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SUMMARY:Knitting the Lakeshore: Fiber Tasting   5:30-7:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nCOURSE OVERVIEW: \nGather around for an evening of fiber\, conversation\, and discovery. Through hands-on swatching\, knitted samples\, and guided discussion\, we’ll explore the many ways makers evaluate yarn—from durability and warmth to softness\, drape\, sustainability\, and simple joy. Rather than a deep dive into individual breeds\, this workshop offers a broad introduction to the factors that influence our fiber choices\, including fiber content\, yarn construction\, care requirements\, and intended use. Expect a welcoming atmosphere where curiosity is encouraged and every yarn has something to teach.  \n  \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: \nLiz Neddo is the owner and curator behind Wool & Honey\, a Michigan yarn shop rooted in slow craft\, community gathering\, and thoughtfully sourced fiber. With years of experience teaching knitters of all skill levels\, Liz creates welcoming spaces where students can build confidence\, learn practical skills\, and reconnect with handmade traditions. Their teaching style blends patient instruction with a warm\, community-centered approach inspired by life along the lakeshore. \n  \nREQUIRED TOOLS/SUPPLIES: \n\nRequired tools/materials are provided by your instructor and Folk and Field School\, and will be available for purchase once the course begins\nPreferred hook or needle range from 3-6mm\n\nOPTIONAL TOOLS/SUPPLIES: \n\nStudents could bring a notebook for taking notes\nReading glasses if needed for close work\n\nCOURSE DATES: \n\nJuly 9th 5:30-7:30\n\nCOURSE DETAILS: \n\nTuition: $65\nSupply Fee to the Instructor: $15
URL:https://phsb.org/event/knitting/
LOCATION:Thoreson Farm\, 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.\, Port Oneida Rural Historic District
CATEGORIES:Folk School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Bear Forever":MAILTO:contact@sleepingbearforever.org
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SUMMARY:Knitting the Lakeshore  5:30-7:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nCOURSE OVERVIEW: \nGather around the table for an evening of wool\, conversation\, and steady hands. In this beginner-friendly knitting workshop\, you’ll learn foundational stitches while creating something useful and lasting. Along the way\, we’ll talk about fiber\, texture\, and the quiet rhythm of making by hand. Expect patient guidance\, locally inspired materials\, and a welcoming atmosphere where every stitch becomes part of a shared story. \n  \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: \nLiz Neddo is the owner and curator behind Wool & Honey\, a Michigan yarn shop rooted in slow craft\, community gathering\, and thoughtfully sourced fiber. With years of experience teaching knitters of all skill levels\, Liz creates welcoming spaces where students can build confidence\, learn practical skills\, and reconnect with handmade traditions. Their teaching style blends patient instruction with a warm\, community-centered approach inspired by life along the lakeshore. \n  \nREQUIRED TOOLS/SUPPLIES: \n\nRequired tools/materials are provided by your instructor and Folk and Field School\, and will be available for purchase once the course begins\n\nOPTIONAL TOOLS/SUPPLIES: \n\nStudents could bring a notebook for taking notes\nReading glasses if needed for close work\n\nCOURSE DATES: \n\nJuly 9th 5:30-7:30\nJuly 10th 5:30-7:30\nAugust 13th 5:30-7:30\nAugust 14th 5:30-7:30\n\nCOURSE DETAILS: \n\nTuition: $65\nSupply Fee: $12-$16 depending on yarn selection   (additional paid to the instructor)
URL:https://phsb.org/event/knitting-the-lakeshore-530-730-pm/
LOCATION:Thoreson Farm\, 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.\, Port Oneida Rural Historic District
CATEGORIES:Folk School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Bear Forever":MAILTO:contact@sleepingbearforever.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T160000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Rug Hooking 101   7/15 and 7/22 1-4 pm
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nCOURSE OVERVIEW: \nStudents will learn the basics of primitive rug hooking including tools and techniques while completing a small decorative mat. All materials will be included in the supply fee and the tools will be yours to keep! \n  \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: \nKathleen comes from a long line of makers- quilters\, cross stitchers\, seamstresses-but she is the first rug hooker. She is self taught\, but has taken classes from many nationally known rug hookers. She has been rug hooking for 30+ years and loves it as much today as when she started! \n  \nREQUIRED TOOLS: \n\nRequired tools/materials are provided by your instructor and Folk and Field School and will be available for purchase once the course begins\nStudents will have to bring a pair of scissors\n\nCOURSE DATES: \n\nJuly 15th & 22nd 1-4\n\nCOURSE DETAILS: Minimum 6 maximum 6 \n\nTuition: $150 total\nSupply Fee to the Instructor: $60
