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In this demo-style class, Louis will offer basic instruction in the principles and techniques sharpening of various tools, knives and scissors that require an extremely sharp edge to maintain the performance as if they are new. This type of sharpening requires a sophisticated approach to resharpening and honing that carefully controls the angles at which sharpening devices are set and progresses through a number os stages abrasiveness from course to ultra-fine. This process is dictated by an assessment oft he amount of sharpening that a particular tool needs based on it's purpose, condition, and quality of manufacturer. Instructor sharpening up to max two-items is included in the fee. Items covered for this course are as follows: Carving Knives and Chef's Knives Chisels Straight Razors Dressmakers Shears Hair-Stylist Scissors Bring in one or two items that warrant sharpening and/or adjusting and learn how to start doing this at home with the right files and stones. NOTE: Sharpening tools/knifes such as ordinary kitchen knives, shop tools, lawn mower blades, and gardening tools will be covered in Tool & Knife Sharpening Part 1 on 3/26. Please do NOT bring these items to this class. "This class is an excellent introduction to how to sharpen knives and other home tools. I highly recommend it." JRB

This practical workshop offers a broad overview of many different types of vegetative (asexual) plant propagation; crown division, root cuttings, scaling, tip layering, softwood and hardwood cuttings. We will discuss which techniques work best for different species and genera. Come learn how to make more grape, currant, hardy kiwi, mulberry, quince, fig, blueberry, honeyberry, seaberry, blackberry, raspberry, strawberry, chive, horseradish, mint, lemon balm, comfrey, daylily, true lily, rhubarb, asparagus, sunchoke, rosemary, lavender, oregano, thyme, and many more. Participants will practice some of these techniques and take home plants in this workshop. "Jacob is so full of information, he is bursting at the seams." "Excellent class, absolutely love Jacob’s lectures! My husband and I look forward to them all month."

Permaculture is a design science rooted in the observation of natural systems. Join us as we dive into the principles of permaculture and learn how to design ways of living that have the stability and resiliency of natural systems. In this class we focus on positive solutions for creating and managing systems for food, medicine, water, shelter, and more. Permaculture is a multi-disciplinary art form, drawing from the physical sciences, architecture, nutrition, the healing arts, traditional ecological knowledge (TEK), and spirituality. The ethical underpinnings that guide permaculture are simple yet powerful: take care of earth, take care of the people, and share the surplus. "Jacob is so full of information, he is bursting at the seams." "Excellent class, absolutely love Jacob’s lectures! My husband and I look forward to them all month."