March 4-10, 2012 - 7 days - 10 am - 4 pm most days

Soft knee or ankle length flat soled boot, using suede or garment hide. Pattern drafting, design and construction will be taught. Some hand stitching as well as machine stitching.

Call with questions 479 363-9402

$275 studio use and instruction - does not include materials...estimated at around $100 - Materials list will be provided when you register. Class size is limited.

Our Cancellation Policy entails a $15 administrative fee. Read the Cancellation Policy. 

March 12-16, 2012 - 5 full days - 10 am - 4 pm

Designs will be based on a good all round walking shoe, flat sole. Suggested leathers are a buttery soft garment hide, giving almost a slipper type feel. Some hand stitching, as well as machine stitching for construction.

Call with questions 479 363-9402

$250 studio use and instruction - does not include materials...estimated at around $50 - $75 - Materials list will be provided when you register. Class size is limited.

Our Cancellation Policy entails a $15 administrative fee. Read the Cancellation Policy.

Two day Event (Pre-Registration is required & indicate if attending Sweat Lodge)

Tap into the primal, tribal self and join this gathering of Women in Community. Taking time to honor the sacred way of ritual and celebration, creativity and communication, we will join in seeking spiritual guidance, as we share in our knowledge and of ourselves.

Sat Mar 31, 2012 - 4pm to 10pm

Coming together for the first time, preparing ourselves and the Moon Lodge for a Sweat Lodge Ceremony. During this Lodge we will revisit the teachings of The Thirteen Clan Mothers, who we honor in our gathering each Full Moon. (You may choose to enter lodge or enjoy sitting with Grandfather Fire during the ceremony).

Sun April 1, 2012 - 10am - 6pm

Greeting the day and each other, setting intention for being open and ready to receive. As the day unfolds so will we - blossoming into our higher selves, tapping into our roots, communicating with our Ancestors, and all our relations.

$55 - Advance Registration required - Rain or Shine/No Refunds -(if you need to cancel, please consider applying your registration as a gift to a sister who can not afford to attend)

- Optional: Support a Sister - register for yourself and for an additional person (of your choice or let us select someone from the Wish List of sisters who aren't able to attend without help)

Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Backyard Medicinals - Discovery & Documentation with Steven Foster

An informational and explorative day with Steven Foster, renowned author and photographer of Medicinal Plants and Herbs,(Petersens Guide, National Geographic)

Steven will present a slide show of medicinals common to Arkansas and guide us on an identification walk from backyard to surrounding woods, plus offer tips and tricks on photographing specimens.
What to bring: Bag lunch (or request your meal below), journal/notebook, camera, hiking shoes. Rain gear if inclement.

Fee: $30 bring a bag lunch or $45 includes lunch
Menu: Vegetarian, locally grown, whole food nutritious lunch meal, paired with a fresh fruit cobbler.

Optionally, Register for both Saturday and Sunday - choose 2 of the 3 workshops: - $65 or $80 (plus add on for meals either day) (Optional lodging is available on campus in the Artists Cottage or Main Lodge guest room or dorm, rates is per night)

Our Cancellation Policy entails a $15 administrative fee. Read the Cancellation Policy. 

Sunday, April 22,2012 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

PLANT SPIRIT COMMUNICATIONS with Melissa Clare

We will enter into a respectful relationship with the plant world, exploring both a meditative and shamanic approach. We will invite friendly input as well as artistic inspiration from the plant spirits, offering our gratitude. This session will include dream journeying as well as group sharing.

Participants should bring color pencils, notebooks a blanket/pad to lie on (plus a bag lunch). We will be sitting in nature so bring a groundsheet or cushion to sit on, and if the weather is inclement bring rain gear.
$20 (bring your own lunch) or with optional lunch $35
Register for this workshop on Sun plus Steven Foster on Sat - $50 or $80 with lunch both days. Pre-registration required with full payment. No refunds - Rain or shine

Sunday, April 22,2012 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Botanical Illustration Workshop with Valerie Hubbard Damon

Valerie will help you communicate through paint. Drawing on the essential elements of the plant rather than an impressionistic image of the flowers and leaves.

~ Inspired Steps ~ Valerie demonstrates ~ You pick a plant from the woods that speaks to you ~ Learn an easy sketching technique ~ Fill in the blanks with a wet on wet watercolor technique + accent ~

  Fee: $35  materials provided(Bring a bag lunch or workshop with lunch included $50 - Vegetarian, locally grown, whole food nutritious lunch meal, paired with a fresh fruit cobbler.

Optionally, Register for Saturday with Steven Foster and Sunday with Valerie - both workshops: - $65 (plus add on for meals at $15 each day)

Our Cancellation Policy entails a $15 administrative fee. Read the Cancellation Policy.