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SUMMER SESSIONS

In 2023 we are hosting three summer weekends of half day, full day, and multi-day classes at Bald Hill Farm and Highland Woodshop. The classes are taught by local educators, craftspeople, scientists, tradespeople, small business owners, and community members who are all dedicated to our relationships between each other and our environment here in the Willamette Valley.

Weekday Evenings

SECOND AUGUST SESSION

Saturday August 26th

Eco Printing - Plant Portraits on Paper - Chris Bentley (for adults and youth 8+ w/ a parent)

The Scythe, a Brief Intro to Managing Grassland and Landscape with this Versatile, Efficient, and Enjoyable Tool - Kiko Denzer (for adults and youth 15+ w/ a parent)

Wooden Mallets: Build a Shop Tool - Nathaniel Stein (for adults and youth 10+ w/ a parent)

Sunday August 27th

Pupusas, Curtido, and Salsa Tomate from Scratch - Arely Hanson (for adults and youth 15+ w/ a parent)

Saturday August 26th and Sunday August 27th

Pack Basket Weaving - Rose Holdorf (for adults and youth 14+ w/ a parent)

Build and Weave: Rug Making with a Twining Loom - Sarah Edwardsson and Barry Glassman (for adults 18+)

PAST CLASSES

Saturday July 22nd

Eco Printing - Plant Portraits on Paper - Chris Bentley (for adults and youth 8+ w/ a parent)

Beginning Crochet: The Coral Reef Project - Shellece Millison (for adults and youth 8+ w/ a parent)

Bike Repair and Maintenance - Trevor Heald (for adults and youth 8+ w/ a parent)

Introduction to Blacksmithing - Chris Highfield (for youth 8+ w/ a parent)

Sunday July 23rd

Beginning Spoon Carving - Rose Holdorf (for adults and youth 14+ w/ a parent)

Growing Medicinal Plants in the Willamette Valley - Jaci Guerena (for adults and youth 12+ w/ a parent)

Introduction to Blacksmithing - Chris Highfield (for youth 8+ w/ a parent)

Saturday July 22nd and Sunday July 23rd

Community Build: Timber Frame Shelter - William Fowlkes (for adults 18+)

WEDNESDAY EVENING SESSIONS

July 19th, July 26th, August 2nd, & August 9th

Earthen Plasters and Cob for an Existing Home: Use the Dirt under your Feet to Upgrade and Ornament Your Home - Kiko Denzer (for adults and youth 14+ w/ a parent)

Introduction to Willow Weaving for Beginners - Margaret Mathewson (for adults and youth 11+ w/ a parent)

Woodcarving Week to Week - Rose Holdorf (for adults and youth 14+ w/ a parent)

Hands with Clay - Teiya Inokuma (for adults 18+)

FIRST AUGUST SESSION

Saturday, August 12th

Weaving with Willow Bark - Deb Curtis (for adults 18+)

Bird Watching Basics/Observando Pájaros Lo Básico - Marcía Snyder and Tyler Wilson (for adults and youth 12+ w/ a parent)

Beginning Herbalism for Youth - Marta Capriles (for youth only, ages 10-18)

Build a Modern Coat Rack - Nathaniel Stein (for adults and youth 10+ w/ a parent)

Sunday August 13th

Wrapped Zen Rocks - Deb Curtis (for adults 18+)

Create with Clay: Pottery and Hand-building - Laura Young (for adults and youth 8+ w/ a parent)

Saving Wild Seeds Emily Wittkop (for adults and youth 8+ w/ a parent)

Build Your Own Tiered Book Tree - Katherine Edmonds (for adults and youth 16+ w/ a parent)

Beginning Basketry for Youth - Marta Capriles (for youth only, ages 10-18)

Saturday, August 12th and Sunday August 13th

Community Build: Earth Oven - Learn to Make a Traditional Wood-Fired Masonry Oven for Bread, Pizza, and Everything Else - Kiko Denzer (for adults and youth 15+ w/ a parent)

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