Community Workshops
Do The Rot Thing! Compost
with Tiffany Bess of Apple Rabbit Compost
11:00am Saturday January 25, $22
Join Tiffany Bess of Apple Rabbit Compost for a morning of trash talking! You'll learn all about what compost is, why it's important, and how anyone can do the rot thing at home.
Cactus & Plants Watercolor Workshop
with Teresa Cook
1:30pm Saturday January 25, $50
This workshop is designed to involve current and new artists using pen and watercolor to create colorful and descriptive paintings of different cactus and plants, using a method called “blind contour drawing”. It’s fun way to create what you see in an abstract way. I want you to gain a new experience with this workshop and two or more pieces of art that you can frame and call your own.
Ceramic Face Mugs Workshop
with Sunni Meyers of Gogh Create
11:30am Sunday January 26, $50
Get your hands dirty and have a little fun while you create! Learn how to make your own mug out of clay and let’s give it a little personality by adding a face on the side. Ticket cost is $50 which includes all supplies. Participants are encouraged to bring pictures that would assist with inspiration. Mugs will be fired and returned 2 weeks after the class for pick-up. Or let your instructor know if you need your mug returned by mail.
Embroidered Welcome Tea Towel Class
with Robin of Urban Pigtails
2:00pm Sunday January 26, $35
What better way to start the new year than by learning a new skill! Come and join us for an afternoon of crafting and learn all of the stitches needed to make this welcoming flour sack tea towel. All materials needed will be provided.
Robin learned the art of embroidery from her mother and grandmother. She is always excited for the opportunity to share this art with others. Robin and her family live on a 1/2 acre homestead in Murray Hill that they share with their rabbits and goats.
Flat Lay Photography Workshop
with Susan Dixon of Susan Dixon Photography
11:00am Saturday February 8, $22
Bring your camera! [Seriously, any camera (phone or otherwise) will do.] This flat lay workshop is designed to teach you the basic techniques of constructing and photographing flat lay images. Susan will give several tips and ideas. Specific topics include: background surfaces, lighting, and styling tips. Then, it's time to play! You will be able to take several flat lay images during this workshop. Susan will also discuss techniques for editing the images on both your phone and the computer. This class is limited to twelve participants because we will be moving around a lot and need plenty of space.
Stitch 'n Bitch Monthly Meet-Up
with Abby Nehring of Skeins and Stitches
2:00pm-3:30pm Sunday February 9th Free
Second Sunday of Every Month
This will be the first ever Stitch 'n Bitch meet-up at Cultivate! Let's relax, have fun, learn, and build community at the same time. All are welcome, no matter your skill level, gender, or age.If you love doing any type of yarn activity while talking come join us!
Needle Felting 101
with Adana Whyte of Joyful Fibers
11:30am Sunday February 9, $40
Come learn the art of needle felting as we work to sculpt raw sheep’s wool into a soft felted heart. In this beginner friendly workshop, you will learn the basics of sculpting loose wool with a barbed needle. You will also be introduced to the finer skills of layering colored wool and adding decoration. With these skills, you will be able make small figures, animals, and nature scenes.
Story & Stretch: Narrative Yoga for Kids - Leader Training
with Michel Le Gribble-Dates of Ombrella
12:30pm Sunday February 23, $55
Story & Stretch is a body-centered life education and yoga play therapy program. Parents, teachers, therapists, coaches, and church leaders world-wide are using Story & Stretch to help children connect with their inner world of creativity, while acquiring listening & literary skills, body-awareness and character development.
Mommy
Meet Up
10:00am every Friday!
A free event hosted by MUMDA for new and soon-to-be moms! Bring the kiddos, snacks, and a blanket to lay out for a fun get together!
Qi Gong with Cheryl Anthony
10 am every Thursday, walk ins
$15 per class or $30 a month
The grandmother to Tai Chi, experience the energy and flow of this ancient technique!
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Grow Your Groceries- All the Basics
with Man in Overalls
10:00am Saturday February 15, $65
Everything you need to know to #GrowYourGroceries in raised bed food gardens here in NE Florida. In an in depth 5-in-1 session, we’ll cover how to pick a great garden spot, DIY raised bed installation, the secrets of good soil, what/when/how to plant (& where to buy plants & seeds), good watering practices, the basics of vertical growing, a primer on pest management and what/when to harvest.
Beginners Embroidery Workshop
with Stephanie Roach of A Wedded Life
11:00am-1:00pm Saturday February 1st, $40
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If you have never picked up a needle before this is the class for you! We’ll be making a festive botanical heart hoop. You will learn basic embroidery stitches as well as get hands on answers for any embroidery questions you may have. Come make something for yourself, a loved one, or make a gift of this class for Valentine’s Day!
Ceramic Face Mugs Workshop
with Sunni Meyers of Gogh Create
11:30am Sunday February 23, $50
Get your hands dirty and have a little fun while you create! Learn how to make your own mug out of clay and let’s give it a little personality by adding a face on the side. Ticket cost is $50 which includes all supplies. Participants are encouraged to bring pictures that would assist with inspiration. Mugs will be fired and returned 2 weeks after the class for pick-up. Or let your instructor know if you need your mug returned by mail.