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  • Katie Shepard

    Project: Katie Shepard Hotel on NMI

    Volunteers should expect to spend 3-7 days on North Manitou Island. Transportation will be provided by boat from Leland. Multiple painting and carpentry projects will be completed.

  • Happiness Hikes: Sunset Shores Beach 7:30 pm

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    Sunset Shores Beach Port Oneida

    Experience some of the most beautiful places in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in a whole new way  – through our guided Happiness Hikes.

  • Intro to Papermaking 2-5 pm

    Thoreson Farm 3694 S. Thoreson Rd., Port Oneida Rural Historic District

    You will learn the sustainable art and practice of creating handmade paper with equipment you probably have at home! 

    $100.00

  • Farm To Table Dinners

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    Burfiend Farm 2046 South Port Oneida Road, Maple City, MI, United States

    Set in the open fields of the historic Burfiend Farm, guests will gather to enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal by a local chef, featuring seasonal ingredients and regional flair. Surrounded […]

  • Woodworking: Shaving Horse

    Thoreson Farm 3694 S. Thoreson Rd., Port Oneida Rural Historic District

    Let's build together a shaving horse, a basic tool that will allow you to make many handcrafted projects!

  • Annual Volunteer & Donor Appreciation Dinner

    Port Oneida Heritage Center 3164 W. Harbor Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

    Our annual gathering at the Olsen Farm for current Sleeping Bear Forever members and volunteers.

    Free

  • Flax to Linen – 2 workshops 9 – 3:30

    Thoreson Farm 3694 S. Thoreson Rd., Port Oneida Rural Historic District

    Use traditional flax processing equipment to create a “strick” of flax, which can then be spun into linen yarn

    $125.00

  • Intro to Rug Hooking 101 9/23 and 9/30 1-4 pm

    Thoreson Farm 3694 S. Thoreson Rd., Port Oneida Rural Historic District

    Students will learn the basics of primitive rug hooking including tools and techniques while completing a small decorative mat.

    $100.00

  • Woodworking: 3-legged stool

    Thoreson Farm 3694 S. Thoreson Rd., Port Oneida Rural Historic District

    Starting with a shaving horse, craft your one-of-a-kind 3-legged stool for your home, workshop or a surprise gift! Date to be confirmed. Details to come...

  • Exploring Indigo Dyeing

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER COURSE OVERVIEW: Learn a bit about the different types of indigo dye and the varied sources for them. Explore techniques for folding and tying items to […]

  • Path to Page: Hiking & Writing Date TBD

    With the beautiful surroundings and oral history of the farms as your inspiration, along with guidance and instruction from Anne-Marie, you will have the opportunity to write and share some creative prose.

  • Intro to Leather Working 10-2:30

    Thoreson Farm 3694 S. Thoreson Rd., Port Oneida Rural Historic District

    This 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. 

    $100.00