Event Type : Educational

The Boyne City Farmers Market is enjoying a very special 40^th Anniversary Market Season and will be celebrating this incredible milestone all summer long, with a community event planned for August 5th. Join in every Saturday and Wednesday to shop for locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, artisan craft foods, and unique artwork created by our skilled team of vendors. The region’s most talented musicians, Kid’s Corner activities, and new hot food selections will round out your Farmers Market experience. Settle in at Veterans Memorial Park for a fun-filled morning at the finest market in Northern Michigan, Shop Local, Shop Boyne!

Check out their new website at www.boynecityfarmersmarket.org

Join Lavender Hill Farm for a DIY Sign Workshop on Wednesday, June 7th at 6 pm. Relax and unwind while you design and paint this super adorable fresh-cut flower cart with Brandy Belmas, creative mind, and owner of The Country Crab.  This large sign measures approximately 22” tall by 17.25” wide.  All materials and step-by-step instructions will be provided by Brandy and there will be plenty of paint colors on hand for you to customize your piece!

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

Check out Lavender Hill Farm’s Kidz Songwriting Workshop on Thursday, June 8th at 10 am. Is your child extremely creative? Do they like to sing and dance to literally anything including songs they make up themselves? Maybe they’re a little more on the quiet side and need an outlet.  Either way, this fun and engaging workshop might be the perfect fit for your lyrical-loving kiddo!

For Kids aged 5 – 12 years old.

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

Join Pond Hill Farm for a Greenhouse Tasting Tour this spring! Your ticket includes an educational tour through three of Pond Hill’s vegetable production greenhouses, a wine taste, and a small bite in each greenhouse.

Tickets are limited and may be purchased from Pond Hill Farm’s website. HERE

The Boyne City Farmers Market is enjoying a very special 40^th Anniversary Market Season and will be celebrating this incredible milestone all summer long, with a community event planned for August 5th. Join in every Saturday and Wednesday to shop for locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, artisan craft foods, and unique artwork created by our skilled team of vendors. The region’s most talented musicians, Kid’s Corner activities, and new hot food selections will round out your Farmers Market experience. Settle in at Veterans Memorial Park for a fun-filled morning at the finest market in Northern Michigan, Shop Local, Shop Boyne!

Check out their new website at www.boynecityfarmersmarket.org

The MAGIC of BILL BLAGG LIVE! tour is coming to the Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor on June 10th at 7 pm! Critics and audiences alike rave about Bill’s interactive magic & jaw-dropping illusions that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief.

Blagg’s show combines his mind-blowing, magical talents and his trademark off-the-cuff personality to take you on a magical journey you’ll never forget! You’ll witness objects float in mid-air, vanish in the blink of an eye, and so much more! The MAGIC of BILL BLAGG LIVE! is more than a magic show, it’s an interactive magic experience!

Join Jen Barratt, founder of Gaudy Giggles Paint Parties, for a fun and relaxing paint-and-sip evening at Lavender Hill Farm.  Bring your bestie or the whole family to discover, unlock, or revive your inner artist!

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

Join the University of Michigan Biological Station in Pellston, Michigan as they welcome Pettingill Lecture in Natural History with Vanessa Ezenwa, Yale University on June 14th at 7 PM. As part of the 2023 Summer Lecture Series, Vanessa Ezenwa, a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at Yale University and an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellow, will give the Pettingill Lecture in Natural History at the University of Michigan Biological Station, an 11,000-acre research and teaching campus just south of the Mackinac Bridge on Douglas Lake in Pellston. Students, faculty, and researchers from around the globe have studied and monitored the impact of environmental changes on northern Michigan ecosystems for 114 years at the field station. Ezenwa studies the ecology and evolution of infectious diseases in wild animal populations, such as deer, gazelle, and buffalo. Her lab work explores interesting questions such as whether group living and migration increase or decrease the negative effects of parasites in the wild.

The Boyne City Farmers Market is enjoying a very special 40^th Anniversary Market Season and will be celebrating this incredible milestone all summer long, with a community event planned for August 5th. Join in every Saturday and Wednesday to shop for locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, artisan craft foods, and unique artwork created by our skilled team of vendors. The region’s most talented musicians, Kid’s Corner activities, and new hot food selections will round out your Farmers Market experience. Settle in at Veterans Memorial Park for a fun-filled morning at the finest market in Northern Michigan, Shop Local, Shop Boyne!

Check out their new website at www.boynecityfarmersmarket.org

Join Jen Barratt, founder of Gaudy Giggles Paint Parties, for a fun and relaxing paint-and-sip evening at Lavender Hill Farm.  Bring your bestie or the whole family to discover, unlock, or revive your inner artist!

