Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. SPRING FORAGING, part of our ETHNO-BOTANY SERIES Spring is the time of peak leaf production, when the native and non-native plants are sprouting up everywhere. It’s typically still a bit cooler, and everything is greening up. We’ll discuss what’s available now, and learn which are...
SMOKES, SOAPS, AND ROPES!
Thursday, November 5, 6 p.m., SMOKES, SOAPS, AND ROPES! Take a journey with us learning about the many common plants used for “smokes” – meaning, making fire, and keeping your fire going. We’ll also show some of the many plants that are used for smoking in your pipe if you...
FIBRE-CRAFT 101 (including introduction to basketry)
Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. FIBRE-CRAFT 101: The Art of Turning Plant Fibres into Bags, Baskets, Nets, String, Sandals. We've had some requests for a BASKETRY Workshop. This class will include Basketry basics, though this class will not be only basketry. The art of working fibre is nearly a lost...