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Urban Medicine Cabinet: Liver Health Tincture

Upper Meadow

This root tincture is useful in cases of poor or sluggish digestion, skin conditions such as acne and eczema, and any general health issue in which the liver might be of concern.   About the instructor, Nyambi Royster of Nyambi Naturals: A Medicinal Herb Farmer and Herbalist for over 15 years, Nyambi Royster has taught Urban Health Courses and Agroecology Workshops at national institutes of learning including  Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania, and LaSalle University. Ms. Nyambi has led national discussions of food sovereignty and social justice initiatives.  Her career is characterized by her passion for reconnecting others to the earth

Herb’an Medicine: Create Your Own Tea Blend

FarmerJawn Greenery 6730 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Calling all Tea Lovers! Learn to make your own tea blends with FarmerJawn Greenery! Calling all tea lovers! Join us this weekend for an awesome hands-on workshop. We'll be discussing the benefits of drinking tea, medicinal herbs, and how to make your own tea blends at home. We will also discuss proper methods of storing and preparing loose leaf tea. During this class you’ll be enjoying some of our very own Viva Leaf Tea Co. tea blends! Come on down and get your tea on with FarmerJawn Greenery! Led by Tiana Williams (she/her), FarmerJawn Greenery Retail Horticulturist

Art Gathering: Botanical Illustration

Coach House, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

Practice the time-honored tradition of botanical illustration within the historically significant setting of Bartram’s Garden. Working from live specimens, participants will have a chance to closely observe and recreate the structures that make each plant unique. Materials will be provided, or bring your own to share with the group.   Learn more about this workshop’s instructor, Heather Rinehart.

Urban Medicine Cabinet: First Aid Eye Wash

Upper Meadow

This effective herbal first aid remedy can be used to treat eye infections such as conjunctivitis.   About the instructor, Nyambi Royster of Nyambi Naturals: A Medicinal Herb Farmer and Herbalist for over 15 years, Nyambi Royster has taught Urban Health Courses and Agroecology Workshops at national institutes of learning including  Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania, and LaSalle University. Ms. Nyambi has led national discussions of food sovereignty and social justice initiatives.  Her career is characterized by her passion for reconnecting others to the earth as a sustainable source of health and healing. She manages an acre organic fruit orchard and

Art Gathering: Bird Art

Coach House, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

Explore birds from a creative point of view, learn techniques for drawing birds used by professionals, and create some bird art of your own. This workshop is designed for families to create together while enjoying our feathered friends who call Bartram’s Garden home. Materials will be provided, or bring something to share with the group in this open-ended, community-centered creative experience. Learn more about this workshop’s instructor, Heather Rinehart.

Urban Medicine Cabinet: Fungal Salve

Upper Meadow

This powerful disinfectant salve is excellent for treating skin infections like athlete’s foot and ringworm.   About the instructor, Nyambi Royster of Nyambi Naturals: A Medicinal Herb Farmer and Herbalist for over 15 years, Nyambi Royster has taught Urban Health Courses and Agroecology Workshops at national institutes of learning including  Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania, and LaSalle University. Ms. Nyambi has led national discussions of food sovereignty and social justice initiatives.  Her career is characterized by her passion for reconnecting others to the earth as a sustainable source of health and healing. She manages an acre organic fruit orchard and medicinal

Goldenrod Herbal Studies: Nervous System Materia Medicas

Bartram’s Garden Conference Room, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States

  ​Do you… Want to expand and deepen your understand of some of the primary herbs to keep in your home apothecary? Want to study herbal medicine with others, in person?  Have a hard time finding reliable, well sourced info when trying to research herbal medicine online?  Want to know the best way to use each herb and what dosage to take Enjoy lecture-style learning? The Nervous System Herbs Materia Medica workshop is part of the Goldenrod Herbal Studies series, taught by Clinical Herbalist Kelly McCarthy of Attic Apothecary. This workshop is divided into two days: October 1-2, 9am-3pm. It

Art Gathering: Nature Prints

Let’s make some art using the nature around us! Using a variety of materials and techniques, this gathering will be all about creating prints from leaves, flowers, and whatever may inspire you. Materials will be provided, or bring something to share with the group in this open-ended, community-centered creative experience.