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

Join Lavender Hill Farm for an exciting evening at their Cocktail 101 Workshop on Wednesday, June 21st.  Learn how to prepare fun and creative cocktails for your next party with the guidance of expert bartender-mixologist Mike Dunlop.  Guests will learn the bar basics, how to use simple syrups, and why bartenders create and make cocktails the way they do.  Make your next gathering a breeze and wow your family & friends with creative new mixology tips and tricks. Participants will sample the cocktails and take-home recipes and a tasty, bottled cocktail to go!

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

This event is for ages 21+

Join the University of Michigan Biological Station in Pellston, Michigan for their Summer Lecture Series: Artist in the Wilderness, Leslie Sobel. Sobel, an environmental artist from Ann Arbor, is an artist in residence in June at the University of Michigan Biological Station, an 11,000-acre research and teaching campus just south of the Mackinac Bridge on Douglas Lake in Pellston. Sobel connects climate, water, and data through art. As part of the field station’s 2023 Summer Lecture Series, she will give a free, public talk titled “Artist in the Wilderness: Field Work and Art Making.” Students, faculty, and researchers from around the globe have studied and monitored the impact of environmental changes on northern Michigan ecosystems for 114 years at the U-M Biological Station.

Join Lavender Hill Farm for a Hand Stamped Cards Workshop on Thursday, June 22nd at 10 am. Have you always wanted to craft your own greeting cards?  If so, this is the perfect opportunity to unleash your creativity and learn how to make unique and personalized handmade cards for various occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and more. No experience is necessary – you will receive all the support and inspiration needed to create beautiful cards!

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

Come to Lavender Hill Farm for an Indigo T-Shirt Workshop on Thursday, June 22nd at 1 pm. Explore shibori (tie-dye) techniques on T-shirts in a natural indigo vat! Dyers have been using indigo to create blue dye for centuries – we will be using a modern recipe for this 100% naturally derived fermentation indigo vat.  Students will leave with a beautifully personal naturally dyed t-shirt and expanded knowledge of the craft.

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

As part of the 2023 Summer Lecture Series, Ross Ellet, a meteorologist at the ABC affiliate in Toledo, Ohio, and a space weather expert will discuss geomagnetic storms, aurora borealis and how to best photograph the Northern Lights, even if you only have an iPhone, at the University of Michigan Biological Station, an 11,000-acre research and teaching campus just south of the Mackinac Bridge on Douglas Lake. Ellet produces a weekly segment called “Spacing Out” that focuses on night sky highlights and publishes a weekly Great Lakes aurora forecast each Thursday. An aurora chaser, Ross has traveled to the Arctic of Alaska and a variety of locations in northern Michigan, southern Canada, and northern Manitoba to photograph the Northern Lights.

Photo courtesy of Ross Ellet

The Boyne City Farmers Market is enjoying a very special 40^th Anniversary Market Season and will be celebrating this incredible milestone all summer long, with a community event planned for August 5th. Join in every Saturday and Wednesday to shop for locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, artisan craft foods, and unique artwork created by our skilled team of vendors. The region’s most talented musicians, Kid’s Corner activities, and new hot food selections will round out your Farmers Market experience. Settle in at Veterans Memorial Park for a fun-filled morning at the finest market in Northern Michigan, Shop Local, Shop Boyne!

Check out their new website at www.boynecityfarmersmarket.org

Three Pines Studio presents The Art of Painting From Life with Louise Pond. This one-day workshop will be a fast-paced exploration of painting en plein air, making marks, eliminating the unnecessary, and telling the most with the least amount of details. Individual instruction on seeing value correctly and understanding color, temperature, and composition.

All mediums are welcome (pastels preferred). Contact gallery for supply list.

• Louise’s (approx 4) favorite pastels and 2 different papers provided for exploration
• Wet medium students must have a basic concept of color mixing
• Weather permitting, rain date to be announced

Free dockside, hands-on tour of historic schooner Madeline from bow to stern. The Madeline is a reconstruction of a mid-19th century Great Lakes schooner and is operated by the Maritime Heritage Alliance. The Historical Society is hosting them for two days of public tours from the main city dock.

No reservations are required, though school and camp groups are encouraged to call 231.526.9771 to schedule tour times.

Between 1985 and 1990, 165 Maritime Heritage Alliance volunteers gave 40,000 hours to build the schooner Madeline, a 56-ft. twin-masted replica of an 1840s commercial vessel. The original schooner Madeline sailed the waters of the Great Lakes about 140 years ago. She was built in 1845 in Fairport, Ohio to carry freight.

Learn the ways of kombucha at Lavender Hill Farm’s Kombucha at the Farm Workshop on Wednesday, June 28th at 6:30 pm. Kombucha is a fermented tea that has been consumed for thousands of years and recently gained immense popularity. Not only does it have the same health benefits as tea, but it is also rich in beneficial probiotics, contains many antioxidants, and has a unique flavor profile all its own.

