ALL CLASSES

Learn the basics of woodcarving, mortise and tenon joinery, and furniture design with this simple, hand-carved 3 legged stool.

Learn to knit for the first time and complete a pair of fingerless gloves with a thumbhole.

Discover the beautiful exotic world of lichens, what their patterns show us about the world, and why they matter.

This class will introduce participants to the art of traditional blacksmithing.

Students will learn the process of carving their very own spoon, from splitting a log to carving finishing touches.

Rug twining is a craft that is easy to learn and makes use of inexpensive or cast off materials!

Learn about the harvest, process, and durability of the naturally magical material, birch bark!

This class is a chance to help furnish the Tarweed Folk School space while learning the fundamentals of staked furniture construction.

Discover the wonders of lacto-fermentation basics through the lens of sauerkraut!

Explore the beautiful yet utilitarian world of band weaving.

Learn the basics of bean to bar chocolate making.

Meet Wednesday evenings for four weeks to learn about green wood and carving spoons, chopsticks, spreaders, and more!

In this one day intensive, students will learn to backstrap weave plainweave bands on a grindvev (band heddle).

Skip your exercise class and learn to turn a wooden bowl using foot power and elbow grease!

Explore working with wool roving and a barbed needle to create a Mother Earth being and basket full of harvest vegetables and fruits.

Build resilience in the winter months in this evening class that will help build skills in building immunity and stimulating immunity when a challenge arises.

Come learn woodworking techniques and how to make a bluebird house out of cedar!

Weave a small vessel from juncus and other fibrous plants that can be commonly found in the wetlands and neighborhoods of our Willamette Valley.

Learn a traditional woodworking technique to create hand-cut marquetry using shop-sawn veneers with a fret saw.

We'll cover how to take raw plants and transform them into healing concoctions!

Knowing how to fix your own bike is empowering and might get you or your friends out of a jam. Come learn with us!

Construct a sturdy wooden mallet from start to finish.

In this four week class, students will learn to backstrap weave both plainweave and pickup bands on a grindvev (band heddle).

Shaving horses are useful tools for any woodcarver, and paired with the drawknife it is a favorite tool in the shop! Join Rose over a hardworking weekend to build your own favorite new tool.

Learn to sharpen just about any tool, just about anywhere.

An introduction to working with earth as a building material- from plaster wall finishes to sculptural and structural mud!

Students will explore clay/marks and expression through prompts and play with the medium of clay.

Learn to add color to textiles using colorful flowers and plants from nature!

Learn to sew a basic top using recycled fabric or scraps, taught by career costume designer, Kristine Berg.

Students will learn multiple traditional weaving techniques with cedar bark.

This class will introduce participants to the art of traditional blacksmithing.

Learn and practice various woodworking techniques to hang a gorgeous fern on your wall.

Learn how flax becomes linen! Take cordage from retted flax straw through the traditional steps of breaking, scutching, and hackling to reveal soft, strong line fiber.

Weave a willow shopping basket, suitable for the farmers market, grocery store, or harvesting vegetables from your own garden!

Learn to weave a ribbed basket from willow!

Want to learn to repair your clothes, make your favorite pieces last longer, or embellish your wardrobe with personal touches? Taught over four evenings, this class will cover mending both woven and knit fabrics by hand and machine.

Explore different versions of herbal first-aid kits to help deal with situations while backpacking, traveling by car, or flying.

Prepare to celebrate Solstice and all our winter holidays by making a light to shine on that longest night of the year.

Use locally salvaged Port Orford Cedar to construct a Japanese inspired toolbox with a locking lid.

Learn the art, science, and traditional craft of making your own goat milk soap from scratch.

Get a head start on planning and planting this year, by learning which dye plants will thrive in your garden and yield a harvest of flowers, leaves, and foliage that are proven sources of fiber dyes.

Students will craft their own wooden drop spindle and begin learning to spin their own yarn.

Learn to make a classic el Salvadoran plate, pupusas with curtido and salsa tomate!

Come learn to weave with colorful willow bark.

Learn to crochet or build your skills to participate in the coral reef project.

Learn the basics of willow and mixed bark basketry using local colorful weaving materials!

Come enjoy a fall day at Bald Hill Farm and learn to preserve the bounty of apples!

Make a series of flat or shallow willow basketry trays in a mix of beautiful colors- round, square cornered and leaf or boat shaped.

Curious to learn how to repair your knit clothing, but are unsure how or where to begin? Darning worn out socks is an excellent place to start!

Learn about acorns as a food staple in the Willamette Valley and around the world.