URL:https://phsb.org/event/intro-to-rug-hooking-101/
LOCATION:Thoreson Farm\, 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.\, Port Oneida Rural Historic District
CATEGORIES:Folk School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Bear Forever":MAILTO:contact@sleepingbearforever.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T143000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Leather 10-2:30
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nCOURSE OVERVIEW: \nThis beginner-friendly class will introduce you to the art of hand-sewing leather and canvas using a sewing awl. You will learn basic leather working skills while making a small pouch-style project and also a small wallet completely by hand. \nDuring the class\, students will learn simple pattern-making\, how to mark and cut leather\, how to set up and thread a sewing awl\, and basic hand-sewing techniques for joining leather pieces together. \nEach student will receive a small tool kit to take home\, including: \n\nA sewing awl\nA scratch awl\nCloth measuring tape\nExtra needles\n\nBy the end of the class\, you will have completed two small leather projects and gained the basic skills needed to continue sewing leather\, canvas\, and other heavy materials on your own \nREQUIRED TOOLS: \n\nRequired tools/materials are provided by your instructor an and will be available once the course begins.\nParticipants should bring lunch.\n\nCOURSE DATES \nJuly 16th 10am-12pm | 12:30pm-2:30pm  lunch in between \nJuly 23rd 10am-12pm | 12:30pm-2:30pm lunch in between \nCOURSE DETAILS: (MINIMUM 8 MAXIMUM 10) \nTuition: $100 \nSupply fee to the Instructor: $25
URL:https://phsb.org/event/intro-to-leather/
LOCATION:Thoreson Farm\, 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.\, Port Oneida Rural Historic District
CATEGORIES:Folk School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Bear Forever":MAILTO:contact@sleepingbearforever.org
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SUMMARY:Intro to Papermaking   2-5 pm
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nCOURSE OVERVIEW: \nYou will learn the sustainable art and practice of creating handmade paper with equipment you probably have at home!  Utilizing kitchen blenders\, handmade mould & deckles and recycled paper\, you can create beautiful papers for your artistic practices\, including collage\, journaling\, sculpture and more.  Students will learn the Western dip method of papermaking with recycled paper\, creating a pulp mixture\, pulling a sheet\, couching and drying.  Time will be provided to experiment with a variety of added colorants\, inclusions and textures to create unique artful papers. \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: \nKim Bigard is a life-long learner & collector of skills.  Graduating from CMU with degrees in art & museum studies\, she has worked with Art Reach of Mid Michigan since 2009 and currently holds the position of Education Coordinator.  She practices & teaches a variety of media to all ages\, but focuses heavily on fiber arts. Environmentally conscious\, she embraces the sustainability of fiber arts and enjoys being able to marry her love of gardening and the natural world with papermaking by including botanicals in her works. \n  \nREQUIRED TOOLS: \n\nRequired tools/materials are provided by your instructor and Folk and Field School\, and will be available once the course begins\n\nOPTIONAL TOOLS: \n\nAdditional recycled papers (free of plastic or staples\, colored paper is fine.\nClean dryer lint (natural fibers only – no synthetics or pet hair)\nPressed botanicals if desired\n\n  \nCourse Dates: \nJuly 17th  2-5pm \nCourse Details: MINIMUM 8 MAXIMUM 12 \nTuition: $100
URL:https://phsb.org/event/intro-to-papermaking-2-5-pm/
LOCATION:Thoreson Farm\, 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.\, Port Oneida Rural Historic District
CATEGORIES:Folk School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Bear Forever":MAILTO:contact@sleepingbearforever.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260721T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T212948Z
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SUMMARY:Gelli Print Making 2 days 12:30 - 3:30