Urban Medicine Cabinet: Seasonal Affective Disorder

Upper Meadow

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is not uncommon in northern parts of the world when the lack of light during the long winter months can bring on depression and lethargy. This is also an effective remedy for deep-seated grief and feelings of loss. This tincture, along with staying active and getting fresh air can help to keep you uplifted and fill your heart with sunshine.   About the instructor, Nyambi Royster of Nyambi Naturals: A Medicinal Herb Farmer and Herbalist for over 15 years, Nyambi Royster has taught Urban Health Courses and Agroecology Workshops at national institutes of learning including  Drexel University,

Goldenrod Herbal Studies: Immune System Herbs Materia Medica

Bartram’s Garden Conference Room 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

  ​Do you… Want to expand and deepen your understand of some of the primary herbs to keep in your home apothecary? Want to study herbal medicine with others, in person?  Have a hard time finding reliable, well sourced info when trying to research herbal medicine online?  Want to know the best way to use each herb and what dosage to take Enjoy lecture-style learning? The Immune System Herbs Materia Medica workshop is part of the Goldenrod Herbal Studies series, taught by Clinical Herbalist Kelly McCarthy of Attic Apothecary. This workshop is divided into two days: December 3-4, 9am-3pm. It can

Herbs & Crafts: Sow your Winter Garden with a DIY Mini Greenhouse

Show the pollinators some love this February during the first ever Herbs & Crafts workshop at The Random Tea Room. Our resident artist Anastasia Alexandrin will be demonstrating how she sows her winter garden using up-cycled materials. In addition to creating the stunning imagery that is gracing the walls of the tea room through September 2023, Anastasia is fluent in flower speak and seems to have them springing up all around her. Start saving your empty salad containers, at least 3” tall are best. There will be some available but those quantities are limited. If you have a collection of

$25

Now & Then Marketplace Make Love Market + Mixology Class

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

Now + Then Marketplace and Two Robbers present Make Love Market, a shopping experience with 10 local artists and artisans curated with lovers in mind. Come grab a local seltzer at this new spot & shop local vendors from 4-9pm on Valentines Day! Looking for something fun, cute, and creative to do with your boo? Book a spot at Two Robber's *Special* Seltzer Mixology Class taking place in the space during the market! The workshop includes 2 cocktails, 2 seltzers, and a mixology lesson from 2R lead bartender Lexi!

Free – $45

ExtrABBAganza!

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

The American Swedish Historical Museum is hosting the ExtrABBAganza dance party on the 11th of March! The dance party celebrates the iconic music of the Swedish band ABBA. DJ Robert Drake will spin the throwbacks as everyone lets out their inner Dancing Queen. Highlights of the evening will include a dancing and costume contest and live performances by the queens, Miss Troy, Scarlett Masters, Elieen O'Brennan, and Amerie Jameson! Tickets include Swedish-inspired bites and a cash bar. Tickets are $30 for museum members and $35 for non-members and include Swedish-inspired bites and a cash bar.

$30 – $35

Intro to Tufting

Bok 1901 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for an in-person tufting workshop with Tuft the World! In this hands-on instructional class, participants will learn to use power tufting machines to create a rug or wall hanging. The 6-hour class will cover the basics of setting up a tufting frame with stretched primary cloth and threading and operating tufting machines. Instructions for how to cut, glue, and finish a tufted piece will also be provided. Participants will work on projects of their own design on a frame that can accommodate pieces 22 x 22 inches. Frame, cloth, and yarn are included in the cost of the

Free

Overcoming Functional Fixedness Workshop

Unleash your creativity and explore how overcoming functional fixedness can help you bring new life to objects that no longer serve their original purpose. Bring an old toy or item that you’d like to upcycle into something new and functional. You’ll want to take notes for this one, so bring a notepad and pen!

Jams and Canning with Chef Gail

The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Food preservation made easy! Learn the basics of jamming, canning, and dehydrating with Chef Gail and the Strawberry Mansion CDC at The Discovery. No experience necessary.

Scent-sational Candle-Making with Gourmet Candle

Coach House 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Ignite your creativity at this Candle-making workshop with Gourmet Candle. During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to add your own unique touch to your candles by mixing fragrances to create new and exciting scents. Additionally, you can select from a variety of adorable candle toppings to adorn your candles with. We’ll provide everything you need to create two unique and beautiful candles. With the facilitator’s guidance, you and your friends will spend two hours exploring your artistic abilities and having a blast playing games and learning candle-burning tips. The best part? Once your candles have cooled, you’ll be able

