Divine Pine Gathering

Plant Dye Basics with Jane McLemore

We will go over the solid basics of dying with plants and a few different techniques. Participants will get to dye one bandana.

I have been in love with plant dye for about 9 years now. Starting out with an undyed hemp swimsuit in the red clay at Abiqiui lake in NM, there was no end to exploring everything and anything I could extract color from. The passion and thrill for me is in the plants but also in a strong stance agains toxic clothing and in solidarity with the historical resistance against bourgeoisie classism. 

Sliding scale $15-$20 max 30 students. 

Herbal Hydrosols: Divine Distillation with Katie Fuller

Every attendee will with their own mini glass spray bottle of hydrosol. We will explore the history of distilling and the various uses of hydrosol, which is a gentle water based creation that is the result of steam stilling herbs, leaves, flowers, barks, fruits, and other plant materials to preserve their medicinal and aromatic properties. 

Attendees will sample various hydrosols to get a feel for how they differ, watch the alembic copper still be assembled and loaded, and observe a live distillation. There will be an expansive herbal library and foraging guides available to read through while the slow magic takes place, as well as paper and pens for taking notes. Attendees are able to come and go if they please during the full distillation process as it will take a couple of hours to ensure a potent distillation. The final product will then be blessed, bottled and distributed to everyone afterwards.

Katie Fuller is a budding herbalist currently residing in Milford, Michigan. Over the last decade she has dabbled in various herbal endeavors by creating and vending her own line of body care products, teaching make and take workshops, writing educational herbalism based zines, and hosting skill share events to connect with her community. Her current passion is steam distilling medicinal plants to create fragrant hydrosol in her alembic copper still, a process she was taught back in 2019 which changed her life. Since then has enjoyed experimenting, expanding her knowledge on the subject, and sharing this ancient craft with others. 

Cost: Sliding scale donation, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. $0-20+

Wild Crafts & Edibles with Patrick McLeod

In this course we will hike around the property learning about some of the native plants found in the area.  We will discuss uses of the plants by both human and animal kind.  This will include sampling what is in season as well as discussions as to how they can be prepared.  
At the end of the hike we will work on a wild craft project such as cordage making with supplies I will provide.

As a Naturist and outdoor enthusiast I spend many hours in the woods exploring our natural world and sharing what I discover with those around me.

Cost: $5

Weaving trays with Local Plants

We'll learn simple tests to identify plants that can be good weaving partners in different styles of wicker basketry. We'll talk about a range of processing methods, and you will then have the opportunity to make (and take home!) a soap saver tray woven with cured and resoaked plant materials of your choosing. Time permitting, we will also communally weave a larger tray with freshly collected materials that can be used as a centerpiece, wall hanging, or to dry herbs and mushrooms.  

Michael is a plant tender, willow farmer, and weaver of baskets and caskets based in Southeast Michigan. She is a member of the Funerary Artisans Collective and the Michigan Deathcare Collective.  She weaves with heritage basketry willow, wild-tended willows, and increasingly also "invasive" species.  She believes reestablishing relationships with these overabundant and sometimes problematic plant species can improve ecosystem health, deepen our relationship with the living world, and make a lot of crafts more easily accessible.

Suggested donation of $10

Papermaking with Natural Dyes with Breanna Campbell and Sara Sych

Paper Apothecary will be offering a paper making class using natural dyes and materials to pull colored sheets! All ages are welcome and you can pull as many sheets of paper as you like.

Class cost is $10.00

Paper Apothecary has been selling handmade herbed paper since 2018, and has recently expanded their stock to hand thrown pottery and homegrown plants! Our paper offers a unique writing experience and also works well with carrying art mediums. We have started using the Japanese book-binding method and are using varying colored paper for our covers. We are also combining our love for pottery and plants by offering hand thrown and glazed small planters potted with home grown plants! 

Seed Ball Making with Lee Walsh

Learn how to combine flower seeds, compost, clay, and water to create seed balls (sometimes called seed bombs). They offer an easy way to distribute native plant seeds into the natural environment:  along roadsides, in vacant lots and neglected landscapes, or in your own flower beds. All materials will be provided and you will take home your own handmade seed balls.

Lee Walsh is an Advanced Master Gardener based in Tecumseh, Michigan. She has expertise in native plants that support native pollinators and birds, and is passionate about teaching others to garden with biodiversity in mind.

Class cost is $5. Limited to 15 participants.

Sacred Sisterhood Women’s Circle with Hailey Hennessy

In this workshop, women are invited to join in circle to connect, share, and hold space for one another. We will discuss the mystic history of women's circles and the sacredness of building deep connection in sisterhood. Attendees will help create an altar space, journal, and have the opportunity to share their hearts in conversation.

Hailey is a women's circle and community circle facilitator, meditation teacher, and a certified holistic health and life coach. She is the host of The Hailey Hennessy Podcast and empowers others to discover new ways to make life juicier, more vibrant, and inspiring.

Cost: $5 - Rose Infused Bath Soak

Microbial Mocktails w/ Yazi and Val

Val and Yazi will be teaching a natural farming input, and using it for amazing microbial mocktails.

We will be utilizing fermented fruit juice(FFJ), local and in season herbs, all while explaining the delicious benefits of the input.

As we are getting more impact from climate change, it's helpful to learn as many preservation methods as possible. You will leave the session with your own microbial mocktail to enjoy for the festival.