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The Art of Pickling with Corina Bergan
Join instructor Corina Bergan as she guides you through the process of pickling using a variety of herbs and vegetables. » read more
Singing in Harmony with Dodie Whitaker
In this class, we’ll explore the building blocks of harmony, pitch and intervals through listening, singing in unison, then adding parts until we’re singing in full harmony. » read more
Early American Knives with Robert Schulz
Students will begin with forging a blade of high carbon steel, which will then be heat treated (hardened and tempered) to create a very useful, edge-holding knife. » read more
Introduction to Claw Hammer Banjo with Summer Deal-Schulz
In this introductory class to claw hammer banjo you will gain the foundation of play to set your practice in the right direction. » read more
Wisconsin Basic Hunter Education Course with Royce Curtis
These classes will cover topics such as hunting equipment and methods, rules and regulations, ethics, responsibility, first aid and survival, principles of wildlife management, and basic firearms knowledge and safety. » read more
Forge Welding Workshop with Robert Schulz
Learning to forge weld offers endless possibilities to creative design, and is critical for those who wish to do historic work. » read more
Making Woodworking Tools: Wooden Block Plane and Frame Saw with Dan Peper
Participants in this class will learn how to make two fundamental hand woodworking tools. » read more
Herb Harvesting and Medicine Making with Carol Willis
Let’s harvest roots, leaves, and seeds for our winter use. » read more
Collecting and Identifying Wild Fungi with Craig Dunek
Most people like to eat wild mushrooms but are too scared to pick anything except morels. Learn the fool-proof-four, other edible species, and how to distinguish poisonous species. » read more
Custards 101 with Sofya Blyum-Hundt
Take the guesswork out of scrumptious, show-stopping desserts like flan (crème caramel), crème anglaise, crème brûlée, pots-de-crème, and basic baked custard. » read more
Log Home Building Primer with William M. Lasko
“Why Build With Logs?” Students learn about log cabin design, types of logs that can be used, history of log building, tools needed and where to acquire them. » read more
Earth Oven Building with Amorin Mello
This workshop will create a fuel-efficient outdoor baking oven as an introduction to the realm of natural building. » read more
Beekeeping with Rice Spann
Come see what the buzz is all about. Offered by two hobby beekeepers, this course is designed to prepare beginners to start their own hives in the spring.
» read morePottery: Introduction to Handbuilding and Wheel Throwing with Maureen Karlstad
Learn the basics of working with clay. After a few lessons in handbuilding to develop an understanding of the nature of clay, students will be ready to take to the wheel and begin the process of centering and throwing. » read more
Wine and Clay with Maureen Karlstad
We will begin our Friday evening with a glass of wine and a short demonstration/lecture. » read more
Build and Bake In a Portable Brick Oven with David S. Cargo
Join David S. Cargo to learn how to build and bake in a portable stacked-brick oven. » read more
Build a Solar Dehydrator with Dale Kittleson
Join us in a hands-on, do-it-yourself workshop building a passive solar dehydrator. » read more
Clay for Kids with Maureen Karlstad
Spend some time in the studio learning new skills as well as working on projects of your own choosing. The beginning of each class will be a short demonstration of techniques for working with clay. » read more
Firewood Making with Vince Hundt
Get ready to heat your home with the original renewable fuel – firewood.
» read moreDo It Yourself Solar Hot Water with Jon Passi
This course will give you both hands-on, and background information, plus the ability to assess possible sites, and calculate approximate costs for domestic solar hot water systems. » read more
Portable Sawmilling with William M. Lasko
Have you ever wanted to get some lumber cut from your own timber? Learn how little it can cost to produce lumber from those walnut trees or to build that chicken coop. » read more
The Coop with Dan Johnson
In this workshop students will be introduced to different chicken coop designs and the pros and cons of stationary and mobile units. » read more
Farmstead Dairy with Daphne Kingsley
This is an intro level course geared towards the adventurous dairy novice and anyone interested in learning how to make high quality dairy products at home. » read more
Do It Yourself Photovoltaics (Solar Electric) with Jon Passi
This course will give you both hands-on, and background information, plus the ability to assess possible sites, and calculate approximate costs for domestic solar electric systems. » read more
Scandinavian Log Sauna with William M. Lasko
In this 10 day course, we will be building an authentic Scandinavian full-scribe-to-fit log sauna, which entails the same construction as a Log Cabin or Log Home. » read more
Draft Horse Basics with Robert Schulz
This is an introductory course for those interested in working with horses in harness. » read more
Curtains with Jessica Hooper
Curtains, curtains curtains! In this class you will learn the fundamentals of sewing with a machine. » read more
Residential Energy Efficiency with John Fergus
This half day class will cover practice and theory for creating energy efficiency in both new and existing residential structures.