Botanical Bundle Dyeing with Modest Transitions at Manayunk

PHS Pop- up Garden Manayunk 106 Jamestown Avenue, Philadelphia

Join Melanie Hassan from Modest Transitions for a beginner-friendly botanical bundle dyeing class in the beautiful Manayunk Pop Up Garden! Bundle dyeing is a natural dye technique that creates botanical prints, patterns, and "organic tie-dye" effects using dried and fresh flowers, bark, extracts, and kitchen waste. In this workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to explore botanical alchemy using plant materials to create their own custom-dyed bandana. This workshop will cover: Ways to achieve mirrored, confetti, tie-dye prints and patterns Identification of plant materials used for successful printing and color contact Hot bath extraction Color modification Washing and care instructions

Botanical Bundle Dyeing with Modest Transitions at South Street

PHS Pop- up Garden Manayunk 106 Jamestown Avenue, Philadelphia

Join Melanie Hassan from Modest Transitions for a beginner-friendly botanical bundle dyeing class in the beautiful Manayunk Pop Up Garden! Bundle dyeing is a natural dye technique that creates botanical prints, patterns, and "organic tie-dye" effects using dried and fresh flowers, bark, extracts, and kitchen waste. In this workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to explore botanical alchemy using plant materials to create their own custom-dyed bandana. This workshop will cover: Ways to achieve mirrored, confetti, tie-dye prints and patterns Identification of plant materials used for successful printing and color contact Hot bath extraction Color modification Washing and care instructions

Vinegars, Oxymels & Switchels

Learn to use vinegars and herbs for flavor and healing in this hands-on make + take workshop with Lady Danni. Rain or shine!   Website: https://www.landedgentress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladydanni1/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/landedgentress/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/landedgentress

DIY Workshop: – Don’t Toss It! Grow It!

 Learn how to get the most out of your groceries by regrowing your kitchen scraps. You’ll want to take notes for this one, so bring a notepad and pen!

Salves & Liniments

Salves and liniments have been used to soothe aching muscles, disinfect & heal cuts, scrapes, burns, and draw out splinters & thorns. You’ll learn to make both in this hands-on make + take workshop with Lady Danni. Rain or shine!   Website: https://www.landedgentress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladydanni1/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/landedgentress/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/landedgentress

Botanical Simple Syrups

Learn to create and customize simple syrups with flowers, herbs, and spices in this hands-on make + take workshop. Then use these multi-taskers for soothing coughs, adding flavor to your meals & baked goods, or creating cocktails & mocktails. Rain or shine!   Website: https://www.landedgentress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladydanni1/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/landedgentress/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/landedgentress

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Design a Doodad #002: Beer Can Label Design Workshop

Triple Bottom Brewing 915 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at Triple Bottom Brewing to design your own beer can label! First, we will take you on a short design adventure by getting to know how much inspiration and intention it takes to bring a label to life. Meet Marian Bailey, the creator of the Triple Bottom’s Hazy IPA, Training Montage label. Then, YOU become the designer of your own beer can label, using provided supplies and templates. Lastly, we’ll put your label on a can for you to use as a vessel or a planter (yes, we will have succulents). Registration includes: + One (1) beverage +

$45

Art for the Cash Poor

1400 - 1500 N American Street 1400 -1500 North American Street, Philadelphia, United States

Join us at Art for the Cash Poor 2024! Saturday, June 8th • 12-6pm 1400 + 1500 block of N American Street, Philadelphia PA We’ll be joined by over 100 local artists and craftspeople selling a variety of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and more, all priced at $250 or less! This free, family-friendly arts festival is a treasured annual event, and we can’t wait ‘til June 8! All proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists. Learn more and RSVP at inliquid.org/aftcp

Free

Summer Nature Science Pop Up: Make a Take Home Terrarium

Gingko Lawn

Stop by for an interactive, nature science-based lesson and craft! This week we’ll make our own terrariums! While supplies last. All ages are welcome, no registration is required. Pop-Ups are outdoors and may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.

Summer Nature Science Pop Up: Solar Prints

Gingko Lawn

Stop by for an interactive, nature science-based lesson and craft! We’ll use the power of the sun to make solar prints. While supplies last. All ages are welcome, no registration is required. Pop-Ups are outdoors and may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.

Summer Nature Science Pop Up: Make a Take Home Terrarium

Gingko Lawn

Stop by for an interactive, nature science-based lesson and craft! This week we’ll make our own terrariums! While supplies last. All ages are welcome, no registration is required. Pop-Ups are outdoors and may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.

Summer Nature Science Pop Up: Kitemaking

Gingko Lawn

Stop by for an interactive, nature science-based lesson and craft! Make an artful kite to ride the wind. While supplies last. All ages are welcome, no registration is required. Pop-Ups are outdoors and may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.

