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Introduction to Claw Hammer Banjo with Summer Deal-Schulz

In this introductory class to claw hammer banjo you will gain the foundation of play to set your practice in the right direction. » read more

Forge Welding Workshop with Robert Schulz

Learning to forge weld offers endless possibilities to creative design, and is critical for those who wish to do historic work. » read more

Making Woodworking Tools: Wooden Block Plane and Frame Saw with Dan Peper

Participants in this class will learn how to make two fundamental hand woodworking tools. » read more

Herb Harvesting and Medicine Making with Carol Willis

Let’s harvest roots, leaves, and seeds for our winter use. » read more

Collecting and Identifying Wild Fungi with Craig Dunek

Most people like to eat wild mushrooms but are too scared to pick anything except morels. Learn the fool-proof-four, other edible species, and how to distinguish poisonous species. » read more

Custards 101 with Sofya Blyum-Hundt

Take the guesswork out of scrumptious, show-stopping desserts like flan (crème caramel), crème anglaise, crème brûlée, pots-de-crème, and basic baked custard. » read more

Pottery: Introduction to Handbuilding and Wheel Throwing with Maureen Karlstad

Learn the basics of working with clay. After a few lessons in handbuilding to develop an understanding of the nature of clay, students will be ready to take to the wheel and begin the process of centering and throwing. » read more

Wine and Clay with Maureen Karlstad

We will begin our Friday evening with a glass of wine and a short demonstration/lecture. » read more

Build and Bake In a Portable Brick Oven with David S. Cargo

Join David S. Cargo to learn how to build and bake in a portable stacked-brick oven. » read more

Clay for Kids with Maureen Karlstad

Spend some time in the studio learning new skills as well as working on projects of your own choosing. The beginning of each class will be a short demonstration of techniques for working with clay. » read more

Firewood Making with Vince Hundt

Get ready to heat your home with the original renewable fuel – firewood.

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Do It Yourself Solar Hot Water with Jon Passi

This course will give you both hands-on, and background information, plus the ability to assess possible sites, and calculate approximate costs for domestic solar hot water systems. » read more

Portable Sawmilling with William M. Lasko

Have you ever wanted to get some lumber cut from your own timber? Learn how little it can cost to produce lumber from those walnut trees or to build that chicken coop. » read more

The Coop with Dan Johnson

In this workshop students will be introduced to different chicken coop designs and the pros and cons of stationary and mobile units. » read more

Farmstead Dairy with Daphne Kingsley

This is an intro level course geared towards the adventurous dairy novice and anyone interested in learning how to make high quality dairy products at home. » read more

Scandinavian Log Sauna with William M. Lasko

In this 10 day course, we will be building an authentic Scandinavian full-scribe-to-fit log sauna, which entails the same construction as a Log Cabin or Log Home. » read more

Draft Horse Basics with Robert Schulz

This is an introductory course for those interested in working with horses in harness. » read more

Curtains with Jessica Hooper

Curtains, curtains curtains! In this class you will learn the fundamentals of sewing with a machine. » read more

Residential Energy Efficiency with John Fergus

This half day class will cover practice and theory for creating energy efficiency in both new and existing residential structures.

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Hand Forged Axe with Thomas Latané

Class project will be a belt axe (a little larger than a tomahawk) or a hewing hatchet, depending on whether the student chooses to weld the edge steel in the center or on one side of the bit. » read more

Root Cellaring Tour with Lauren Hunt

Take your garden bounty one step further by exploring how to store your produce away for winter using natural cold storage. » read more

Basic Broom Making with John Holzwart

Discover the art of making beautiful and functional handmade brooms! » read more

Deer Butchering with Vince and Dawn Hundt

This class is your opportunity to become a part of the hallowed Wisconsin tradition of deer hunting and to learn how to take advantage of an abundant local source of all-natural meat. » read more

Design Your Own Fun Toys with Dan Peper

What if you were a two year old with the hand/eye coordination and tools of an adult? Imagine the toys you would create. This is your chance. » read more

A Day of Herbal Soap Making with Linda Conroy

Join herbalist Linda Conroy as we spend the day making a wide variety of soap that you can take home! » read more

Basic Sausage Making with Vince and Dawn Hundt

Come and be a part of a joyous early winter tradition and go home with some delicious homemade charcuterie. » read more

Sheep Butchering with Jason Thimmesch

This class will feature the full sequence of lamb butchering techniques, including killing, gutting, skinning, and hanging, followed by final cutting and wrap. » read more

Garment Construction with Jessica Hooper

In this class there will be an option to complete two projects, we will sew both a Yoga matt strap, and a women's a line, elastic waist skirt. choose one, or if you feel inspired do both. » read more

Acid Dyeing with Kathryn Ashley-Wright

Using low-impact acid dyes learn to dye wool and other protein fibers! Space dyeing, kettle dyeing and hand painting yarns and rovings will be covered. » read more

Intentional Community with Rikardo Jahnke

Intentional Community: A group of people having a common purpose in being together, with an agreement to co-operate and create a sense of unity together. » read more

