Upcoming Programs & Workshops

Learn to Process and Use Foraged Fibers for Weaving

Learn the fine art of printing leaves onto paper and hammering flowers onto fabric.

Learn to find, collect, process and use wild clay.

With Natural Fiber Basket Maker Martha Younkin

Learn to use the slow, meditative strokes of the Chinese brush to paint nature in watercolor and ink

Learn to make handcrafted papers from both mushroom and plant fibers.

Learn to make a basket or sunhat (or both) from cattails and twining material of your choice!

Learn how to make paper from plant fibers and paper from your recycle bin.

Learn the basics of using an indigo vat and how to dye with it.

Learn to Make Your Own Natural Earth Mineral Watercolor Paints!

Learn to properly press and/or dry your plant materials to retain color and keep away mold!

Learn to make your own natural, non-toxic paints from earth pigments.

Crafting Individualized, Herbal Cough Syrups

Discover new ways of seeing, appreciating & documenting the natural world around you!

An opportunity to learn the foundational skills of hand sewing by creating a traditional hussif!

Bring Wild Arts to Your Community!

Learn the beginning basics of American Sign Language with MSU student, Ulali Bently

Bring your project, use our supplies, enjoy provided snacks and drinks, mingle and make friends!

Design and sculpt with naturally dyed wool and speciality felting tools to create a nature scene!

Learn to draw and watercolor birds inspired by John James Audubon!

Kids will explore a variety of natural fibers for creative expression!

Give your kids an opportunity to gain self-confidence in the kitchen!

Enjoy the wellspring of knowledge and experience shared at the 2025 Wild Arts Learning Conference!

Annual summer camp!

Learn how to tap your sugar maples and box elders from local tree farmer and expert Richard Herman.

From spinning, to carding and more, dive into the beautiful traditions of working with natural wool.