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nCOURSE OVERVIEW: \nTry your hand at gel plate monoprinting to make decorative papers\, postcards\, and booklets. With gel plates\, you can transfer drawings and images from a variety of media\, and make botanical prints\, graphic art\, and collages. We will use the historic and cultural landscapes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore as our muse for imagery\, prose\, and poetry. \n  \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: \nNancy McKay specializes in presenting programs that tune into cultural\, historic\, and natural features of national parks and other protected landscapes. She uses artistic means (such as writing\, painting\, and printmaking) by which students deepen their understanding of these places. She has served as artist-in-residence in 4 national parks\, as a volunteer interpretive park ranger at 10 national parks\, and on the faculty of the John C. Campbell Folkschool.  Learn more at www.silkroadwandering.com. \n  \nREQUIRED TOOLS: \n\nRequired tools/materials are provided by your instructor and Folk and Field School and will be available once the course begins\n\nOPTIONAL TOOLS: \n\nSmall bottle of baby oil\nInexpensive clear packaging tape\nBring your own lunch\n\nCOURSE DATES: \n\nJuly 20-21 12:30-3:30\n\nCOURSE DETAILS: MINIMUM 6 MAXIMUM 11 \n\nTuition: $300\nSupply Fee: N/A
URL:https://phsb.org/event/gelli-print-making/
LOCATION:Thoreson Farm\, 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.\, Port Oneida Rural Historic District
CATEGORIES:Folk School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Bear Forever":MAILTO:contact@sleepingbearforever.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T143000
DTSTAMP:20260702T205133Z
CREATED:20260702T191744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T205133Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Leather 10-2:30
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nCOURSE OVERVIEW: \nThis beginner-friendly class will introduce you to the art of hand-sewing leather and canvas using a sewing awl. You will learn basic leather working skills while making a small pouch-style project and also a small wallet completely by hand. \nDuring the class\, students will learn simple pattern-making\, how to mark and cut leather\, how to set up and thread a sewing awl\, and basic hand-sewing techniques for joining leather pieces together. \nEach student will receive a small tool kit to take home\, including: \n\nA sewing awl\nA scratch awl\nCloth measuring tape\nExtra needles\n\nBy the end of the class\, you will have completed two small leather projects and gained the basic skills needed to continue sewing leather\, canvas\, and other heavy materials on your own \nREQUIRED TOOLS: \n\nRequired tools/materials are provided by your instructor an and will be available once the course begins.\nParticipants should bring lunch.\n\nCOURSE DATES \nJuly 16th 10am-12pm | 12:30pm-2:30pm  lunch in between \nJuly 23rd 10am-12pm | 12:30pm-2:30pm lunch in between \nCOURSE DETAILS: (MINIMUM 8 MAXIMUM 10) \nTuition: $100 \nSupply fee to the Instructor: $25
URL:https://phsb.org/event/intro-to-leather-10-230/
LOCATION:Thoreson Farm\, 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.\, Port Oneida Rural Historic District
CATEGORIES:Folk School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Bear Forever":MAILTO:contact@sleepingbearforever.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T143000
DTSTAMP:20260703T171459Z
CREATED:20260703T163852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T171459Z
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SUMMARY:Harmonica 101
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nCOURSE OVERVIEW:  \nJoin Luke for a special in-depth review of the history and machinery of the harmonica and learn how to play three positions of the diatonic pocket harp! Be ready for an afternoon of history and music! \n  \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: \nLuke Woltanski is a Leelanau County based Singer/Songwriter and nationally touring artist. Known for his original songwriting and musicality across several instruments\, he has made a name for himself in the Midwest Americana scene as an impressive harmonica player.  \n  \nREQUIRED TOOLS/SUPPLIES: \n\nHarmonicas will be available for purchase at the class.\n\nOPTIONAL TOOLS/SUPPLIES \n\nN/A\n\nCOURSE DATES:  \n\nJuly 23rd: 12:30-2:30\n\nCOURSE DETAILS: Minimum 10 Maximum 12  \n\nTuition: $75\nSupply Fee to Sleeping Bear Forever : $15\n\n 
URL:https://phsb.org/event/harmonica-101/
LOCATION:Thoreson Farm\, 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.\, Port Oneida Rural Historic District
CATEGORIES:Folk School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Bear Forever":MAILTO:contact@sleepingbearforever.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T203408Z