Summer Nature Science Pop Up: Leaf Art

Gingko Lawn

Stop by for an interactive, nature science-based lesson and craft! Use leaves from around the Garden to make your own unique art. While supplies last. All ages are welcome, no registration is required. Pop-Ups are outdoors and may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.

Summer Nature Science Pop Up: Solar Prints

Gingko Lawn

Stop by for an interactive, nature science-based lesson and craft! We’ll use the power of the sun to make solar prints. While supplies last. All ages are welcome, no registration is required. Pop-Ups are outdoors and may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.

Summer Nature Science Pop Up: Learn about PA Mammals

Gingko Lawn

Stop by for an interactive, nature science-based lesson and craft, featuring special guest Haley from the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Learn about some of the animals that inhabit PA while exploring mammal furs and skulls. Get a close-up look at what these mammals look and feel like, while also determining their niche just based off of their skulls. While supplies last. All ages are welcome, no registration is required. Pop-Ups are outdoors and may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.

Beeswax Wraps Workshop

Coach House 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Join Lady Danni in a hands-on workshop making reusable beeswax wraps, a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic wrap. They are biodegradable, compostable, and don’t release harmful chemicals into the soil.   Learn more with Lady Danni here: https://www.landedgentress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ladydanni1/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ladydanni_landedgentress?lang=en

Papermaking Workshop

Coach House 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

This workshop has been rescheduled from its original date on August 10 to November 10. Join Lady Danni as she shows you a very pared-down way to make paper using simple tools and ingredients. Once you learn the basics you can create handcrafted paper for letters, crafts, or bookmaking.   Learn more with Lady Danni here: https://www.landedgentress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ladydanni1/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ladydanni_landedgentress?lang=en

Made at Bok Market

BOK Building - West Gym 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, United States +1 more

Made@Bok hosts Markets in the Bok Building in South Philly featuring dozens of artists that have made Bok home for their creative careers. The Markets will have food trucks outside, Bok Bar on the stunning auditorium stage and a Gymnasium filled with fine arts and people to connect and shop directly with the artists. Come sip, shop and get into that Holiday cheer with finding the perfect gift for your loved one- or you! Free and open to the public! PAYG

Free

Hand Turkey Plush Workshop!

915 Spring Garden St 915 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Craft a Classic with a Cozy Twist! 🧡🖐️🦃🤎 Celebrate the season with THECOLORG's Hand Turkey Plush Workshop, where creativity meets nostalgia! Inspired by the classic hand-traced turkey, this workshop lets you design your own fabric and sew your very own plush turkey friend, perfect for Thanksgiving decor or as a fun seasonal gift. Open to all skill levels and ages, this hands-on session is a cozy way to kick off the holiday spirit with family and friends. 🏡💟 🧵What’s Included: -All materials provided: fabric, materials for designing & decorating, stuffing, and more -Guidance from an experienced artist -Mix of hand

$15

Small Business Saturday Market at Bok

BOK Building - West Gym 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, United States

Gift locally this holiday season by shopping a selection of products made by artists and designers based here in Bok. Popping up in the West Gym, our Made @ Bok market will be stocked with jewelry, pottery textiles, beauty products, and more!

Free

Made at Bok Winter Market

BOK Building - West Gym 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, United States

Gift locally this holiday season by shopping a selection of products made by artists and designers based here in Bok.

Free

Boosting Immunity: Building Your Winter Defense

This workshop will explore why people are more likely to get sick during the winter. Ways to strengthen our immune system and recipes to support us during the winter months. Finally, we create a wellness tonic called fire cider.  

SOLD OUT Community Quilting in Partnership with Tiny Farm Wagon and The Museum of Black Joy

Bartram’s Garden Barn

Join us for a fun and creative afternoon of community quilting as a part of the Mother Tongue series, which celebrates healing and liberation through Black art. Bring your own fabric scraps or use some of ours to create a unique quilt square that can be the start of something beautiful or a stand-alone piece for your lap or table. No quilting experience necessary and all skill levels are welcomed! This event is free and a great opportunity to meet new people, share stories, and celebrate the healing power of Black culture. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect

Healing Dry Skin Through Diet

This workshop will explore how to keep our skin healthy and hydrated during the winter. We discuss how to use foods to nourish us from the inside and out and sample a recipe. Finally, we will make delightful and hydrating tea blends.  

Philly Maker Faire

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come see what Philly Makes! Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects. Philly Maker Faire is a volunteer-organized, family-friendly celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science, art, robots, crafts, tech, music, hands-on-activities, and more.