Make and Take Workshop
“Fresh Holly Tree Centerpiece”
Saturday December 8, 2018 – 1-3:00 pm
Presented by: the SHGC Crafting Group
Location: First Congregational Church, 651 Phoenix St, South Haven, MI 49090
Cost: $25
Create a miniature holiday tree made from fresh cut holly & boxwood to use as a holiday centerpiece or a hostess gift. Perfect for someone with a small area that could use some holiday cheer! The Workshop includes base, floral oasis, and fresh cut greens and holiday decorations. With proper care, your Holly Tree will last well into the New Year. Bring clippers, scissors and gloves for your personal use.
Club Workshop – Make & Take
Saturday Jan 26, 2019 1-3:30 pm
Soft Cheese Making Class
Instructor: Local farm artisan cheese maker.
Location: First Congregational Church, 651 Phoenix St, South Haven, MI 49090
2nd Floor Kitchen
Cost: $33
A 3 hour beginner level class for those interested in learning how to make their own Mozzarella and Ricotta cheese from fresh Milk and Goat Milk. This class is hands-on so you will be confident making cheese at home. Recipes, information on supplies and resources will be provided. Students will be able to take home a small sample of the cheeses made in the class. Bring crackers to try your own cheese at the end of the class!
Mushroom Log Workshop
Saturday March 9, 2019 1 – 3:30
“Oyster Mushroom Cultivation”
Instructor: Local farm artisan grower.
Location: TBA
Cost: $36 per Log
Join us for a hands-on mushroom cultivation experience. Participants will make their own Oyster Mushroom log which can be created as a garden totem. Partners or a friend are welcome to share the experience/log. Instruction and explanation of procedures, a handout, a brief tune up on using powered drills and a demonstration includes proper techniques for drilling and plugging of recently cut logs with fresh mushroom plug spawn will be done before the workshop begin. You will be provided all the supplies and materials to create your own mushroom log and the group will be guided through the production process. After completion we’ll discuss proper long term care and maintenance, along with tips on provoking mushroom growth. You can put these interesting mushrooms logs/totems in your flower bed, near your walk ways or wherever you may want a glowing mushroom to be seen. Space is limited, advanced registration is required. We recommend you dress for the weather as we will be working outside and bring any personal safety glasses and gloves as you will be working with a power drill, sawdust and raw logs.