Have you ever thought about writing your own songs? Join us for a songwriting workshop rooted in folk traditions, lyrical storytelling, and musical history. This class explores the songwriting process through guided exercises, examples, and shared listening, giving participants the opportunity to create original songs and develop their own creative voice. Whether you’re brand new…

Join local herbalist Heather Mashuga on a leisurely walk through the woods, noticing and admiring the multitudes of wildflowers and plants. Discover how to learn to use these plant allies to provide nourishment and healing. Herbal medicine focuses on herbs to prevent and treat illness and promote health and has been used for centuries by…

Learn to draw and get more out of your travels through the practice of moment sketching. This approach focuses on capturing a feeling or experience rather than perfect accuracy, helping you become more observant and deeply engaged with the places you visit. As the saying goes, the best way to learn how to sketch is…

Celebrate the arrival of spring with this joyful, hands-on outdoor workshop designed for children ages 3-8 and their caregivers. Kids in Nature: Spring invites families to explore the season through playful discovery, sensory-rich activities, and simple strategies that support early learning, connection, and emotional regulation. During this 2-hour experience, families will go on a guided…

This class will explore multiple small embroidery designs enhanced with beads, sequins, buttons, and pearls. You’ll learn a free-form approach to hand embroidery that encourages creativity and imagination, offering inspiration for this project and many future ones. Influenced by Swedish embroidery practitioners, this class blends traditional approaches with creative experimentation. The needle case project will…

Soma Slow Flow is a blend of Somatics (gentle movements) to unwind the body and asana/postures for mobility and strength. The slower pace allows yogis to find alignment, individual variation and create space within. We practice breathwork and then add breath to movement for energy flow, mobility and stability.  This is an all levels class.…

Expand your knowledge of hand-drumming techniques across djembe and kpanlogo drums, bells, shakers, and stick drums. In this class, you’ll explore how layered rhythms come together to create rich musical conversations within traditional West African genres. *Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on May 1, 2026. If you prefer to register…

While this class is full, there are still seats available in the Build a Wooden Paddle class in June! Build your own beautiful bent shaft canoe paddle! Students will learn about wood selection and grains, use of hand tools and skill saw, paddle design and considerations, and paddle sizing. Each student will leave with a…

Learn to draw and get more out of your travels through the practice of moment sketching. This approach focuses on capturing a feeling or experience rather than perfect accuracy, helping you become more observant and deeply engaged with the places you visit. As the saying goes, the best way to learn how to sketch is…

Create an embroidered flour sack towel (tea towel)! Learn how to select flour sacks, threads, and tools to set yourself up for success. You’ll explore how to plan your colors, thread weights, and stitch variety to create a dynamic and balanced design, while mastering a few essential embroidery stitches and learning how to combine them.…

Sewing is a skill that can feel like a superpower! The ability to create your own garments, quilts, and everyday items offers both creative freedom and practical confidence. While getting started can feel intimidating, this class is designed to help you build skills and confidence as you get to know your sewing machine. You’ll practice…

Learn to make your own handbound journal in this hands-on workshop. Students will begin by selecting a leather cover accented with fish leather, a durable and eco-friendly material that is a byproduct of the fishing industry. Students will then learn how to prepare parchment paper for the pages. You’ll create six folded signatures, punch sewing holes…

Learn the basics of botanical printing using the technique known as flower pounding. This process transfers natural dyes from plants and flowers onto fabric and paper using a hammer. In this workshop, you’ll learn the foundations of botanical dyeing and gain the tools to begin your own practice at home. We’ll cover simple at-home mordant…

*** One spot left! *** Please note: This class meets over the course of two days, Saturday-Sunday May 2 and 3, 2026 from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm each day. Learn the basic basket-making techniques and take home a bike basket! Join Kirsten, a long-time instructor known for her energetic and encouraging teaching style. She’ll…

Create a one‑of‑a‑kind dried flower wall hanging or botanical mobile using thoughtfully grown, sustainably harvested blooms. In this hands-on class, you’ll explore the art of working with dried flowers—selecting stems, preparing materials, and assembling a piece that is natural and colorful. You’ll learn how to handle delicate botanicals and build a structure that hangs gracefully…

Intermediate West African Drumming is intended for drumming students who wish to challenge themselves with more difficult rhythms and with a quicker pace of instruction. This class is perfect for anyone looking to challenge themselves, build endurance, and experience the joy of making music together in a high-energy, supportive environment. **Please note – you are…

Expand your knowledge of hand-drumming techniques across djembe and kpanlogo drums, bells, shakers, and stick drums. In this class, you’ll explore how layered rhythms come together to create rich musical conversations within traditional West African genres. *Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on May 8, 2026. If you prefer to register for…

This beginner-friendly class introduces students to the art of creating unique wooden boxes inspired by traditional Eastern techniques. Through hands-on learning, students will explore how to design and assemble intricate sliding mechanisms that unlock hidden compartments. This workshop will cover the following: Box construction basics: Build a sturdy box-in-box framework as the foundation for your…

An essential skill of bluegrass music is the ability to take part in informal playing situations, also known as a “jam session.” Participants arrange themselves in a circle, choose a song from a common repertoire, sing, accompany each other, and play solos. Often, they do this despite no previous rehearsal, even with complete strangers! The…

Soma Slow Flow is a blend of Somatics (gentle movements) to unwind the body and asana/postures for mobility and strength. The slower pace allows yogis to find alignment, individual variation and create space within. We practice breathwork and then add breath to movement for energy flow, mobility and stability. This is an all levels class.…

Location change: the May 9 session of Soma Slow Flow Yoga will take place at Christ Lutheran Church at 150 5th St., Marine on St. Croix. Soma Slow Flow is a blend of Somatics (gentle movements) to unwind the body and asana/postures for mobility and strength. The slower pace allows yogis to find alignment, individual…

This hands-on herbal foraging class is all about the mighty dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). You’ll learn how to confidently identify and ethically harvest the dandelion, explore its history, folklore, medicinal uses, and edible gifts, and gain practical knowledge for working with this abundant wild plant. Together we’ll make a fresh dandelion tincture, infuse a nourishing oil,…