» read moreHand Forged Axe with Thomas Latané
Class project will be a belt axe (a little larger than a tomahawk) or a hewing hatchet, depending on whether the student chooses to weld the edge steel in the center or on one side of the bit. » read more
Root Cellaring Tour with Lauren Hunt
Take your garden bounty one step further by exploring how to store your produce away for winter using natural cold storage. » read more
Introduction to Home Cheese Making with Linda Conroy
Join cheese maker and whole food cook Linda Conroy and find out how simple it is to make cheese in your own kitchen. » read more
Basic Broom Making with John Holzwart
Discover the art of making beautiful and functional handmade brooms! » read more
Deer Butchering with Vince and Dawn Hundt
This class is your opportunity to become a part of the hallowed Wisconsin tradition of deer hunting and to learn how to take advantage of an abundant local source of all-natural meat. » read more
Design Your Own Fun Toys with Dan Peper
What if you were a two year old with the hand/eye coordination and tools of an adult? Imagine the toys you would create. This is your chance. » read more
Cheese Making: Cheddar, Gouda and Feta with Linda Conroy
We will make several varieties of hard cheese including cheddar and gouda as well as a mold ripened goat cheese.
» read moreA Day of Herbal Soap Making with Linda Conroy
Join herbalist Linda Conroy as we spend the day making a wide variety of soap that you can take home! » read more
Basic Sausage Making with Vince and Dawn Hundt
Come and be a part of a joyous early winter tradition and go home with some delicious homemade charcuterie. » read more
Sheep Butchering with Jason Thimmesch
This class will feature the full sequence of lamb butchering techniques, including killing, gutting, skinning, and hanging, followed by final cutting and wrap. » read more
Garment Construction with Jessica Hooper
In this class there will be an option to complete two projects, we will sew both a Yoga matt strap, and a women's a line, elastic waist skirt. choose one, or if you feel inspired do both. » read more
Acid Dyeing with Kathryn Ashley-Wright
Using low-impact acid dyes learn to dye wool and other protein fibers! Space dyeing, kettle dyeing and hand painting yarns and rovings will be covered. » read more
Whole Hog Butchering: Advanced Sausage and Charcuterie Making with Garin Fons
In this full day course, participants learn the basics of sausage making, charcuterie, and the preservation of meat. » read more
Winter Stargazing with Jacob Hundt
Join Jacob for on one of the longest, darkest nights of the year, when the stars shine most brightly. » read more
Intentional Community with Rikardo Jahnke
Intentional Community: A group of people having a common purpose in being together, with an agreement to co-operate and create a sense of unity together. » read more
Timber Framing Basics with Dan Peper
This class is an introduction to the art of timber frame construction. » read more
Basics of Blacksmithing with Robert Schulz
In this course we will practice the core techniques of tapering, upsetting, punching holes, forging scrolls, and decorative twists to create useful home items including hooks, fire tools, and bottle openers. » read more
Introduction to Bird Watching with Chuck Meyer
Bird watching enthusiast Chuck Meyer will be teaching us all we need to know to get started in the hobby of bird watching. » read more
Owling with Chuck Meyer
Participants in this class will receive an overview of the owl species of Wisconsin, as well as of the role owls play in the environment and basic owl biology. » read more
Maple Sugaring with Vince Hundt
Experience the magic of making your own maple syrup, one of the first projects of spring on the farm. » read more
Blacksmithing for Kids with Robert Schulz
This class gives children the chance to work with the open fire and create with the hammer in hand. » read more
Grafting with Rikardo Jahnke
With this versatile skill you will be able to make your own apple trees at a fraction of the cost of purchasing them and have the tools to clone any apple tree you happen to fancy. » read more
Chip Carving Essentials with Marty Leenhouts
Learn how to draw and chip carve 3-corner chips, various borders, and a rosette. » read more