SKILLSHARE SUN

  This class will include an introduction to visioning with the Drum as an Invocation, creating a 15” circle drum where we will be learning to weave our own drums in a traditional style, and to close, choosing a beater for the drum. Raw Deer hides will be the skins for your chosen drum, a maplewood frame and rawhide lace to fashion and weave this drum into an Instrument. The Intuitive nature of these hand drums comes from the Prayerful Meditation that is called upon to create such a Sacred Item and touches on the Rhythm and Journey that is the Heart Beat of Earth Mother. Intuitive Drum Making will be shared by Raven...

30 December, 2024

    In this class we will learn how to use different kinds of leather and tools by hand. Each participant will get a chance to design their own bag, each one of a kind. There will be multiple types of leather available. I will talk about pattern making, sewing leather and anything form hide tanning to road kill!   Intuitive Leather bags by Shele Jessee...

06 January, 2025

  In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the basics of shibori-inspired folding and binding techniques to create beautiful patterns on fabric with indigo dye. We’ll discuss setting up the vat and spend time preparing our materials for dyeing. The use of indigo dye, or aizome, has a long and cherished history in Japan. The deep blue colors for which Japanese textiles are celebrated come from the leaves of the tade ai, a plant introduced to Japan from China in the sixth century. Shibori is a Japanese technique of manual resist dyeing used to make patterns on fabrics. One of the most exhilarating things about using resists when dyeing fabric is the unknown result that awaits when you unwrap your piece. Resists can involve folding, stitching, binding, twisting,...

27 December, 2024

The literature boasts that IUDs are "the safest and most effective form of birth control"; yet, in almost every conversation where the subject is brought up there are stories of other women's negative and often life altering or threatening experiences…. many of them dating back 35+ years. It seems that a large number of people have been affected by these devices in one way or another. Since experiencing a severe health crisis caused by a copper Paragard IUD nine years ago, Tamara has been in contact with hundreds of thousands of other women suffering from similar clusters of problems who are also undergoing the same challenges of figuring out how to detoxify & support our bodies to get back into balance following this poisoning. Due to...

12 January, 2024

  This Friday Night Shabbat Service is an interactive, ritual-based experience rooted in Jewish Tradition. Together we will light candles, bless the challah, and connect with the sacred spirit of Shabbat. The practice of shabbat invites us to slow down, connect with ourselves, our community, the land that holds us, and the divine. This service is open to all people regardless of their spiritual or religious orientation.   Kabbalat Shabbat: Welcoming The Sacred will be held by Gabrielle Cohen McDade.    ...

09 January, 2025

Make a net bag for your water bottle using tools made from oak shoots & redwood. These bags are light and versatile and make it easy to carry your water bottle with you wherever you go. The same knot used can also be applied to larger projects like carrying nets, fishing nets, etc…. Either rent tools or buy them to take home.   Knotted Net Water Bottle Bags will be shared by Tamara Wilder ...

12 January, 2024

  In this class we will share in the Yerbera Tradition of Curandersimo and bring to life recipes from the book “Latine Herbalism: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Curanderismo, Healing Plants, and Folk Traditions of the Americas”. This hands-on class will be a fun experience were we share in story, medicine making and herbal knowledge.   You will leave with a custom botanical Baño blend and two apothecary preparations. There will also be time to connect about Latine Herbalism and the living tradition of Curanderismo.   Latine Herbalism and Modern Curanderismo will be taught by Josie Casteñada.    ...

31 December, 2024

Lauhala Kupe’e - Pandanus bracelet weaving3 hours Introduction, prep and weaving bracelet with dried pandanus leaves. 20 students capacity, Materials fee $15   Lauhala Kupe’e - Pandanus bracelet weaving will be taught by Kumu Farrah Mahealani Linder....

08 January, 2023

  Li Laʻi Poʻo and ʻoli - Ti Leaf Head Lei and chant- Learn how to make a Hawaiian Ti leaf Lei to wear in your head for ceremony and for celebrations. Learn the significance of the Ti Plant in Hawaiian culture and the chant to hold the mana (spirit power)that accompanies it.   Lei Laʻi Poʻo and ʻoli - Ti Leaf Head Lei and chant will shared by Kumu Farrah Mahealani Linder...

07 January, 2023

Join me in a heartfelt ceremony. Altars, ancient portals to anchor our prayers/intentions, serve as bridges between us, our council, and our heart’s path. In this ceremony, we will explore the profound art of weaving and tending to an altar—an extension of our very being. Guided by the loving presence of elemental companions, we will delve into the transformative power of intention and embodied presence. The essence and significance of an altar. How to weave an altar as a reflection of your heart. Techniques for establishing and nurturing a connection with your ancestors and inner council. The sacred practice of tending to your altar with reverence. The art of gracefully closing your altar, completing the cycle of intention. Our time together will be a soul-nurturing journey, offering a glimpse into the profound...

02 January, 2025