkit & resources to explore more. All bodies & all identities are welcome. 

Post Abortion & Miscarriage Support

3 hour class

If you've ever wanted to know how to holistically support yourself and your beloveds through pregnancy release, this workshop is for you. Equipping ourselves with knowledge in an age of disinformation is a profound act of resistance. Abortion has existed for as long as there have been humans, yet it still remains one of the most stigmatized and hushed experiences. Miscarriage, while not as overtly stigmatized, is often met with silence and shame, and many people end up navigating it alone. Though they are incredibly common, there is still a great need for support around both--logistically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. In this class, we will discuss the physiology of miscarriage & abortion, navigating the medical system, different options, & accessing care. We will also dive into holistic nutritional, herbal, and spirit-centered ways to support the healing process. This is not specifically a support group for pregnancy loss, but rather an in depth look at how to support the pregnancy release process. All bodies and all identities are encouraged to attend!

Susan Manchester

 Ancestors, Invocation, and Earth Shrine

Opening Ceremony 

We will create an act of Welcoming. We gather together as a Community,  building an Earth Shrine as opening ground for the Festival, in celebratory inclusion of the other world. We will create a surging and powerful invocation to The Ancestors and the Elemental world. Building a beautiful and colorful shrine in a grounding and nourishing ritual of relationship with the Earth. It is in the power of giving-of gifting together to come home, we empower ourselves and our reciprocal relationship with the Earth. Ase'

Ian Mackinnon

Kids Classes: Ancestral Skills and Nature Connection

Kat Mackinnon

Class TBD - but don't worry, they'll be good. Weird, but the fun, interesting kind.

Sacred Psychedelics

1.5 hour class

Sacred use of Psychedelics. Research is showing how ayahuasca, psilocybin, iboga, and peyote can help release trauma, addiction, emotional blockages as well as enhance love, creativity and purpose in life.

Herb Walk

3 hours

Learn to identify local plants for their edible and Medicinal Properties

Kelly Moody

Dogbane Fiber Processing, Cordage and Ethnobotany

1.5 hour class

Learn to identify Dogbane, when to gather stalks for cordage and weaving, how to process the stalks, and how to make cordage, rope and twine from your processed stalks. We will also discuss wild-tending Dogbane, the cultural importance of Dogbane across Turtle Island, the ecological significance of Dogbane and more. We will discuss other plant fibers that can be used to make cordage. You'll walk away with cordage or rope to work on during the gathering and the skills to apply to other plant fibers.

Joshua Paquette

 Class TBD 

Adrienne Leeds

Herbs and Lactation

1.5 hour class

 Learn about herbs to increase or decrease milk supply, remedies for plugged ducts and mastitis, as well as which herbs are contraindicated for the breastfeeding dyad. We will go in-depth about several common galactagogue herbs.

Your Period Doesn't Have to Suck!

1.5 hour class

Do your periods have you feeling like a vital creatrix or are you feeling dirty and shameful, bloated and painful? Let's reclaim the beauty and power of this blood mystery. We'll discuss ways to address common imbalances with herbal allies, nutrition, and more. 

Matriarchs, Crones, Heffalumps and Woozles

1.5 hour class

Feeling more like a mythical creature than yourself lately? Up at night for no particular reason? Unpredictable cycles? Sweaty, dry, creaky, poufy, floody, ragey, foggy? Let's talk about the sacred rite of becoming She who holds her wise blood inside, while weaving herbal crowns.

Allie Olsen

The Sacred Spiral: Pine Needle Coils

1.5 hour class

The Sacred Spiral: Pine Needle Basketry

3 hour class

In this class, you’ll learn how to use coil basketry techniques to make a small pine needle basket. To begin we’ll talk about the origins of pine needle and coil basketry, showing our deep appreciation and reverence for those who came before us and created this art form. Then, we’ll cover the basics of pine needle foraging: what types are best, when to find them, and how to easily forage them in bulk while showing love to our pine forests. After that, I’ll show you how to dry, soak, and prepare our pine needles for coiling. Then the fun begins! We’ll start with a hands-on demonstration of the coiling technique. As we progress, I’ll demonstrate how to build out the spiral, create the walls of the basket, and finish it off. I’ll talk about methods for sealing the baskets so that they stay beautiful for many years to come. Many different baskets will be displayed to show how to create lids, handles, etc. to show students how they can continue to take the craft to the next level. All materials are 100% natural, no synthetics will be used for this workshop.

