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2006 Old-Style Life Skills Workshops
The Old-Style Life Skills Series is a new (in 2006) monthly series of workshops for the whole family
devoted to rediscovering
rural wisdom. Our mission in offering these classes and workshops is to foster self-sufficiency,
neighborly interdependence, and sustainable agricultural practices. As we thus rebuild cohesive
community, we strengthen our families, and improve the lot of all mothers.
Please visit Our Blog to read first hand reports of previous workshops and for more details about upcoming workshops
and join us on the second Saturday of every month!
Workshops are $35 per
family unless otherwise stated. Registration, before the workshop, is required. To register, please call Debra Tyler (860) 672-0229 or write
lifeskills@motherhouse.us.
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BASIC BREAD
February 11, 2006, 10:30-1:30
UCC Cornwall Parish House
Cornwall, Connecticut:
Debra Tyler of Cornwall's Local Farm will demonstrate how she makes bread from scratch. Grind wheat,
mix and knead dough, and form your own loaves. Class members may sample a range of home-made breads
and discuss the use of different ingredients.
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WOOL GATHERING
March 11, 2006, 12:00-3:00
UCC Cornwall Parish House
Cornwall, Connecticut
Southbury-based goat farmer, Liz Tapester will demonstrate how to card and spin wool
with the help of her cashmere goat, Pooka. Make your own knitting needles and learn
to use them. Felt and dye beads and more!
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BEEGINNING WITH BEES
April 8, 2006, 10:30-1:30
UCC Cornwall Parish House
Cornwall, Connecticut
Cornwall's Brian Lorch will show and explain the use of various beekeeping tools and
describe a beekeeper's chores throughout the year. Learn about extracting honey, and
other bee products. Make your own hand-dipped beeswax candles.
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ORGANIC GARDENING
May 13, 2006, 10:30-1:30
Local Farm
Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut
Join Debra Tyler in "breaking sod" in order to start a backyard garden. Discuss soil health, planting dates, and cold frames.
Examine stages of compost. Visit well-established area gardens and their keepers.
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EGGS-PERIENCE CHICKENS
June 10, 2006, 10:30-1:30
Local Farm
Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut
Learn what's involved in raising chickens from hatching eggs to harvesting as meat.
See different types of portable housing: 'eggmobiles' and 'chicken tractors'.
Prepare a live broiler for cooking.
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THE FAMILY COW
July 8, 2006, 10:00-1:00
Local Farm
Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut
$35/person or $50/family of up to four members:
Learn about finding, feeding, housing, fencing, breeding, and caring for your cow. Try your hand at milking. Make butter, soft cheese and ice cream. Go home with a slew of recipes and resource lists.
Plan to stay after the workshop for a tour of area farmsteads
This workshop will also be offered on June 3, August 5, and September 2.
Read more about The Family Cow Workshops on the Local Farm Web Site.
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GET YOUR GOAT
August 12, 20061:00 - 4:00
Mountain Brook Dairy
Southbury, Connecticut
Visit with live goats and their keepers. Discuss their care, feeding,
fencing, and how to get started keeping goats whether for milk, meat, fiber, or pleasure.
Read more about this workshop: In the News — Southbury Woman Gets Their Goat
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“PUMPKIN” PIE
September 9, 2006, 10:30 - 1:30
Local Farm
Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut
From harvesting a ripe squash to collecting eggs to making maple syrup
to grinding flour to rendering lard, learn how to make a great tasting,
truly homemade pie.
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IN A PICKLE?
October 14, 2006, 10:30-1:30
UCC Cornwall Parish House
Cornwall, Connecticut:
Thea Harvey will be back to teach us about the marvels of using lacto-fermentation
to preserve food AND make delicious pickles. Start a batch of sauerkraut to take home.
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MAKING STOCK
November 11, 2006, 10:30-1:30
UCC Cornwall Parish House
Cornwall, Connecticut:
Frances will disclose her secrets of making a great tasting, nutrient-rich beef stock. Bring a jar to fill.
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HERBAL SALV-ATION PLUS
December 9, 2006, 10:30-1:30
UCC Cornwall Parish House
Cornwall, Connecticut:
Herbalist Amy Jean Smith of Earth Remedies in Torrington, CT will make traditional home remedies with herbs.
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