Barn signs or “hex signs” are mostly known today for their decorative purposes, but some believe they were painted by Pennsylvania Dutch farmers to ward off evil spirits or storms, or to bestow blessings and protections on the farm family. Using bright colors and often incorporating a star pattern, these beautiful designs were historically found…

Learn the art of stained glass design and building with John Hanson, owner of Longfellow Soap Company, who has been designing, making, repairing, and restoring antique stained glass windows for 23 years. In this class, you will learn how to make, cut, and use patterns, cut and grind glass, tape your glass with copper foil,…

This course introduces raw fleeces from two different breeds of sheep and invites students to work directly with wool. You’ll experience the tactile process of scouring fleece—washing away lanolin, dirt, and natural oils—while learning how each step transforms the fiber in your hands. From there, we’ll move into preparing the fleece for spinning, using hand…

In the Traveling Tabletop Games class, students will learn to play and create up to four unique, ancient games. This hands-on class introduces both woodcarving and leathercraft, making it a great entry point for working with these materials. No prior experience with tools or materials is required. The class is centered around creating classic, portable…

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…

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.…