Shayna Powell

Lye-Based Tallow Soap Making

1.5 hour class

This comprehensive workshop is designed to teach participants the art and science of crafting their own luxurious and environmentally friendly soap using traditional methods and natural ingredients. This hands-on class provides a unique opportunity for individuals to delve into the fascinating world of soap making and gain practical skills to create their own high-quality, lye-based tallow soap at home. Led by an experienced soap maker and sustainability advocate, the class covers the entire soap-making process from start to finish. Participants will learn about the properties and benefits of tallow, a sustainable and readily available ingredient, and discover the chemical reaction that occurs when lye is combined with fats to produce soap. Safety protocols and guidelines for working with lye will also be emphasized throughout the class. During the workshop, attendees will gain a solid understanding of soap formulation, including the selection of oils and fats, fragrances, and additives to create unique variations of tallow soap. Practical demonstrations and hands-on activities will enable participants to master techniques such as measuring ingredients, calculating lye ratios, and achieving the desired consistency and texture of the soap. By the end of class, attendees will have the knowledge and skills necessary to create their own artisanal soap, offering them a sustainable, cost-effective, and customizable alternative to commercial products. Participants will be able to take a couple bars home to cure and use in 3 months

Julian Scanlon

Fermenting Mushrooms 

45-minute Demo

Discover the art of Fermented Mushrooms! Learn the fundamentals of lacto-fermentation tailored to mushrooms, exploring techniques and applications. We will also touch on other ways you can make mushrooms tastier, preserve them longer and incorporate probiotics. Julian will showcase some creative culinary uses for the end product. Elevate your understanding of fermentation and showcase the world of flavorful, probiotic-rich delicacies.

Koji 101

1.5 hour class

Uncover the essence of this ancient mold responsible for miso, sake, soy sauce and more and how you can leverage it for flavor in your own kitchen! Julian will go over its historical significance, and its role as not only an ingredient but a tool in the kitchen. Learn simple techniques to cultivate Koji in the comfort of your home, unlocking a world of umami-rich flavors and culinary experimentation!

Kids Foraging

3 hour class

 In this class, kids will discover the wonders of foraging. Through hands-on exploration and guided instruction, they'll learn essential skills for safely interacting with nature and identifying edible plants and mushrooms native to the region. With a focus on safety and sustainability, kids will develop a deeper connection to the environment while honing their foraging skills.

Rachel Snow 

Botanical Printing on Fabric

1.5 hour class

In this hands-on workshop, you will create your very own botanically dyed piece of fabric using various local flowers and leaves. Botanical printing is a unique form of natural dyeing which produces a clear imprint of the plant onto the fabric. The plant dye is permanent and will withstand years of washing and wear and tear. Come explore a unique and artistic avenue to work with some of your favorite flowers and medicinal allies.

Natalie Spears

Class TBD - but it involves making music!

Emily Stock

Nurturing Pregnancy and Birth

1.5 hour class

This class is for anyone who is or might become pregnant, and those supporting pregnancy and birth. Pregnancy will be explored with a holistic view, from movement and caring for the connective tissues, to supporting the microbiome, to regulating blood sugar. We will also be demonstrating supportive movement and posture for pregnancy and birth, including getting baby into a good position. There is no other transition in life quite as radical as what happens in birth. The body remembers the transition, and the birthing person is imprinted with how they were supported. How does labor progress, and how can we support it? How can we prepare ahead of time to facilitate birth? There will be a hands-on (or off, if you prefer) workshop in which we will explore myriad labor tools, positions, and comfort measures. We will also cover practicalities, like when to get to the birthing place, how to identify different stages of labor, and natural induction methods.