For ages 12+.

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

As part of the University of Michigan Biological Station’s 2023 Summer Lecture Series, Robin Clark, an assistant professor at Lake Superior State University, will give a free, public talk titled “Weaving Anishinaabe and Western Sciences for Long-term Giizhik Relations: Process and Patterns.” Clark plans to talk about northern white cedar trees, or “Giizhik,” their projected decline, and Indigenous knowledge and practices that can inform forest management and growth. The U-M Biological Station is an 11,000-acre research and teaching campus just south of the Mackinac Bridge on Douglas Lake in Pellston. Students, faculty, and researchers from around the globe have studied and monitored the impact of environmental changes on northern Michigan ecosystems for 114 years at the field station.

Join Great Lakes Center for the Arts for an evening in conversation with the incredible Dwight Chapin on June 28 at 8 pm, moderated by Emmy Award-winning television producer David Crouse, who conducted one of the final television interviews President Nixon gave before his death. Presented as part of the Great Lakes Center for the Arts’ Distinguished Speakers Series.

This year marks the 51st anniversary of President Nixon’s historic trips to China and Russia, as well as his incredible Watergate downfall. Dwight Chapin was at his side for over a decade as Personal Aide and White House Deputy Assistant and will present an insider’s view of America’s most enigmatic President.

Step aboard the Isle Royale Queen III for this narrated Sunset Cruise tour of Little Traverse Bay. Includes a full-service bar with live music while you cruise around the harbor. Tickets are $100 each and reservations are required. REGISTER HERE

The sunset cruise runs from 8:15 pm through 9:45 pm and departs from Walstrom Marine. Please arrive by at least 8:00 pm. Your name will be on a reservation sheet at check-in; there are no physical tickets. As there is no on-site parking at Walstrom Marine*, we recommend you allow time to find parking and return to the dock before the cruise.

Parking at Josephine Ford Park should be available.

Call the Historical Society with any questions: 231-526-9771

Free dockside, hands-on tour of historic schooner Madeline from bow to stern. The Madeline is a reconstruction of a mid-19th century Great Lakes schooner and is operated by the Maritime Heritage Alliance. The Historical Society is hosting them for two days of public tours from the main city dock.

No reservations are required, though school and camp groups are encouraged to call 231.526.9771 to schedule tour times.

Between 1985 and 1990, 165 Maritime Heritage Alliance volunteers gave 40,000 hours to build the schooner Madeline, a 56-ft. twin-masted replica of an 1840s commercial vessel. The original schooner Madeline sailed the waters of the Great Lakes about 140 years ago. She was built in 1845 in Fairport, Ohio to carry freight.

Join Lavender Hill Farm for a DIY Sign Workshop on Thursday, June 29th at 1 pm. Relax and unwind while you design and paint this festive 4th of July door hanger with Brandy Belmas, creative mind, and owner of The Country Crab.  This large sign measures approximately 23” tall.  All materials and step-by-step instructions will be provided by Brandy and there will be plenty of paint colors on hand for you to customize your piece! 

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

Bring the whole family for Friday fun at Lavender Hill Farm June 30th – August 4th, 10 am – 5 pm! Guests of all ages are welcome to enjoy the atmosphere at our beautiful lavender farm during the height of our season. Bring a picnic and enjoy the many other Lavender Fest Friday activities we have scheduled throughout the summer. Each week will feature live music, face painting, food vendors, and additional classes and activities! Our farm is FREE to visit.

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

The Boyne City Farmers Market is enjoying a very special 40^th Anniversary Market Season and will be celebrating this incredible milestone all summer long, with a community event planned for August 5th. Join in every Saturday and Wednesday to shop for locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, artisan craft foods, and unique artwork created by our skilled team of vendors. The region’s most talented musicians, Kid’s Corner activities, and new hot food selections will round out your Farmers Market experience. Settle in at Veterans Memorial Park for a fun-filled morning at the finest market in Northern Michigan, Shop Local, Shop Boyne!

Check out their new website at www.boynecityfarmersmarket.org

Visit Three Pines Studio in Cross Village and learn to create art outdoors. Our Open-Air (Drop-in) Workshop days are intended to foster creativity and encourage experimentation. Everyone comes together in a social act of collaboration. The only entry requirements are an inquisitive nature, a curiosity about new and traditional media, and a lack of inhibition about creating in a semi-public space.

You and your group will have your own art table, apart from other groups under a sunshade in the studio’s beautiful yard. Come and have fun with us. We follow all current COVID-19 protocols to ensure your safety.

