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The first Wednesday of the month, members meet to share their skills. I’m surprised when members mention only skills that they’ve derived from paid work. A skill is skill, regardless of the way it was gained. I know someone who
Read more– article by Jen Chien, excerpted from KALW.org Frieda Kipar Bay is an herbalist. She teaches workshops on growing herbs for medicine. A class like this might normally cost $50-$60, but at a recent workshop at the Homestead Skillshare Festival,
Read moreWhen I arrived at the Homestead Skillshare Festival with my husband and daughter, I immediately realized that the childcare space needed some help. Blankets and yoga mats were spread out on the ground, but there was nothing there to engage
Read moreMiguel Elliott’s cob birdhouse workshop was both educational and entertaining. He very clearly explained and demonstrated the steps. Miguel has found ways to make cobbing easier, such as making a sand mold in the dome shape you want, getting premixed
Read moreWine-making, Chicken Wrangling, Bee-keeping, Solar-Cooking, Medicinal Herb Growing, Bike-Powered Machines, Rainwater Catchment, Oyster Mushroom Cultivation, Cob Ovens, & more! Over 40 Workshops, Live Music & Silent Auction! Schedule of Events Memorial Day Weekend: Over 30 Workshops on Sustainable Living &
Read moreWhat: A festival to help educate, inspire and spread sustainable living and self-sufficiency skills. (Habra traduccion en Espanol) When: Sat, May 26th from 10-6 Where: Hayes Valley Farm, 450 Laguna Street, San Francisco, CA 94102Â Why: To make low-cost, sustainable
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