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SUMMARY:Knitting the Lakeshore  5:30-7:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nCOURSE OVERVIEW: \nGather around the table for an evening of wool\, conversation\, and steady hands. In this beginner-friendly knitting workshop\, you’ll learn foundational stitches while creating something useful and lasting. Along the way\, we’ll talk about fiber\, texture\, and the quiet rhythm of making by hand. Expect patient guidance\, locally inspired materials\, and a welcoming atmosphere where every stitch becomes part of a shared story. \n  \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: \nLiz Neddo is the owner and curator behind Wool & Honey\, a Michigan yarn shop rooted in slow craft\, community gathering\, and thoughtfully sourced fiber. With years of experience teaching knitters of all skill levels\, Liz creates welcoming spaces where students can build confidence\, learn practical skills\, and reconnect with handmade traditions. Their teaching style blends patient instruction with a warm\, community-centered approach inspired by life along the lakeshore. \n  \nREQUIRED TOOLS/SUPPLIES: \n\nRequired tools/materials are provided by your instructor and Folk and Field School\, and will be available for purchase once the course begins\n\nOPTIONAL TOOLS/SUPPLIES: \n\nStudents could bring a notebook for taking notes\nReading glasses if needed for close work\n\nCOURSE DATES: \n\nJuly 9th 5:30-7:30\nJuly 10th 5:30-7:30\nAugust 13th 5:30-7:30\nAugust 14th 5:30-7:30\n\nCOURSE DETAILS: \n\nTuition: $65\nSupply Fee: $12-$16 depending on yarn selection   (additional paid to the instructor)
URL:https://phsb.org/event/knitting-the-lakeshore-530-730-pm-2/
LOCATION:Thoreson Farm\, 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.\, Port Oneida Rural Historic District
CATEGORIES:Folk School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Bear Forever":MAILTO:contact@sleepingbearforever.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260814T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260814T193000
DTSTAMP:20260702T203508Z
CREATED:20260702T185122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T203508Z
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SUMMARY:Knitting the Lakeshore  5:30-7:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nCOURSE OVERVIEW: \nGather around the table for an evening of wool\, conversation\, and steady hands. In this beginner-friendly knitting workshop\, you’ll learn foundational stitches while creating something useful and lasting. Along the way\, we’ll talk about fiber\, texture\, and the quiet rhythm of making by hand. Expect patient guidance\, locally inspired materials\, and a welcoming atmosphere where every stitch becomes part of a shared story. \n  \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: \nLiz Neddo is the owner and curator behind Wool & Honey\, a Michigan yarn shop rooted in slow craft\, community gathering\, and thoughtfully sourced fiber. With years of experience teaching knitters of all skill levels\, Liz creates welcoming spaces where students can build confidence\, learn practical skills\, and reconnect with handmade traditions. Their teaching style blends patient instruction with a warm\, community-centered approach inspired by life along the lakeshore. \n  \nREQUIRED TOOLS/SUPPLIES: \n\nRequired tools/materials are provided by your instructor and Folk and Field School\, and will be available for purchase once the course begins\n\nOPTIONAL TOOLS/SUPPLIES: \n\nStudents could bring a notebook for taking notes\nReading glasses if needed for close work\n\nCOURSE DATES: \n\nJuly 9th 5:30-7:30\nJuly 10th 5:30-7:30\nAugust 13th 5:30-7:30\nAugust 14th 5:30-7:30\n\nCOURSE DETAILS: \n\nTuition: $65\nSupply Fee: $12-$16 depending on yarn selection   (additional paid to the instructor)
URL:https://phsb.org/event/knitting-the-lakeshore-530-730-pm-3/
LOCATION:Thoreson Farm\, 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.\, Port Oneida Rural Historic District
CATEGORIES:Folk School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Bear Forever":MAILTO:contact@sleepingbearforever.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260815T153000
DTSTAMP:20260702T215733Z
CREATED:20260702T195955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T215733Z
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SUMMARY: Twist & Treat: A German Baking Experience  10 am- 3:30
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nCOURSE OVERVIEW: \nEnjoy a day of learning how to bake traditional German pretzels & German marzipan candy making. You can soak up learning about these German traditional foods by signing up for one class or making a whole fun day of signing up for both. The Pretzel class comes with a lunch of Bratwurst\, sauerkraut\, and pretzels. The marzipan class ends on a sweet note with decorate-your-own dessert. \n  \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: \nJeff Pavlik spent his high school years living in Germany eating pretzels. Moving back to the United States\, he completed degrees in American History and interdisciplinary Studies\, then bought a neighborhood bakery in Farmington\, Michigan. For 25 years he crafted breads\, pastries and cakes but was renowned in Southeast Michigan for his pretzels. Jeff instructs and practices historic baking and foodways at museums around the country and shares this information on his Facebook page- Old World Bread.His pretzel class was designed as a STEAM class ( Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts and Math) so expect to learn more than just how to make a pretzel! “Chef Jeff” as his students call him\, is now the