SHIBORI-INDIGO
Tuesdays in July and August
11 am-5 pm
Shibori is a traditional Japanese form of pleating, folding, twisting and wrapping using string to resist the dye.
$25 fee + $5-$50 materials fee

WOODBLOCK PRINTING
Wednesdays in July and August
11 am-5 pm
Learn how to print using a wide variety of woodblocks from India with textile paints on cotton or linen.
$25 fee + $5-$50 materials fee

Drop-in Workshops: How It Works
1. Drop in anytime between 11 am-5 pm, Tuesday or Wednesday. Come for 15 minutes or stay all day. No registration is necessary.
2. Choose a workshop(s). $20 per day studio fee plus materials fee (per project).
3. Indigo processing/washing is available for an additional $10, or you can launder at home with the directions provided.

Possibilities: t-shirts, scarves, bandannas, and table linens
Quilters: fat quarters and linen and cotton yardage available for purchase.
Please note: Kids under 9 must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling.
All workshops are available by arrangement for special groups, birthday parties, and reunions.

Visit Three Pines Studio in Cross Village and learn to create art outdoors. Our Open-Air (Drop-in) Workshop days are intended to foster creativity and encourage experimentation. Everyone comes together in a social act of collaboration. The only entry requirements are an inquisitive nature, a curiosity about new and traditional media, and a lack of inhibition about creating in a semi-public space.

You and your group will have your own art table, apart from other groups under a sunshade in the studio’s beautiful yard. Come and have fun with us. We follow all current COVID-19 protocols to ensure your safety.

SHIBORI-INDIGO
Tuesdays in July and August
11 am-5 pm
Shibori is a traditional Japanese form of pleating, folding, twisting and wrapping using string to resist the dye.
$25 fee + $5-$50 materials fee

WOODBLOCK PRINTING
Wednesdays in July and August
11 am-5 pm
Learn how to print using a wide variety of woodblocks from India with textile paints on cotton or linen.
$25 fee + $5-$50 materials fee

Drop-in Workshops: How It Works
1. Drop in anytime between 11 am-5 pm, Tuesday or Wednesday. Come for 15 minutes or stay all day. No registration is necessary.
2. Choose a workshop(s). $20 per day studio fee plus materials fee (per project).
3. Indigo processing/washing is available for an additional $10, or you can launder at home with the directions provided.

Possibilities: t-shirts, scarves, bandannas, and table linens
Quilters: fat quarters and linen and cotton yardage available for purchase.
Please note: Kids under 9 must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling.
All workshops are available by arrangement for special groups, birthday parties, and reunions.

Join Jen Barratt, founder of Gaudy Giggles Paint Parties, for a fun and relaxing paint and sip evening at Lavender Hill Farm.  Bring your bestie or the whole family to discover, unlock, or revive your inner artist!

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

Join the University of Michigan Biological Station in Pellston, Michigan for their Summer Lecture Series: Slow Birding on July 5th at 7 PM. Joan Strassmann, an evolutionary biologist, the Charles Rebstock Professor of Biology at Washington University in St. Louis, member of the National Academy of Sciences, and author of “Slow Birding: The Art and Science of Enjoying Birds in Your Own Backyard,” will give the Hann Endowed Lecture in Ornithology at the University of Michigan Biological Station, an 11,000-acre research and teaching campus just south of the Mackinac Bridge on Douglas Lake in Pellston. As part of the 2023 Summer Lecture Series, Strassman will explain the fascinating world of common, everyday birds, such as bluejays, cardinals, robins, and sparrows. Students, faculty, and researchers from around the globe have studied and monitored the impact of environmental changes on northern Michigan ecosystems for 114 years at the field station.

Join Mary Stewart Adams, Star Historian, at Three Pines Studio for an educational workshop about navigating the stars: What to Look for in the Summer Sky on Thursday, July 6th from 1 – 2:30 pm. From the three bright stars of the Summer Triangle that guide us on to the Milky Way, to the brilliant flashes of the Perseid Meteors, summertime offers some of the most gratifying stargazing of the year. In this session for young and old, we’ll make star maps, hear ancient tales, and learn how to find our way through the stars, and to our own star.

Bring the whole family for Friday fun at Lavender Hill Farm June 30th – August 4th, 10 am – 5 pm! Guests of all ages are welcome to enjoy the atmosphere at our beautiful lavender farm during the height of our season. Bring a picnic and enjoy the many other Lavender Fest Friday activities we have scheduled throughout the summer. Each week will feature live music, face painting, food vendors, and additional classes and activities! Our farm is FREE to visit.

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

The Boyne City Farmers Market is enjoying a very special 40^th Anniversary Market Season and will be celebrating this incredible milestone all summer long, with a community event planned for August 5th. Join in every Saturday and Wednesday to shop for locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, artisan craft foods, and unique artwork created by our skilled team of vendors. The region’s most talented musicians, Kid’s Corner activities, and new hot food selections will round out your Farmers Market experience. Settle in at Veterans Memorial Park for a fun-filled morning at the finest market in Northern Michigan, Shop Local, Shop Boyne!