Nurturing Postpartum

1.5 hour class

When a person becomes a parent, the changes that happen in the brain are greater than any other life stage (including adolescence!). American culture has a deficit in nurturing this transition, and many of the conventional attitudes and practices for ‘supporting’ new parents can be counterproductive. This class is for those who are or might become parents, those who are in community with parents, and those who might be in direct support of those who are becoming parents. Note: This includes all the ways that people can become parents, not just through birthing. We will address herbs, food, and practices to nourish the nervous system in the postpartum period, nutrition and herbs for breastfeeding parents, and supportive practices to nurture connection between parents and their children. We will also be exploring tools and herbs for healing after birth, including binding, steaming and abdominal massage.

Living by the Moon

1.5 hour class

We have all felt the high energy of a full moon. Stepping into sync with the moon can support ritual in daily life, allowing one to find the flow of gravity and energy she yields. In this class we will follow the moon cycle, including the astrological signs she passes through on the zodiac belt every couple of days, finding creative ways to use the energy of the moon. We will explore everything from finding the nuance of ‘good’ gardening days, to kitchen and medicine making preparations, to deep cleaning and organizing, to cutting hair and caring for our connected selves.

Anna Terenzi

Hand Milking Goats 

45-minute demo

This class will guide you through the proper techniques and hygiene practices involved in milking goats, ensuring the safety and well-being of the animals. This immersive experience will give you the confidence and skills necessary to milk goats effectively.

Creating Goat Milk Soap

1.5 hour class

In this workshop, you will dive into the art of creating goat milk soap and lotion. Learn about the different soap-making methods, essential oils, and natural additives that can be used to create a personalized and luxurious bar of goat milk soap. Additionally, you will discover how to craft a rich and moisturizing goat milk lotion, incorporating emulsifiers, preservatives, and natural ingredients to enhance its nourishing properties.

Jeff Wagner

Intro to Willow Basketry Part 1 and 2

Two 3 hour classes

These two classes cover the foundations of European-style willow weaving. You’ll learn to weave a small, round basket using the simplest weaving techniques. You’ll learn to create a sturdy base, add sides to the basket, and finish your basket with a strong border. At the end of the class, you’ll have all the skills to weave your own baskets and begin to explore more advanced willow weaving techniques. Before industrial plastics, we held everything in baskets. Willow basketry is a foundational practice of belonging in Colorado. Creating good willow for weaving is a multi-year process, requiring tending willow patches through the seasons and building a relationship with the plants we harvest from. Willow is a plant that responds well to human disturbance: the plants grow stronger and spread more when cut every year for baskets. When willow patches are neglected, they become overgrown, branchy thickets. Willow baskets can represent a positive, mutually-beneficial relationship between people and land.

Spinning Yarn and Thread with a Drop Spindle

45-minute demo

 Drop spindles are one of the oldest tools known to humanity. Every culture around the world developed some sort of spindle that was specialized to the locally available plant or animal fiber. Spindles are a quick and easy way to begin spinning your own yarn and thread. This demo will cover the basics of spinning with wool and alpaca. Students will get an introduction to the theory of spinning, and the mechanics of a drop spindle. Then, it's practice time—you'll spin your own thread with coaching. You'll walk away with enough knowledge to pick up your own drop spindle and begin spinning yarn on your own.

Briana Wiles

Classes TBD...but you know they'll be good ones!

Antoinette Yarrow

Heal Your Sexual Trauma

1.5 hour class

 In this class, learn about sexual trauma and how it affects your physical, sexual and emotional body. Learn about which herbs can heal sexual trauma and what other modalities can help you heal your trauma so you can take back your life. Feel your pleasure and happiness for you!

Herbal Aphrodisiacs

1.5 hour class

Let's learn about herbs to help ignite pleasure, joy and sensuality in your own body. You will come home with our own herbal aphrodisiac.