EARTH PLASTER & SCULPTING ! May 9, 1-6pm Earth Sculpting is completely connected to the land, and throughout time and traditions people have used earth to create beauty and practical items. Earth Ovens, Cob homes and buildings,Benches, Sculptures. The class will be held in the cozy Strawbale Studio or main house according to the […]
Sunday May 17, 2026 10a- 12p ~ Enjoy touring the enchanting structures and see many sustainability projects on-site! Ask Questions! Strawbale Studio, Hobbit Sauna, Kids Cottage. See Thatched Roofs, Living Roofs, Strawbale Wall systems with earth Plaster. Cob walls and sculptures, Earth Oven, Rocket Stoves, mushroom logs & so much more ! On wooded rural […]
Enjoy being on the land, meeting spring plant friends, taking some home if you wish! Nature Connection, Fun, Practical!
August 22, 2026 Saturday 10a – 4p CANDLE-MAKING & Crafts in the cozy Wood Studio Held at – MICHIGAN FOLK SCHOOL outside Ann Arbor on Staedler Farm. This is a beautiful rural venue on a century old farm! Create Hand-dipped tapers! CANDLES from local BEES WAX. Enjoy the rhythm & sweet smell of this […]
August 22 , 2026 Saturday 10a – 4p CANDLE-MAKING & Crafts in the cozy Wood Studio Held at – MICHIGAN FOLK SCHOOL outside Ann Arbor on Staedler Farm. This is a beautiful rural venue on a century old farm! Create Hand-dipped tapers! CANDLES from local BEES WAX. Enjoy the rhythm & sweet smell of […]
UPDATE: 3 WEEK 2026 THATCH WORKSHOP CANCELLED. We will regroup on this for 2027. You could email Deanne ecoartdb at gmail.com if you would like to be kept posted on this. THATCH ROOF TRAINING We will be re-thatching the Oxford Kids' Cottage on Strawbale Studio land, over several weeks in late July through early August, […]
August 22, 2026 Saturday 10a – 4p CANDLE-MAKING & Crafts in the cozy Wood Studio Held at – MICHIGAN FOLK SCHOOL outside Ann Arbor on Staedler Farm. This is a beautiful rural venue on a century old farm! Create Hand-dipped tapers! CANDLES from local BEES WAX. Enjoy the rhythm & sweet smell of this […]
Making Cordage & Learning To Lash Starting on Sunday, August 23, 2026 Join this fascinating workshop taught by Deanne Bednar with materials straight from nature. Learn the traditional craft of cording using several different local plants! Then learn several very useful knots and apply them to some small lashed model-making of your choice (ex. lashed […]
Making Cordage & Learning To Lash Sunday Oct 4, 2026 101 - 4pm Join this fascinating workshop at the Mi Folk School taught by Deanne Bednar with materials straight from nature. Learn the traditional craft of cording using several different local plants! Then learn several very useful knots and apply them to some small lashed […]
Save the Dates. Info to come on the 2027 WINTERNSHIP PROGRAM JAN 5 - FEB 5, 2027 JANUARY 2027 "WINTERNSHIP" NATURAL BUILDING TRAINING PROGRAM Jan 5 - Feb. 5, 2027 Activities during the month include the following Hands-on activities: which will be accompanied by Lecture Classes & Building Tours. Classroom sessions Design & Building Principles. Foundations […]