Check out their new website at www.boynecityfarmersmarket.org

Visit Three Pines Studio in Cross Village and learn to create art outdoors. Our Open-Air (Drop-in) Workshop days are intended to foster creativity and encourage experimentation. Everyone comes together in a social act of collaboration. The only entry requirements are an inquisitive nature, a curiosity about new and traditional media, and a lack of inhibition about creating in a semi-public space.

You and your group will have your own art table, apart from other groups under a sunshade in the studio’s beautiful yard. Come and have fun with us. We follow all current COVID-19 protocols to ensure your safety.

SHIBORI-INDIGO
Tuesdays in July and August
11 am-5 pm
Shibori is a traditional Japanese form of pleating, folding, twisting and wrapping using string to resist the dye.
$25 fee + $5-$50 materials fee

WOODBLOCK PRINTING
Wednesdays in July and August
11 am-5 pm
Learn how to print using a wide variety of woodblocks from India with textile paints on cotton or linen.
$25 fee + $5-$50 materials fee

Drop-in Workshops: How It Works
1. Drop in anytime between 11 am-5 pm, Tuesday or Wednesday. Come for 15 minutes or stay all day. No registration is necessary.
2. Choose a workshop(s). $20 per day studio fee plus materials fee (per project).
3. Indigo processing/washing is available for an additional $10, or you can launder at home with the directions provided.

Possibilities: t-shirts, scarves, bandannas, and table linens
Quilters: fat quarters and linen and cotton yardage available for purchase.
Please note: Kids under 9 must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling.
All workshops are available by arrangement for special groups, birthday parties, and reunions.

Visit Three Pines Studio in Cross Village and learn to create art outdoors. Our Open-Air (Drop-in) Workshop days are intended to foster creativity and encourage experimentation. Everyone comes together in a social act of collaboration. The only entry requirements are an inquisitive nature, a curiosity about new and traditional media, and a lack of inhibition about creating in a semi-public space.

You and your group will have your own art table, apart from other groups under a sunshade in the studio’s beautiful yard. Come and have fun with us. We follow all current COVID-19 protocols to ensure your safety.

SHIBORI-INDIGO
Tuesdays in July and August
11 am-5 pm
Shibori is a traditional Japanese form of pleating, folding, twisting and wrapping using string to resist the dye.
$25 fee + $5-$50 materials fee

WOODBLOCK PRINTING
Wednesdays in July and August
11 am-5 pm
Learn how to print using a wide variety of woodblocks from India with textile paints on cotton or linen.
$25 fee + $5-$50 materials fee

Drop-in Workshops: How It Works
1. Drop in anytime between 11 am-5 pm, Tuesday or Wednesday. Come for 15 minutes or stay all day. No registration is necessary.
2. Choose a workshop(s). $20 per day studio fee plus materials fee (per project).
3. Indigo processing/washing is available for an additional $10, or you can launder at home with the directions provided.

Possibilities: t-shirts, scarves, bandannas, and table linens
Quilters: fat quarters and linen and cotton yardage available for purchase.
Please note: Kids under 9 must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling.
All workshops are available by arrangement for special groups, birthday parties, and reunions.

Relax, unwind, and indulge in the incredible fragrance of lavender blooms while creating your own unique wreath at Lavender Hill Farm. Both eucalyptus and lavender dry beautifully so you can continue to enjoy your wreath inside your home.  During this workshop, you will cut your very own lavender bunch fresh from the fields and then learn to make an 18-inch round form fresh lavender and eucalyptus wreath.  All materials and step-by-step instructions will be provided by Sydney from Upsy-Daisy Floral.

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

Join Jen Barratt, founder of Gaudy Giggles Paint Parties, for a fun and relaxing paint and sip evening at Lavender Hill Farm.  Bring your bestie or the whole family to discover, unlock, or revive your inner artist!

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

Learn how to grow, care for, and harvest the most beautiful purple plant with Lavender Hill Farm! During this workshop, participants will take home their very own plant, a fresh U-Cut bunch of blooms, a “Growing and Using Lavender Guide”, and step-by-step instructions on how to grow and harvest happy and healthy lavender.

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

Join Three Pines Studio at Gene Rock Memorial Pavilion at Cross Village Beach for Rock on the Cross Village Beach – an introduction to rock hunting.

Storytime and Introduction to rock hunting. You will gather stones and learn to identify them. Beach-appropriate shoes are required. You will receive a special stone collecting bag and a Petoskey polishing kit. Workshop fee and materials: $20

No registration is required. Call the studio with any questions: 231-526-9447

Join watercolorist/art teacher Megan Swoyer at Three Pines Studio as she leads you on a veritable summery, “lakeside journey” right here, outdoors, at the studio. You’ll paint quintessential Michigan — including dragonflies, wildflowers, and waterbirds. Students will paint A FEW different works and learn techniques that include wax resist, wet-into-wet, and petal shadowing. Megan’s easy-going teaching style ensures your painting time will be relaxing and rewarding. “You’ll feel like you’re sitting on an inland dock in northern Michigan (toes in water, of course) as your subjects come to life on paper,” Megan says. Pure Painterly! Space is limited; reserve your spot soon!

