SKILLSHARE SUN

Botanical Bundle Dyeing : An Introduction to the Plant Dye Rainbow. A natural dye class where one can learn all the elements of bundle dyeing to successfully use the skill at home on any natural fiber. Participants will be guided through dyeing their own 22"x22" 100% silk scarf while learning: what dyes, how to identify and harvest dyes, recognizing & storing plants/food waste for dye, mordanting fabric, an explanation of natural fibers, applying the dye, bundling techniques, finishing methods and so much more. There will be space for questions and deeper dives into the plants themselves. The silks we create can be used as scarves, hair wraps, bandanas, tarot card holders, swaddles, & so much more! Bundle dyeing is a great way to start or nourish your...

31 December, 2024

Techniques and practices that directly affect the now and shift reality. All breath tools can be incorporated instantly and you can self regulate balance. Whether you require endurance and energy or feeling disoriented and need to relax and focus to make resourceful choices or you’re experiencing triggers and need to regulate and release. This class will stimulate your breath connection to expand access and discuss this vital multi-tool of breath we can choose to use. Discover how to connect breath awareness with regulating your nervous system as you explore your inner terrain of reactions and responses to your environments and the projections in life. Develop a practice with these methods to continue in daily life. The breath is an ancient and extensive tool to consciously carry for thriving in...

31 December, 2024

This is 60 minutes of guided conscious breathing to regulate the nervous system and influence the day in an elevated and embodied way. Infuse your day with this practice to ignite a steady and fresh flow of connection and attunement to the natural elemental rhythms. These practices will develop self-awareness and regulation, reduce stress and stressors, increase clarity and focus, increase motivation and creativity, and access natural meditative states. Create momentum with each session to bring into your routine, your life, and all your passions. Multi-disciplinary, science-based and principle-based Breathwork practices will be provided and guided within each unique session. No experience required and all skill levels and abilities are welcome. This will be offered each day before breakfast and morning circle.   Breath Vitality will be shared by...

31 December, 2024

  Learn how to sew your own Buckskin Bag! Instructor Cameron Green will you guide you through the process of sewing and working with traditional brain-tanned buckskin. We will start with a basic pattern, with options for making it your own like various stitch patterns and buttons to choose from. A great opportunity to make something with your hands, and drop into the grounded nature of traditional crafting.   Cameron Green will be teaching Buckskin Bags....

02 January, 2025

    A Cacao Ceremony is an experience of cultivating the connection to the heart and the essence of IxCacao, Cacao Mother Goddess. It is sacred time to connect to your inner Joy and open the heart for healing, compassion, and forgiveness. Let’s share a cup of Cacao to deepen our connection to Mother Earth together.   Look forward to movement, song, a guided meditation, and Limpia to circle the and flow the energy of the Heart.   Ceremonia de IxCacao - IxCacao Ceremony will be held by Josie Casteñada.    ...

31 December, 2024

Windsong Martin is a singer, songwriter and women’s ceremonial guide from Southern Oregon with a passion for singing with others. She has been participating in women’s ceremonial circles for 40 years. She has written and gathered a wealth of songs written for Women’s ceremony. Windsong has completed a new book, “Reviving Sacred Woman” focused on this theme, which will include songs, rituals and wonderful photos. This will be available at her class. In this workshop Windsong will guide you thru a selection of chants and songs specific to the phases of a woman’s life, including Birth songs, Coming of Age, Women’s Empowerment and honoring Elder songs. The circle will include ceremonial formats, and will be a singing journey into your own voice, blending in harmony with others....

11 January, 2024

In this fun and delicious beginner cheesemaking class, we will make fresh mozzarella and burrata. You will get to take some of the cheese you make home with you and will also receive a full instruction booklet to be able to recreate this cheese at home!   Aiyah will be teaching Cheesemaking....

06 January, 2025

  As human beings, in today’s modern world, we can’t loose sight that we are animals. The more we live our lives with the elements in mind, tuning into the rhythms of light and dark, adjusting to the seasons, connecting to nature, and creating habits that bring the body into balance, the more we can lower inflammation and create a life that includes health and vitality. Circadian habits are the habits of our ancestors and can be incorporated in our modern day lives. How and when we move, eat, sleep, breathe, and live all make up the whole of who we are and how well our body and spirit can function. We’ll dive into ancestral habits that are aligned with our biochemistry and hormonal system. The more we can...

30 December, 2024

  In this class you will be learning the art of crafting coal-burned spoons while honing essential knife safety skills. This is an ancestral skill you can use to shape functional and beautiful utensils using time-honored methods. Simultaneously, acquire crucial knife safety skills, ensuring confidence and precision in your craft. From proper grip techniques to understanding blade angles, this class prioritizes a safe and supportive environment, empowering participants to create beautiful, functional spoons while fostering a keen awareness of knife safety practices. Embark on a creative journey that blends artistry with safety, leaving you with both a beautiful handmade spoon and newfound skills to carry into future projects. Please provide your own knife for this class. I will be bringing a few for purchase if needed. Coal...

31 December, 2023

Fire is the life force of us all :: the Sun we revolve around, the hearth at the center of our homes, the lava core of our Earth, and the energy feeding all life on this planet. This being transforms and catalyzes life, story, and ritual. They are a profound spiritual teacher and source for endless lessons and growth. In this class you will learn how to build and sustain a fire from the landscape :: gathering wood, building a fire structure, and practicing both the bow drill and hand drill methods of friction fire. Through patient courtship and curiosity, we can call on the solar energy stored in our bodies and the bones of plant beings to create a flame and deepen our connection to...

03 January, 2025