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SUMMARY:Intro to Papermaking   2-5 pm
DESCRIPTION:CLICK TO 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 for purchase once the course begins\n\nSupply Fee to the instructor upon arrival: $10\n\n\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: \nTuition: $100 \nSupply Fee to the Instructor upon arrival: $10 (CASH OR CHECK ONLY)
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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SUMMARY:Farm To Table Dinners
DESCRIPTION: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 by an historical landscape\, the intimate dining experience celebrates the connection between farmers and food\, inviting you to slow down\, savor\, and hear stories of the past. \nSOLD OUT! –  JOIN OUR WAITLIST
URL:https://phsb.org/event/farm-to-table-dinners-2/
LOCATION:Burfiend Farm\, 2046 South Port Oneida Road\, Maple City\, MI\, 49664\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Bear Forever":MAILTO:contact@sleepingbearforever.org
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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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SUMMARY:Annual Volunteer & Donor Appreciation Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Our annual gathering at the Olsen Farm is a time to meet with other supporters of Sleeping Bear Forever! Enjoy a meal together and hear about the accomplishments of the season from all aspects of our programs and projects. For current members and volunteers only.
URL:https://phsb.org/event/annual-volunteer-donor-appreciation-dinner/
LOCATION:Port Oneida Heritage Center\, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy\, Glen Arbor\, MI\, 49636\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Bear Forever":MAILTO:contact@sleepingbearforever.org
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SUMMARY:Flax to Linen - 2 workshops 9 - 3:30
DESCRIPTION:CLICK TO 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: \n\nTuition: $125\nSupply Fee to Instructor: $5 (CASH OR CHECK ONLY)
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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SUMMARY:Intro to Rug Hooking 101  9/23 and 9/30 1-4 pm
DESCRIPTION:CLICK TO 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! \nTHIS IS A TWO PART CLASS\, A WEEK APART \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\nSeptember 23 &  September 30th 1-4\nTWO PART SESSION A WEEK APART\n\nCOURSE DETAILS: \n\nTuition: $100\nSupply Fee to the Instructor: $60 (CASH OR CHECK ONLY)
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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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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