Timber Framing Basics with Dan Peper

This class is an introduction to the art of timber frame construction. » read more

Introduction to Bird Watching with Chuck Meyer

Bird watching enthusiast Chuck Meyer will be teaching us all we need to know to get started in the hobby of bird watching. » read more

Owling with Chuck Meyer

Participants in this class will receive an overview of the owl species of Wisconsin, as well as of the role owls play in the environment and basic owl biology. » read more

Maple Sugaring with Vince Hundt

Experience the magic of making your own maple syrup, one of the first projects of spring on the farm. » read more

Blacksmithing for Kids with Robert Schulz

This class gives children the chance to work with the open fire and create with the hammer in hand. » read more

Grafting with Rikardo Jahnke

With this versatile skill you will be able to make your own apple trees at a fraction of the cost of purchasing them and have the tools to clone any apple tree you happen to fancy. » read more

Slip Form Masonry with Tom Spicer

Learn the art of slip-form masonry and how to create beautiful, rustic and economical walls for your next project. » read more

Beekeeping with Jordan Bendel

This class will cover the basics of sustainable beekeeping, the inner- workings of the hive and basic beekeeping techniques » read more

Log Home Building Primer with William M. Lasko

“Why Build With Logs?” Students learn about log cabin design, types of logs that can be used, history of log building, tools needed and where to acquire them. » read more

Round Timber Framing with Bryan Dalstrom

This workshop will cover the basics of round timber frame construction. » read more

Wild Edibles of Early Spring with Nicholas Gale

Come sample the finest freshest goods the Earth has to offer in Spring. Greens are new and tender, shoots and flowers are abundant, and some roots and tubers are are still available from the early season. » read more

Patchwork Tote Bag with Anna Rodriguez

In this beginner class, we will learn rotary cutting techniques, basic straight stitch piecing with a sewing machine, pressing seams, making the “quilt sandwich” and basic machine quilting. The end result will be an artful one of a kind handmade tote bag. » read more

Low-Maintenance, Sustainable Gardening with Roger Reynolds

Educator Roger Reynolds, owner of Infiltrating Landscapes will discuss mulching, simple composting, lasagna gardening, tomato blight prevention, organic practices, and much more to help you plant and maintain a healthy, naturally fed edible garden and landscape--that feeds you. » read more

Basic Quilt Blocks Series with Anna Rodriguez

In this beginner class we will build your quilting vocabulary by discussing four traditional quilt blocks, and basic quilting terms. We will learn basic rotary cutting techniques, quick piecing tips, pressing, making the “quilt sandwich” and basic machine quilting. » read more

Edible Landscaping with Roger Reynolds

In this workshop we will begin with information on Edible Landscaping. Then, bring out your landscape pictures, graph paper or blank paper and start to design your own beautiful Edible Landscape with help from Roger and your peers. » read more

Seed Starting Workshop with Roger Reynolds

Seed starting mix, hygiene, light, temperatures, watering, and more will be explored. You will leave with supplies and seeds to do some starting at home. » read more

Macrame Hanging Plant Holder with Annie Bussiere

In this class students will use traditional macrame skills, twine, and beads to make a plant holder for their home. » read more

Scything with Rice Spann

The scythe is a wonderfully efficient tool for the farmer and homeowner alike. » read more

Chip Carving Essentials with Marty Leenhouts

Learn how to draw and chip carve 3-corner chips, various borders, and a rosette. » read more

Functional Garden Art with Jamie Cermak

In this day-long class we will design and then build a sculpture which can be used as a trellis. You will first make a pen and paper idea and turn it into a reality to give beauty and purpose to your garden. » read more

Natural Horsemanship with Michelle Rasmussen

Learn to be safe, confident and progressive with horses. » read more

Vintage Kitchen Apron with Anna Rodriguez

Add a little style to your kitchen prep attire with a simple vintage full-length apron. » read more

Early American Knives with Robert Schulz

Students will begin with forging a blade of high carbon steel, which will then be heat treated (hardened and tempered) to create a very useful, edge-holding knife. » read more

Exploring the Stages of Community with Dene Muller

People attending and sharing together will experience the importance of building community and what it takes to maintain or sustain that process. » read more

The Zero Energy Home with Jon Passi

Are you interested in building or turning your existing house into a home that gets most or all of its heat, water, and electricity from the sun and the acreage that it sits on? » read more

Singing in Harmony with Dodie Whitaker

In this class, we’ll explore the building blocks of harmony, pitch and intervals through listening, singing in unison, then adding parts until we’re singing in full harmony. » read more

Earth Oven Building with Amorin Mello

This workshop will create a fuel-efficient outdoor baking oven as an introduction to the realm of natural building. » read more

Container Gardens for Kids! with Annie Bussiere

Each student will come away from class with a self decorated and planted container garden that with a little love and a lot of sunshine and water will become a mini edible garden. » read more

Strawbale Walls with Roald Gundersen

This workshop will demonstrate the art of straw bale wall construction. Begin with a morning discussion of the history of strawbale, its uses and benefits as well as a tour of the ongoing construction of Underhill House » read more

Wilderness Skills Outing with Nicholas Gale

This immersion experience is designed to help people become comfortable, safe, and able to care for their basic needs in a wilderness setting. » read more

Do It Yourself Photovoltaics (Solar Electric) with Jon Passi

This course will give you both hands-on, and background information, plus the ability to assess possible sites, and calculate approximate costs for domestic solar electric systems. » read more

Jam Making and Canning with Annie Bussiere

In this class we will be preparing the fruits, making jam, and canning with both sugar and honey. Each student will go home with their own yummy jam!

