2011 Workshops
MYCO-DYNAMIC GARDENING: Home gardening with mushrooms
June 4, 2011, 9 am – 4pm
With Patrick Garretson
Mushrooms are hidden and scarcely understood treasures in our gardens and farms. They are highly efficient at breaking down toxins, enhancing soil vitality, and providing nutritious and medicinal food. They are also a key component in ecology restoration. In this workshop, we’ll explore these dynamics and mysteries of the mycosphere, experiencing hands on techniques of “myco-dynamic” gardening. Mushroom propagation will be demonstrated with enough material so students can take some home.
$60 - $90 Sliding Scale, Bring a bag lunch.
For questions and to register, contact Alison at alison@polcumsprings.net or 707.972.1364.
Send Payment with your name, phone, address, and name of the workshop to:
Polcum Springs
Post Office Box 59
Laytonville, CA 95454
THE INNER NATURE OF WATER
June 5, 2011, 9 am – 4pm
With Patrick Garretson
Water is the medium through which all life emerged. It is the sculptor
and blueprint of organic form, and the elixir that sustains every living
being. Cultures throughout the world have venerated water as a divine
substance, imbued with not only the essential energy for life, but also
wisdom and knowledge of our true nature.
In this workshop we will discover the hidden qualities of water and its
relation to the greater universe, eliciting a deeper understanding of
flowforms and other innovative water technologies. We will begin with
simple observations of waters structure, its fluid motion, and its various
expressions of vital quality. Then from the scientific perspective, we’ll
take a brief tour of water’s role in mythology and culture, and
cross-reference it with further scientific findings.
Students will apply these concepts through a planning exercise focusing on energizing springs, ponds, and home-scale water systems.
$60 - $90 Sliding Scale, Bring a bag lunch.
For questions and to register, contact Alison at alison@polcumsprings.net or 707.972.1364.
Send Payment with your name, phone, address, and name of the workshop to:
Polcum Springs
Post Office Box 59
Laytonville, CA 95454
FERMENT FEST: Fermented Foods Teach-in and Culture-Swap
June 11-12, 2011
With Tim Henry, Luna Hart and Guests
Calling all interested fermentation experts and novices! Join us for Ferment Fest at beautiful Polcum Springs for a weekend of preparing, eating and bartering fermented foods. This will be a weekend of family-style camping, knowledge sharing, and culture-swap.
In a relaxed and interactive natural setting, learn from Mendocino County fermentation artists, and help prepare: traditional saurkraut; sourdough breads; live ginger brews; vegan cheeses, yoghurts and kefirs; raw dairy products; and more. Emphasis will be placed on how to:
• Take fermentation into your own hands -- and kitchen!
• Keep live cultures
• Prepare delicious and healthful dishes for yourself and your family
Bring your favorite fermented and local food dishes, favorite books and recipes, and clean mason jars for bringing home dishes we collectively prepare. Bartering of your goods is highly encouraged; selling is also welcome.
The cost for this workshop is $75- $150/person (sliding scale) for the entire weekend. Family discount: $150 - $300 sliding scale. Includes camping on Friday June 10 and Saturday June 11, showers, workshop materials including take-home ferments, and simple fare (rice & beans) to compliment fermented dishes.
For questions and to register, contact Alison at alison@polcumsprings.net or 707.972.1364.
Send Payment with your name, phone, address, and name of the workshop to:
Polcum Springs
Post Office Box 59
Laytonville, CA 95454
BRAINTANNING BUCKSKIN
July 16-17, 2011
With Tamara Wilder
Braintanned buckskin is a beautiful, soft, durable, and washable leather which is made using the same natural, non-toxic, and biodegradable methods employed by most Native American groups. In this two day class, participants will partake in the whole process-from scraping the hide to smoking the softened buckskin. The group will tan about one hide for every four people and, if all goes well, each person should take home at least 1/4 of a finished buckskin.
This workshop begins Saturday morning at 9 am and finishes Sunday evening at 6 or 7 pm. Saturday dinner and Sunday Breakfast are included (simple omnivorous fare). Bring a potluck item for Saturday and Sunday lunch, and snacks to keep your energy up through the weekend. Camping and hot showers included.
$160 - $200 sliding scale.
For questions and to register, contact Alison at alison@polcumsprings.net or 707.972.1364.
Send Payment with your name, phone, address, and name of the workshop to:
Polcum Springs
Post Office Box 59
Laytonville, CA 95454
TRIYOGA AND DEEP ECOLOGY RETREAT
July 22-25, 2011
With Kashi Ananda and Kari Stettler
In this retreat we deepen into an experience of Triyoga, the art and science of yogaflow through the meditative trinity of asana (postures), pranayama (breath) and mudra (focus). Through this transformative practice, our flow of life energy is strengthened and revitalized. Woven into our shared yoga practice, we will experience the Work that Reconnects based on the teachings of deep ecologist and eco-philosopher, Joanna Macy. Experiential exercises and rituals will be offered in the embrace of nature with the intention of illuminating our interconnectedness in the web of life and our authority to take action on its behalf.
Accommodations are mainly camping with a few indoor rooms available for an additional fee. Amenities are rustic and off the grid with beautiful creek-side private, solar heated outdoor showers, outdoor private composting toilets with amazing views and an artisian spring-fed pond for swimming. Organic, vegan meals prepared by Luna Hart will be nutritious, rejuvenating and light.
Cost of Retreat:
Campers $335 early bird, $385 after May 15th
Indoor room $425 early bird, $475 after May 15th
For more details, please visit www.deviyogacenter.com
For questions and inquiries, email Kari at kari@innerearthhealth.org
Send Payment to:
Devi Yoga Center
7151 Wilton Avenue, Suite 103
Sebastopol, CA 95472
THE ART AND CRAFT OF WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING
August 20, 2011 10 am-5 pm
With Bridget Mary Henry
Come and learn the simple and beautiful process of making a woodblock print. Woodblock prints are a great way of making your own cards, prayer flags, quilt design, and patches. Every student will walk away from this workshop with their own completed print and the knowledge of how to do this process at home. The workshop will cover the various types of wood, tools, inks and papers used to make a print and carving and printing techniques will be demonstrated and experienced first hand . No previous art experience is necessary to participate, only a willingness to learn. If you have a design or photo in mind please bring it to the workshop and we will learn different methods of transferring the image to the block. You can bring your image on a disc, thumb drive or as a sketch on paper. The image size we will be working with will be 6”x 8” so please make sure that your image is that size.
The workshop cost is $75 - $100 sliding scale and includes all materials. Bring a bag lunch.
For questions and to register, contact Alison at alison@polcumsprings.net or 707.972.1364.
Send Payment with your name, phone, address, and name of the workshop to:
Polcum Springs
Post Office Box 59
Laytonville, CA 95454
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