Learn more about Megan at www.greenbushmedia.com or follow her on Instagram @meganswoyer. If you have questions about anything class-related, email Megan at megan@waterloogroup.com.

Supply List for Class found here: SUPPLY LIST

MORE INFO & REGISTRATION

Join Lavender Hill Farm for a T-Shirt Surgery Workshop on Thursday, July 13th at 1 pm. T-Shirt Surgery is about revamping, reconstructing, and upcycling plain ole t-shirts.  It is about being brave enough to make the first cut! Make mistakes!  And improvise!  

Bring along an oversized t-shirt so Jasmine can help provide instruction and inspiration while you transform a drab garment into something fresh, fitted, and just your style utilizing hand-stitching and minimal materials.

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

Join Lavender Hill Farm for a fun art class for kids and Create a Dream Catcher using old CDs during their Kidz Create a Dream Catcher Workshop on Friday, July 14th at Noon. It is believed that dreams flow through dreamcatchers when hung at the bedside. Good dreams know how to pass through the dreamcatcher and bad dreams, not knowing the way, get tangled in the dreamcatcher and perish with the first light of the new day. Dream catchers are also a fun and creative way to decorate your bedroom while learning about different art techniques.

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

This year, the Historical Society is thrilled to be celebrating our 25th Shay Days event on July 14 & 15th from 10 am – 3 pm. This two-day, family-friendly program will feature trains, games, crafts, and more. Check this page often as the event draws closer for more details about the schedule, activities, and other details.

Bring the whole family for Friday fun at Lavender Hill Farm June 30th – August 4th, 10 am – 5 pm! Guests of all ages are welcome to enjoy the atmosphere at our beautiful lavender farm during the height of our season. Bring a picnic and enjoy the many other Lavender Fest Friday activities we have scheduled throughout the summer. Each week will feature live music, face painting, food vendors, and additional classes and activities! Our farm is FREE to visit.

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

The Boyne City Farmers Market is enjoying a very special 40^th Anniversary Market Season and will be celebrating this incredible milestone all summer long, with a community event planned for August 5th. Join in every Saturday and Wednesday to shop for locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, artisan craft foods, and unique artwork created by our skilled team of vendors. The region’s most talented musicians, Kid’s Corner activities, and new hot food selections will round out your Farmers Market experience. Settle in at Veterans Memorial Park for a fun-filled morning at the finest market in Northern Michigan, Shop Local, Shop Boyne!

Check out their new website at www.boynecityfarmersmarket.org

This year, the Historical Society is thrilled to be celebrating our 25th Shay Days event on July 14 & 15th from 10 am – 3 pm. This two-day, family-friendly program will feature trains, games, crafts, and more. Check this page often as the event draws closer for more details about the schedule, activities, and other details.

Visit Three Pines Studio in Cross Village and learn to create art outdoors. Our Open-Air (Drop-in) Workshop days are intended to foster creativity and encourage experimentation. Everyone comes together in a social act of collaboration. The only entry requirements are an inquisitive nature, a curiosity about new and traditional media, and a lack of inhibition about creating in a semi-public space.

You and your group will have your own art table, apart from other groups under a sunshade in the studio’s beautiful yard. Come and have fun with us. We follow all current COVID-19 protocols to ensure your safety.

SHIBORI-INDIGO
Tuesdays in July and August
11 am-5 pm
Shibori is a traditional Japanese form of pleating, folding, twisting and wrapping using string to resist the dye.
$25 fee + $5-$50 materials fee

WOODBLOCK PRINTING
Wednesdays in July and August
11 am-5 pm
Learn how to print using a wide variety of woodblocks from India with textile paints on cotton or linen.
$25 fee + $5-$50 materials fee

Drop-in Workshops: How It Works
1. Drop in anytime between 11 am-5 pm, Tuesday or Wednesday. Come for 15 minutes or stay all day. No registration is necessary.
2. Choose a workshop(s). $20 per day studio fee plus materials fee (per project).
3. Indigo processing/washing is available for an additional $10, or you can launder at home with the directions provided.

Possibilities: t-shirts, scarves, bandannas, and table linens
Quilters: fat quarters and linen and cotton yardage available for purchase.
Please note: Kids under 9 must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling.
All workshops are available by arrangement for special groups, birthday parties, and reunions.