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Composting Simplified with Roger Reynolds

In this class you will learn the basics of composting--starting with carbon and nitrogen materials ID. Then we will talk about bins, and building a compost pile, plus needs, sites and maintenance. » read more

Build a Worm Compost Bin with Roger Reynolds

Learn how to compost your house scraps with your pet worms and get some of the best compost in the world, plus worms for fishing--and NO STINK!!! » read more

Whole Hog Butchering: Advanced Sausage and Charcuterie Making with Garin Fons

In this full day course, participants learn the basics of sausage making, charcuterie, and the preservation of meat. » read more

Introduction to Timber Framing with Jamie Cermak

Learn the fundamentals of timber frame joinery. We will create and build a small project using mortises and tenons: how to design, plan, and make them using hand and power tools. » read more

Herbs for Health and Nourishment with Linda Conroy

This day will be spent identifying and harvesting food as well as healing plants that are all around us. Participants will have the opportunity to harvest as well as learn methods for preparing herbs for food and medicine. » read more

The Art of Pickling with Corina Bergan

Join instructor Corina Bergan as she guides you through the process of pickling using a variety of herbs and vegetables. » read more

The American Transcendentalists: An Introduction with Jacob Hundt

This class will be an introduction the intellectual and historical background of the transcendentalist movement, to the ideas and writings of some of the leading protagonists, especially Emerson and Thoreau. » read more

Building a Flower Press and Flower Art with Annie Bussiere

The first component of this class will be building a wooden flower press. We will then gather flowers, leaves, etc. and discuss plant pressing techniques for optimal preservation. Using plants pressed earlier in the season, we will set to work making some art to take home. » read more

Fermented Beverages: Beer, Wine, Soda Making and more! with Linda Conroy

Learn how easy it is to make beer, wine, mead and soda in your own kitchen. » read more

Introduction to Home Cheese Making with Linda Conroy

Join cheese maker and whole food cook Linda Conroy and find out how simple it is to make cheese in your own kitchen. » read more

Plastering Stawbale Walls with Krome Burke-Scoll

This workshop will demonstrate the art of plastering a straw bale wall. Begin with a morning discussion of the history of plaster, its uses and benefits as well as a tour of the on-going construction of Underhill House.

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Preserving the Harvest: Frozen Meals with Roger Reynolds

Tomato Sauce, Cabbage Roll Stew, Zucchini Curry Stew Base, Stuffed Peppers, Beans and Greens Stew, Chili and Sloppy Joe all use a lot of the garden harvest and freeze well. Make them in large batches, then freeze meal size portions for fast, healthy meals in winter. » read more

Building a Solar Cooker with Roger Reynolds

In this class, you will build one or two solar cookers and you will leave with a much better understanding of how to harvest solar energy, from a small cooker to heating your house. » read more

Cheese Making: Cheddar, Gouda and Feta with Linda Conroy

We will make several varieties of hard cheese including cheddar and gouda as well as a mold ripened goat cheese.

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Backyard Astronomy - Perseid Meteor Shower with Jacob Hundt

In this class we will be taking a guided tour of the summer night sky. » read more

Build a Solar Dehydrator with Dale Kittleson

Join us in a hands-on, do-it-yourself workshop building a passive solar dehydrator. » read more

Salsa Making and Canning with Annie Bussiere

In this class you will learn to put your tomatoes to good use for eating later in the season. Picking ingredients straight from the garden, canning, and of course taste testing will all be included. » read more

The Magic of Sight Singing with Dodie Whitaker

Have you always wished you could read music, but didn't know where to begin? Chances are, you may already know more than you think and just need a jump-start. Come join me as we cover the basics of sight reading through ear-training and simple melodies. » read more

Wisconsin Basic Hunter Education Course with Royce Curtis

These classes will cover topics such as hunting equipment and methods, rules and regulations, ethics, responsibility, first aid and survival, principles of wildlife management, and basic firearms knowledge and safety. » read more

Leaf Printing Workshop with Roger Reynolds

Use leaves and evergreens to print on cloth. The results are amazingly beautiful and lifelike.

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Basics of Blacksmithing with Robert Schulz

In this course we will practice the core techniques of tapering, upsetting, punching holes, forging scrolls, and decorative twists to create useful home items including hooks, fire tools, and bottle openers. » read more

Chicken Butchering with Jacob Hundt

Learn how to butcher a chicken from start to finish. » read more