The Great River Folk School is a new community education initiative open to all: parents, families, friends and connections of Great River School.
All classes are offered at Great River School. Click the link to sign up!
Contact Karen at kanway@greatriverschool.org with any questions. Scholarships are available to assist with fees, contact kanway@greatriverschool.org for more information. To sign up for any of the classes, click on this link.
Yoga for all bodies and abilities (ages 12 and up)
Mondays, 5:30-6:30 pm, April 24-May 22 (5 sessions)
Instructor: Delany Breitbach
Move, breathe, and sweat for 60 minutes of vinyasa yoga with good tunes and great energy with Delany (Health and Wellness Workshop and Big Canoe Guide). Whether you're a long time practitioner or just getting started, Delany teaches to all bodies and abilities, and empowers her students to move in ways that feel good to them. She is a 200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher and took her trainings in both Vinyasa/Power Yoga and Hot 26 in 2019 through her old home studio of Muddy Feet Yoga in Iowa City before moving to the Twin Cities. Bring a water bottle, towel, and any other item you may want to use in your practice. The only expectation is that you honor where you're at on that day and spend the 60 minutes taking care of you.
Cost: $75 (5 sessions)
Archery for Adults
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:15 pm, April 26-May 24 (5 sessions)
Instructors: Hadley Musselman and Lynn Overvoorde
Why should the kids have all the fun? Come learn the point of this rapid-fire sport. Instructors will help participants improve their technique, accuracy, and coordination. Arrow repair and care of equipment will also be demonstrated. Come learn why so many people enjoy this accessible and fun sport!
Cost: $75 (5 sessions)
Plant-based eating/nutrition
Monday, May 1, 6:30-8 pm
Instructor: Lauren Robinson
Are you curious about Plant-Based Eating for yourself and/or your family? Do you want to hear inspiring reasons for eating this way? Learn from a mother and Vegan of 9+ years who feeds a family of five 100% plant based meals. You'll get an introduction into the science of the lifestyle that can revolutionize your health and well being from someone certified in Plant Based Nutrition through Cornell University. You'll take home an information packet with tools to help you begin your journey. Vegan treats will be served.
Cost: $15
Spoon Carving
Wednesday May 3, 5:30-8:30
Instructor: Lynn Overvoorde
Learn how to carve a spoon using traditional Nordic carving techniques. We cover tree anatomy, axing out a blank (roughed out spoon shape), knife holds for the hook & sloyd knife, drying, and finishing. This class is great for the beginner or the person wanting to learn Sloyd style carving. Please wear closed toed-shoes, as we are going to make some wood chips!
Cost: $65 (includes materials cost)
Herbal Salve-Making
Wednesday, May 3, 6-8 pm
Instructor: Emily Pearson Ryan (www.lowlandplantmedicine.com)
Herbal salves (aka Ointments or Balms) are used topically. They nourish skin, smell lovely and carry strong medicine. Making your own salves/ointments is a great entry point into crafting your own medicine and taking the care of your health and your family's health into your own hands!
Participants will be given information on some of the many ways to infuse oils with plant material, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different oils, and learn a few easy plants to begin with and what they might be helpful for. Then we'll try our hand at mixing a 1-oz salve to take home.
Beginners, including interested children, are welcome! Experienced medicine-makers are encouraged to come and share what they know!
Cost: $40 (includes $10 materials fee)