Bezel stone setting will be a two part (two workshops) skillshare. Learn the fundamentals of bezel stone setting from start to finish. We'll cover how to build and fit and properly secure a cabochon stone and finishing basics. Create your own wearable piece. Choice of brass, copper and sterling silver. Must have prior metalsmithing fundamental skills or take Metalsmithing Basics skillshare. Kelly Tully will be teaching Bezel Stone Setting....
Inside this class, we explore birth as both a biological dance between mother and baby and a sacred rite of passage, one that is designed to strengthen a woman’s intuition, trust, and inner capacity. Before the medicalized model of birth took hold, childbirth was honored as a woman’s rite of passage: a journey into the deepest parts of oneself. It was prepared for, prayed over, and held with reverence. Women are being called to remember this rite today, as birth is the first imprint our children have with the physical world & an experience that invites us to trust our inner knowing over external authority. In this class, we will explore how to prepare the physical body, mind, and spirit for birth. We will also walk through the...
A class where beginner & intermediates natural dyers can learn all the elements of bundle dyeing to successfully use the skill at home on any natural fiber. Participants will dye their own. 22x22" pure silk scarf while learning: what dyes, how to identify and harvest dye plants, store & recognize food waste for dye, mordanting fabric, an explanation of natural fibers, applying the dye, bundling methods, and binding techniques - all amongst time for questions and deeper dives into the plants x colors. Bundle dyeing is a fabulous technique for covering stains, creating color, and bring new life to the clothing and textiles you already have. We will be dyeing our silk with an array of fresh & dried flowers. tree barks, root powders, compost, & more. Bundle...
A Cacao Ceremony is an experience of cultivating the connection to the Cacao Mother / Earth Deity, IxCacao. It is a sacred time to develop your inner Joy and engage the heart - mind pathway. In this ceremony we will honor the days Nahual per the Mayan calendar. As well as share in song, a guided meditation, and a cup of cacao elixir, made with intention in the ancestral way. We end with a Limpia (energy cleanse) to release the energy and emerge anew from our ceremonial time together. Josie Castaneda will be holding the Cacao Ceremony & Latine Herbalism: The Art of Cacao for Feminine Wellness....
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. If you are preparing for a special ceremonial time in the life of yourself, your daughter or some special woman in your life this will be a great resource for you. You do not have to have previous experience singing. Bring a notebook or recording device. 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...
Songs for grounding, reconnecting, and lifting each other up: Come sing old and new songs of empowerment and inspiration, to connect with each other and the powers that move us. Get energized with Wimmin’s Music classics from the eighties with sing-along choruses, rejuvenating songs from the likes of Cris Williamson, Holly Near, Sweet Honey and the Rock, Ferron, and Naomi LittleBear Morena. Learn some of Dharmika’s circle songs, born of years spent walking in Oregon’s mountains, swimming in creeks, and circling around the fire. Bring one of your favorites to share, if you wish. Dharmika will be sharing Chant Alchemy and a Plant Identification Walk...
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....
In this class you will be learning the art of crafting coal-burned spoons while honing essential knife safety skills. This is and 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...
I spent years at the side of my teacher traveling throughout India, Nepal and the States. One of my favorite tasks was to make tea—more specifically chai. Traveling with a spice tiffin, I would find myself in different kitchens each day with the invitation to fill the space with spice songs brewed to beckon warm connection. Chai became more than a drink. It became an artistic expression of ancestral recipes taught through stories exchanged, love extended and embraced moments of stillness shared with once strangers, but now friends. In this workshop through the collective spirit of cooking together, we will enter into courtship with chai to explore Ayurveda’s wisdom and approach to culinary spices for promoting digestive health. Through story and engaging with the five senses,...
Contemporary Chakra Dance is an immersive, ritual‑inspired movement class designed to ground the body, connect you to the land beneath you, and awaken and balance all seven chakras through contemporary dance. This practice blends intuitive movement with simple, accessible choreography that supports both energetic alignment and embodied expression. This class unfolds like a living ceremony. We’ll explore formations, group patterns, and interactive choreography that bring everyone together, creating the feeling of a shared production rather than a traditional dance class. Contemporary Chakra Dance will be shared by Tasia Mantzoros. ...