Visit Three Pines Studio in Cross Village and learn to create art outdoors. Our Open-Air (Drop-in) Workshop days are intended to foster creativity and encourage experimentation. Everyone comes together in a social act of collaboration. The only entry requirements are an inquisitive nature, a curiosity about new and traditional media, and a lack of inhibition about creating in a semi-public space.

You and your group will have your own art table, apart from other groups under a sunshade in the studio’s beautiful yard. Come and have fun with us. We follow all current COVID-19 protocols to ensure your safety.

SHIBORI-INDIGO
Tuesdays in July and August
11 am-5 pm
Shibori is a traditional Japanese form of pleating, folding, twisting and wrapping using string to resist the dye.
$25 fee + $5-$50 materials fee

WOODBLOCK PRINTING
Wednesdays in July and August
11 am-5 pm
Learn how to print using a wide variety of woodblocks from India with textile paints on cotton or linen.
$25 fee + $5-$50 materials fee

Drop-in Workshops: How It Works
1. Drop in anytime between 11 am-5 pm, Tuesday or Wednesday. Come for 15 minutes or stay all day. No registration is necessary.
2. Choose a workshop(s). $20 per day studio fee plus materials fee (per project).
3. Indigo processing/washing is available for an additional $10, or you can launder at home with the directions provided.

Possibilities: t-shirts, scarves, bandannas, and table linens
Quilters: fat quarters and linen and cotton yardage available for purchase.
Please note: Kids under 9 must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling.
All workshops are available by arrangement for special groups, birthday parties, and reunions.

Join Lavender Hill Farm for a Cookies & Cocktails Workshop on Wednesday, July 19th. You’ve seen them for sale in bakeries or on platters at parties and been blown away by their beauty. A stunning cookie so pretty you almost don’t want to eat it.  You’ve wondered, how do they do that?  Can I do that?  Well now you can!  Bring a baking bestie, your favorite beverage, and join instructor Cindy Wolff as you learn to decorate beautiful sugar cookies with royal icing! 

Please feel free to BYO your favorite drink to sip as you decorate.

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

This event is for ages 21+.

Join Three Pines Studio at Gene Rock Memorial Pavilion at Cross Village Beach for Rock on the Cross Village Beach – an introduction to rock hunting.

Storytime and Introduction to rock hunting. You will gather stones and learn to identify them. Beach-appropriate shoes are required. You will receive a special stone collecting bag and a Petoskey polishing kit. Workshop fee and materials: $20

No registration is required. Call the studio with any questions: 231-526-9447

Join the Lavender Hill Farm Agricultural Team for an intro to the world of processing and distillation, Processing & Distillation 101 Workshop on Thursday, July 2oth at 1 pm.  Class starts with a tour of the farm while discussing the history and uses of lavender, the different varieties that are commonly grown for oil production, and the harvesting process. Visit their drying shed full of hundreds of hanging bunches and learn how to properly clean and prepare the lavender for distillation by hand screening. Step into our still house to learn the basics of distillation and gain knowledge of the benefits of lavender essential oil and hydrosol.

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

Join Lavender Hill Farm for a Kidz Flower Crowns Workshop on Friday, July 21st at 10 am. Calling all princes and princesses of the land to join us for a fun and creative morning at Lavender Hill Farm! Design your very own flower crown from the brightest and freshest blooms and greenery. During this workshop, you will learn about flowers and create an amazing crown to take home with you to your kingdom or gift to someone special. All materials and step-by-step instructions will be provided by Sydney from Upsy-Daisy Floral.   

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

Bring the whole family for Friday fun at Lavender Hill Farm June 30th – August 4th, 10 am – 5 pm! Guests of all ages are welcome to enjoy the atmosphere at our beautiful lavender farm during the height of our season. Bring a picnic and enjoy the many other Lavender Fest Friday activities we have scheduled throughout the summer. Each week will feature live music, face painting, food vendors, and additional classes and activities! Our farm is FREE to visit.

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

The Boyne City Farmers Market is enjoying a very special 40^th Anniversary Market Season and will be celebrating this incredible milestone all summer long, with a community event planned for August 5th. Join in every Saturday and Wednesday to shop for locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, artisan craft foods, and unique artwork created by our skilled team of vendors. The region’s most talented musicians, Kid’s Corner activities, and new hot food selections will round out your Farmers Market experience. Settle in at Veterans Memorial Park for a fun-filled morning at the finest market in Northern Michigan, Shop Local, Shop Boyne!

Check out their new website at www.boynecityfarmersmarket.org

Visit Three Pines Studio in Cross Village and learn to create art outdoors. Our Open-Air (Drop-in) Workshop days are intended to foster creativity and encourage experimentation. Everyone comes together in a social act of collaboration. The only entry requirements are an inquisitive nature, a curiosity about new and traditional media, and a lack of inhibition about creating in a semi-public space.

