A make and take with an introduction to

Preserving and canning with two quick and easy, very tasty recipes! Come and enjoy this make and take!

This class will review sourdough basics, shaping and then work through what can be included, when and how to add inclusions!

🌸 Appalachian Mother’s Day Tea

A Make-and-Take Folk Class

Slow down and gather at the table for a sweet Mother’s Day experience rooted in Appalachian kitchen tradition. In this cozy Mommy & Me class, we will blend gentle, caffeine-free herbal teas together—fit for mMothers and Children of all ages —while learning the old mountain way of caring for one another through plants, stories, and shared time.

We’ll explore herbs by smell and touch, hear simple folk stories of mothers and grandmothers passing knowledge hand to hand, and create beautiful tea blends to take home as a keepsake of the day. This class is less about doing it “right” and more about being together—laughter flowing, jars open, and hearts full.

✨ Perfect for Mother’s Day gifting

🌿 Child-friendly, beginner-friendly

🫖 Includes all supplies + two take-home tea blends

Come make memories, not just tea. Buy two tickets and use code FOLK15 for $15 off.

This class explores Appalachian Spring and Summer simmer pots and the seasonal traditions behind them. Learn how homes transitioned from winter to spring, and how summer kitchens used light herbs and citrus to freshen the air and support daily life.

Participants will create two traditional summer simmer pot blends—one herbal and one floral—while learning the folk practices that shaped their use. Grounded in history, no prior experience required.

The Spirit in the Green: The Symbolism and Spirituality of Appalachian Christmas Decorations

A Root & Thread Folk Learning Class

Step into the warmth of the season and rediscover the meaning woven through our mountain holiday traditions. In this hands-on class, we’ll explore the old Appalachian symbolism behind evergreens, oranges, cranberries, and handmade ornaments — uncovering how these simple decorations once served as charms of protection, renewal, and gratitude.

Through storytelling, reflection, and craft, you’ll learn how early mountain families celebrated the return of light and life in winter’s darkest days. Each participant will create two make-and-take projects — such as a clove-studded orange pomander, dried orange and cranberry garland, or evergreen blessing bundle — infused with personal intention and folk meaning.

We’ll close with a candle blessing for hearth and home, leaving you with a deeper understanding of the season’s spirit and handmade beauty to carry into your own traditions.

Includes: all materials, storytelling session, take-home symbolism guide, and herbal cider to share.

Duration: 2 hours

🍂 Winter Hearth

Warmth, Protection & Holding

Winter asked Appalachian homes to turn inward—to seal drafts, bank fires, and create warmth that could last through long nights.

In Winter Hearth, participants explore household traditions centered on comfort, protection, and care. Through story and sensory learning, we examine how warming spices, citrus, and simple hearth practices supported wellness and hospitality during winter months.

Participants will prepare a seasonal winter simmer pot to take home, using traditional ingredients chosen for warmth, comfort, and staying power. This blend reflects winter’s nature—meant to settle, linger, and hold.

This class is grounding, reflective, and deeply sensory—an invitation to slow down and tend the hearth.

☀️ Summer Kitchen

Breath, Work & Hospitality

Summer moved the work of the home outward—to porches, gardens, and summer kitchens—where lightness and breath mattered more than intensity.

In Summer Kitchen, participants explore herb-forward household practices designed for heat, daily rhythm, and ease. We discuss how gentle scents supported hospitality, calm, and rest without overwhelming busy homes.

Participants will create two seasonal summer simmer pot blends to take home—one designed for daytime freshness and one for quiet evening spaces. Emphasis is placed on discernment and simplicity.

This class is ideal for anyone seeking practical, soothing home practices during the height of summer.

🍁 Autumn Hearth

Gathering, Preservation & Preparation

Autumn marked the return inward—when homes prepared for winter by preserving food, gathering supplies, and reintroducing grounding scents.

Autumn Hearth explores household traditions tied to harvest, preparation, and readiness. Participants learn how apples, roots, and spices returned to the home as part of seasonal rhythm—not decoration, but preparation.

Participants will prepare an autumn simmer pot blend to take home, designed to ground the home and support the transition from outward summer living to inward winter care.

This class offers a meaningful pause between seasons—a chance to gather what’s needed and prepare with intention.

🌱 Spring Threshold

Clearing, Opening & Letting Go

Spring arrived not through decoration, but through movement—open windows, aired bedding, and the quiet release of winter from the home.

Spring Threshold focuses on transitional household practices used to clear stagnation and welcome fresh air and light. Participants learn why spring scents were traditionally light and temporary, designed to move through the home rather than stay.

Participants will create a seasonal spring simmer pot blend to take home, honoring the practice of gentle cleansing and release. This blend is meant for short use—supporting transition rather than holding energy.

This class offers a thoughtful way to mark the shift from winter into spring.