Winter-Spring Workshop Series 2019: Baking, crafts and gardening
Ready to register? Skip to the bottom of the page! Powell River, BCMultiple Sunday and occasional Saturday afternoons Jan 13 to May 26 at Sycamore Commons (Townsite Anglican Church) and other Powell River locations. This series of workshops, classes and demos covers a variety of homesteading topics including baking, gardening, and crafts. Many sessions are hands-on...
Fall Workshop Series 2018- Food Preservation and more
Powell River, BC Multiple Saturday afternoons Sep 29 to Nov 10, at Sycamore Commons (Townsite Anglican Church) This series of workshops, classes and demos focuses on food preservation and processing, with excursions into gardening and other homesteading topics. It will take your urban or rural homesteading to the next level, whether you're just starting or have been...
Homesteaders Craft Fair Dec 7-8 2018
Cranberry Seniors Centre hall, Cranberry St at Manson Ave. Public opening hours: Fri Dec 7, 5 pm - 8:30 pm Sat Dec 8, 10 am - 4 pm Jump to Information for Vendors (now full, but taking wait list applications) This craft fair is a little different from the many other wonderful local fairs. We're...
Fiber & Fabric From the Ground Up – Jan 27-28 2018
Increase your household resilience by learning how to create clothing, household and decorative items using new or re-purposed materials, and how to maintain and repair the ones you already have! This full weekend of workshops and classes will expand the possibilities for fiber and fabric arts and crafts in your life, as a hobby and/or as a...
Fall Bootcamp 2017 – Food Preservation and more
Powell River, BC Saturday Oct 28, 9 - 5, at Sycamore Commons (Townsite Anglican Church) Sunday Oct 29, 9 - 5, at the Cranberry Seniors Centre (Cranberry and Manson) This full weekend of workshops, classes and demos focuses on food preservation and processing, with excursions into gardening and other homesteading topics. It will take your urban or rural...
Homesteaders Craft Fair Dec 1-2 2017
This page refers to the 2017 fair. Please visit the page for the 2018 Homesteaders Craft Fair. ********************** Townsite Anglican Church (Basement hall), 6310 Sycamore St Public opening hours: Fri Dec 1, 5 pm - 8:30 pm Sat Dec 2, 10 am - 4 pm This craft fair is a little different from the many
Spring 2017 Bootcamp – Food production and more
Sat/Sun March 25-26 2017, 9 - 5, at Sycamore Commons (Townsite Anglican Church) in Powell River, and at other local sites on Sunday morning. Improve your household resilience by learning how to raise small livestock, grow food, cook with the harvest, and build your homestead infrastructure. Socialise and share with others who have similar goals, and get inspired...
Fiber & Fabric From the Ground Up – Jan 28-29 2017
Increase your household resilience by learning how to create clothing, household and decorative items using new or re-purposed materials, and how to maintain and repair the ones you already have! This full weekend of workshops and classes will expand the possibilities for fiber and fabric arts and crafts in your life, as a hobby and/or as a...
Fall Bootcamp 2016 – Food Preservation and more
Powell River, BC Saturday Oct 29, 9 - 5, at Sycamore Commons (Townsite Anglican Church) Sunday Oct 30, 9 - 5, at the Cranberry Seniors Centre (Cranberry and Manson) This full weekend of workshops, classes and demos focuses on food preservation and processing, with excursions into gardening and other homesteading topics. It will take your urban or rural homesteading...
Homesteading Skills Weekend Jul 2016
Sat/Sun July 30/31 2016, 9 - 5, at Mermaid Farm, Hal and Colleen's off-grid homestead past the Open Air Market in Powell River. Exact directions will be supplied when you register. This weekend will provide experience in a variety of outdoor, hands-on, homestead skills. From setting a fence post through dealing with humanure to off-grid water and power, you'll get...
Spring 2016 Bootcamp – Food production and more
Sat/Sun March 19/20 2016, 9 - 5, at Sycamore Commons (Townsite Anglican Church) in Powell River, and at other local sites on Sunday morning. Improve your household resilience by learning how to raise small livestock, grow food, cook with the harvest, and build your homestead infrastructure. Socialise and share with others who have similar goals, and get...
Fiber & Fabric From the Ground Up – Jan 2016
Increase your household resilience by learning how to create clothing, household and decorative items using new or re-purposed materials, and how to maintain and repair the ones you already have! This full weekend of workshops and classes will expand the possibilities for fiber and fabric arts and crafts in your life, as a hobby and/or as a...
How to Make Delicious Pastry Dec 3 2015
Thursday Dec 3, 7pm Cranberry Seniors Centre kitchen (corner of Cranberry St and Manson Ave, Powell River, BC) Learn to make three types of pastry (shortcrust, rough puff and choux - for eclairs and profiteroles - easier than you think!) using different flours and fats, and go home with holiday treats to enjoy. If your...
Microbusiness Bootcamp – Nov 2015
How to start your own micro, part-time or "side" business from nothing! This one-day intensive will cover coming up with ideas and evaluating them, the mechanical side of starting a business (naming, taxes, etc), marketing, and planning for launch. If you are interested in starting a small food, farm, service or craft business, this is...
Food Preservation and more – Fall Bootcamp 2015
Powell River, BC Saturday Sep 26, 9 - 5, at Sycamore Commons (Townsite Anglican Church) Sunday Sep 27, 9 - 5, at the Cranberry Seniors Centre (Cranberry and Manson) This full weekend of workshops, classes and field trips focuses on food preservation and processing, with excursions into foraging and seed saving. It will take your urban or...
Urban Homesteading Spring Bootcamp 2015
Sat/Sun March 28/29 2015, 9 - 5, at Sycamore Commons (Townsite Anglican Church) in Powell River, and at other local sites on Sunday morning. Improve your household resilience by learning how to raise small livestock, garden, cook with the harvest, and build your homestead infrastructure. Socialise and share with others who have similar goals, and get inspired...
Fiber and Fabric from the Ground Up 2015 – weekend of workshops
This full weekend of workshops and classes will expand the possibilities for fiber and fabric arts and crafts in your life, as a hobby and/or as a way to contribute to your household economy. Many sessions are hands-on and all are taught by local experts. You can attend the whole weekend, or just one day, as...
Building Healthy Soil – One Day Intensive Nov 2014
With permaculturalist and soil builder Erin Innes Growing healthy, nutritious food starts with healthy soil. Learn the science behind how soil functions, and the art of managing your soil's health over the long term. This workshop will teach you how to analyze your soil and create a soil management plan that will maximize your production...
Fall Bootcamp Event – Urban Homesteading Oct 2014
Increase your household resilience by learning how to raise small livestock, garden, cook with the harvest, and improve your infrastructure. Socialise and share with others who have similar goals, and get inspired by those who are already doing what you want to do! This full weekend of workshops, classes and field trips will take your...