You and your group will have your own art table, apart from other groups under a sunshade in the studio’s beautiful yard. Come and have fun with us. We follow all current COVID-19 protocols to ensure your safety.

SHIBORI-INDIGO
Tuesdays in July and August
11 am-5 pm
Shibori is a traditional Japanese form of pleating, folding, twisting and wrapping using string to resist the dye.
$25 fee + $5-$50 materials fee

WOODBLOCK PRINTING
Wednesdays in July and August
11 am-5 pm
Learn how to print using a wide variety of woodblocks from India with textile paints on cotton or linen.
$25 fee + $5-$50 materials fee

Drop-in Workshops: How It Works
1. Drop in anytime between 11 am-5 pm, Tuesday or Wednesday. Come for 15 minutes or stay all day. No registration is necessary.
2. Choose a workshop(s). $20 per day studio fee plus materials fee (per project).
3. Indigo processing/washing is available for an additional $10, or you can launder at home with the directions provided.

Possibilities: t-shirts, scarves, bandannas, and table linens
Quilters: fat quarters and linen and cotton yardage available for purchase.
Please note: Kids under 9 must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling.
All workshops are available by arrangement for special groups, birthday parties, and reunions.

Visit Three Pines Studio in Cross Village and learn to create art outdoors. Our Open-Air (Drop-in) Workshop days are intended to foster creativity and encourage experimentation. Everyone comes together in a social act of collaboration. The only entry requirements are an inquisitive nature, a curiosity about new and traditional media, and a lack of inhibition about creating in a semi-public space.

You and your group will have your own art table, apart from other groups under a sunshade in the studio’s beautiful yard. Come and have fun with us. We follow all current COVID-19 protocols to ensure your safety.

SHIBORI-INDIGO
Tuesdays in July and August
11 am-5 pm
Shibori is a traditional Japanese form of pleating, folding, twisting and wrapping using string to resist the dye.
$25 fee + $5-$50 materials fee

WOODBLOCK PRINTING
Wednesdays in July and August
11 am-5 pm
Learn how to print using a wide variety of woodblocks from India with textile paints on cotton or linen.
$25 fee + $5-$50 materials fee

Drop-in Workshops: How It Works
1. Drop in anytime between 11 am-5 pm, Tuesday or Wednesday. Come for 15 minutes or stay all day. No registration is necessary.
2. Choose a workshop(s). $20 per day studio fee plus materials fee (per project).
3. Indigo processing/washing is available for an additional $10, or you can launder at home with the directions provided.

Possibilities: t-shirts, scarves, bandannas, and table linens
Quilters: fat quarters and linen and cotton yardage available for purchase.
Please note: Kids under 9 must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling.
All workshops are available by arrangement for special groups, birthday parties, and reunions.

Join Jen Barratt, founder of Gaudy Giggles Paint Parties, for a fun and relaxing paint-and-sip evening at Lavender Hill Farm.  Bring your bestie or the whole family to discover, unlock, or revive your inner artist!

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

Join Three Pines Studio at Gene Rock Memorial Pavilion at Cross Village Beach for Rock on the Cross Village Beach – an introduction to rock hunting.

Storytime and Introduction to rock hunting. You will gather stones and learn to identify them. Beach-appropriate shoes are required. You will receive a special stone collecting bag and a Petoskey polishing kit. Workshop fee and materials: $20

No registration is required. Call the studio with any questions: 231-526-9447

Join Lavender Hill Farm for a Fresh Lavender Wreath Workshop on Thursday, July 27th at 10 am. Relax, unwind, and indulge in the incredible fragrance of lavender blooms while creating your own unique wreath. Both eucalyptus and lavender dry beautifully so you can continue to enjoy your wreath inside your home.  During this workshop, you will cut your very own lavender bunch fresh from the fields and then learn to make an 18-inch round form fresh lavender and eucalyptus wreath.  All materials and step-by-step instructions will be provided by Sydney from Upsy-Daisy Floral.

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

Let your gardening goals blossom with a Flowers on the Farm Workshop at Lavender Hill Farm! During this workshop participants will take home their very own hand-cut fresh bloom bouquet, a lavender plant, a “Grow a Butterfly Garden Guide” and step-by-step instructions on how to create a beautiful backyard of blooms.

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!

Plant the seed to your little one’s green thumb! Join Lavender Hill Farm’s expert growers and learn the basics of gardening during the Kidz Can Grow Workshop on Friday, July 28 at 10 am. Through hands-on experience, your child will explore everything from seeds to soil, and of course… lavender! Kids will participate in a walking tour of the farm’s fields and cut flower plots, a planting activity, and a gardening craft as well as be able to cut their very own fresh bouquet to take home.  Spoil your kids with soil! Join us now!

For more ways to experience the lavender and exciting events, visit our events calendar HERE!