Mi Folk School

Over the course of a day and a half, students in Leather Craft 101 will learn the basics of leather crafting. From how to select leather, to how to punch, cut, sew, and dye through the creation of a few small projects.

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Beginning Tatting is a new class at the Michigan Folk School! We're excited to offer this craft to our students. Come learn to create your own sturdy lace!

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Learn to use a spinning wheel -- a fascinating and meditative practice that is centuries old.

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The Summer Wildcrafting Herb Walk with jim mcdonald is coming soon! Join us at the Michigan Folk School to walk the grounds with a knowledgable herbalist. This is a time honored method for connecting to the world around you and learning how plants can improve your life!

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Start your teen's summer off right with a Blacksmithing 101 class! We have two spots remaining in the June 23rd Blacksmithing for Teens. This is a comprehensive introduction to the craft of Blacksmithing, developed specifically for students ages 12 through 17.

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Have you wanted to start spinning your own fiber, but aren't sure where to start? Join Spinner Jennifer Malinowski for a morning of mastering the basics of the Drop Spindle.

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Learn how milk transforms into fresh mozzarella through culturing, renneting, curd development, and natural acidification before stretching and shaping your own cheese. Gain a clear understanding of the craft and chemistry behind this iconic Italian staple, then take home your freshly made mozzarella—and the confidence to recreate it from scratch in your own kitchen.

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In this class, students will learn some history of natural dyeing, the chemistry of dyes, mordants, after treatments, and more. They will dye some yarn, silk, and fabric with several different dyes, some that can grow or be foraged locally and some from others places around the globe. Students will go home with a basic knowledge of natural dyeing so they can continue their investigations on their own and will have dye samples from the dyes they used.

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Join us for the first of our Herbal Workshops series -- Making Healing Creams, Salves, and Lip Balm! This workshop series invites you to explore how medicinal herbs can support everyday health in practical, meaningful ways. Blending approachable science with hands-on learning, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to begin using plant-based remedies in your own life.

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Join us in the Blacksmith's Studio on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 from 9am - 4pm to create a set of custom garden tools. This class requires some prior blacksmithing knowledge and experience, which could be completed independently or through one of our beginner workshops.

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