Culinary Arts Instructor of the Career Tech program at Lincoln High School in Warren\, Michigan. \n  \nKim Parr is a University of Michigan graduate with over thirty years of experience in the museum field\, specializing in immersive\, hands-on interpretation of everyday life in the past. Drawing on her wokr as the living history on-site coordinator at the Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village and as Curator of the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse\, she brings a deep understanding of domestic history to life. Through engaging storytelling and authentic detail\, she creates programs that connect audiences directly to the people\, skills\, and traditions of earlier times. \nREQUIRED TOOLS/SUPPLIES: \n\nN/A\n\nOPTIONAL TOOLS/SUPPLIES: \n\nFood coloring may stain their clothing.\nStudents may want to bring an apron\n\n  \nCOURSE DATES: \n\nAugust 15th\n\nPretzel Making: 10 am-12 pm\nMarzipan Making: 1:30 pm-3:30 pm\n\n\n\nCOURSE DETAILS: Minimum 8 Maximum 12 \n\nTuition: $160\nSupply Fee: N/A
URL:https://phsb.org/event/twist-treat-a-german-baking-experience-10-am-330/
LOCATION:Thoreson Farm\, 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.\, Port Oneida Rural Historic District
CATEGORIES:Folk School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phsb.org/wp-content/uploads/Kim-Parr-baking.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Bear Forever":MAILTO:contact@sleepingbearforever.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T170000
DTSTAMP:20260703T205819Z
CREATED:20260703T205313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T205819Z
UID:16452-1787731200-1787763600@phsb.org
SUMMARY:Basketmaking
DESCRIPTION:The art of basketmaking is as old as time. As a necessity\, baskets served many purposes from the period of hunter/gatherers\, to the farmer’s garden harvest\, to a unique back pack. Come learn how to make your basket. \nDate is tentative. Details to come….
URL:https://phsb.org/event/basketmaking/
LOCATION:Thoreson Farm\, 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.\, Port Oneida Rural Historic District
CATEGORIES:Folk School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Bear Forever":MAILTO:contact@sleepingbearforever.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T170000
DTSTAMP:20260702T193145Z
CREATED:20260702T193145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T193145Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Papermaking   2-5 pm
DESCRIPTION:COURSE OVERVIEW: \nYou will learn the sustainable art and practice of creating handmade paper with equipment you probably have at home!  Utilizing kitchen blenders\, handmade mould & deckles and recycled paper\, you can create beautiful papers for your artistic practices\, including collage\, journaling\, sculpture and more.  Students will learn the Western dip method of papermaking with recycled paper\, creating a pulp mixture\, pulling a sheet\, couching and drying.  Time will be provided to experiment with a variety of added colorants\, inclusions and textures to create unique artful papers. \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: \nKim Bigard is a life-long learner & collector of skills.  Graduating from CMU with degrees in art & museum studies\, she has worked with Art Reach of Mid Michigan since 2009 and currently holds the position of Education Coordinator.  She practices & teaches a variety of media to all ages\, but focuses heavily on fiber arts. Environmentally conscious\, she embraces the sustainability of fiber arts and enjoys being able to marry her love of gardening and the natural world with papermaking by including botanicals in her works. \n  \nREQUIRED TOOLS: \n\nRequired tools/materials are provided by your instructor and Folk and Field School\, and will be available once the course begins\n\nOPTIONAL TOOLS: \n\nAdditional recycled papers (free of plastic or staples\, colored paper is fine.\nClean dryer lint (natural fibers only – no synthetics or pet hair)\nPressed botanicals if desired\n\n  \nCourse Dates: \nSeptember 3rd 2-5pm \n  \nCourse Details: MINIMUM 8 MAXIMUM 12 \nTuition: $100
URL:https://phsb.org/event/intro-to-papermaking-2-5-pm-2/
LOCATION:Thoreson Farm\, 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.\, Port Oneida Rural Historic District
CATEGORIES:Folk School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Bear Forever":MAILTO:contact@sleepingbearforever.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260703T214829Z
CREATED:20260703T213244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T214829Z
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SUMMARY:Woodworking: Shaving Horse
DESCRIPTION:Get your hands into the art of wood working! There are many things you can make with a shaving horse. So we’ll start with that! Create this traditional tool used to make wood chair parts\, a 3-legged stool\, and for roughing out wooden utensils such as spoons\, or tool handles. \nDate is tentative. Details to come….
