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Homesteading Skills
Worm Composting for Beginners
with Jock Robie
Come and learn how to construct and maintain a worm bin to compost kitchen vegetable waste. Join Jock Robie as he discusses the harvesting of worm castings and vermin-compost for gardening, houseplants and worm tea. Each student will set up their own bin with worms to take home. Jock has operated his worm farm for 12 years. This workshop is extremely popular! Register early to hold your spot! All supplies are provided!
TUES OCT 29th • 6-8pm/$10
Making Soap at Home
with Karen Shumac
Learn the basics of making soap.
We will discuss how to create recipes, materials, soap molds and how to safely handle lye and hot oils in your own kitchen. We will produce a beautiful goat milk soap in the first class.
In the second class, we will use the same recipe and each participant will add their own enhancements to create a custom soap. Online resources will be provided. Come explore soap making and take home several bars of soap!
THURS NOV 7 & 14th at the Turner Adult Learning Center
5-7pm/$35 for the 2 days/Material fee paid to instructor/$15
DIY Moisturizers
with Stacey Keniston
Come learn how to make moisturizers using just a few ingredients. We will make body butter, lotion, and lip balm/cuticle cream. You will go home with some of each along with recipes and instructions for making your own.
WED NOV 13th 6-8pm • $8/$5 material fee paid to the instructor
Make & Take a Succulent Garden - For the Holidays!
with Amy Hatch
Create a HOLIDAY succulent garden to take home!
You may bring a container or use one of the containers provided to create a succulent garden to take to your home.
I will provide some containers, dirt, and plants for you to create your own succulent garden.
THURSDAY NOV 14th 5:30 -7pm
Let’s Make Your Bread Machine User Friendly!
with Stacey Keniston
Is making bread too much of a chore? My name is Stacey Keniston and I make healthy bread in the bread machine….it is my jam!
I haven’t purchased a regular loaf of bread since 2014 and I’d love to teach you some of the tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way. Recipe adaptations, measuring techniques, DIY kits and baking in the oven will all be included.
WED OCT 16 • 7-9pm/$10
Worm Composting Harvest
with Jock Robie
This FREE session is for the alumni of previous worm composting workshops. The instructor will inspect worm bins, demonstrate and assist with harvesting and provide any additional help needed.
WEDS JANUARY 29th • 6-8pm/FREE