URL:https://phsb.org/event/woodworking-shaving-horse/
LOCATION:Thoreson Farm\, 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.\, Port Oneida Rural Historic District
CATEGORIES:Folk School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Bear Forever":MAILTO:contact@sleepingbearforever.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T153000
DTSTAMP:20260702T221722Z
CREATED:20260702T202527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T221722Z
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SUMMARY:Flax to Linen - 2 workshops 9 - 3:30
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nTwo Workshops: Linen’s Journey… Seed to Fiber and Flax Fiber to Yarn \nCOURSE OVERVIEW: \nThis  course/workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to use traditional flax processing equipment to create a “strick” of flax\, which can then be spun into linen yarn. After a brief introduction of the presenters and description of the flax plant\, the processes of rippling\, breaking\, scutching\, hackling\, and spinning will be discussed. Participants will then be provided with retted flax to physically create the clean line fiber. The program will conclude with time for conversation about and spinning of the fiber into linen yarn . \n  \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: \nThe Blodgett family has been involved in spinning and weaving for over 50 years. They began growing and processing flax in 1982\, and in 1983\, they started demonstration flax fiber extraction using traditional methods and equipment. In 2014\, they began teaching about flax history\, plant biology\, and the processes of spinning and weaving linen. \nTom earned a BAchelor of Science degree in Natural Resources-Interpretation from Ohio State University in 1972. He later received a master’s degree in education\, first from Xavier University in 1976 and then from the University of Phoenix in 2007. Joanne holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics-Clothing and Textiles\, also from Ohio State University\, which she obtained in 1971. \nTOm’s career includes over 30 years of experience in natural and cultural history interpretation\, along with 11 years as a high school science teacher. Joanne has been a pioneering skills teacher and fiber spinning demonstrator for more than 20 years. Currently\, Tom and Joanne serve as seasonal historical interpreters at the Blackberry Farm Museum and Park\, managed by the Fox Valley Park District in Au \n  \nREQUIRED TOOLS: \n\nRequired tools/materials are provided by your instructor and Folk and Field School and will be available once the course begins\nStudents will have to bring a spinning wheel\n\nOPTIONAL TOOLS: \n\nN/A\n\nCOURSE DATES: \n\nSeptember 19th: 9:00am-3:30pm (1 hour break from 11:30-12:30)\n\n  \nCOURSE DETAILS: MINIMUM 10 MAXIMUM “unlimited” but let’s say 20 \n\nTuition: $125\nSupply Fee to Instructor: $5
URL:https://phsb.org/event/flax-to-linen-2-workshops/
LOCATION:Thoreson Farm\, 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.\, Port Oneida Rural Historic District
CATEGORIES:Folk School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Bear Forever":MAILTO:contact@sleepingbearforever.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260926T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260703T221016Z
CREATED:20260703T220221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T221016Z
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SUMMARY:Woodworking: 3-legged stool
DESCRIPTION:Starting with a shaving horse\, craft your one-of-a-kind 3-legged stool for your home\, workshop or a surprise gift! \nDate to be confirmed. Details to come…
URL:https://phsb.org/event/woodworking-3-legged-stool/
LOCATION:Thoreson Farm\, 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.\, Port Oneida Rural Historic District
CATEGORIES:Folk School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Bear Forever":MAILTO:contact@sleepingbearforever.org
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