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Mediterranean Bites and Delights

Learn how to create a simple yet elevated Mediterranean-inspired meal using ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. simple focaccia,  an easy Caesar salad with a twist, and brown butter Cacio e Pepe pasta , eating our creations included.
*Apron recommended but not required.*

Date: Sunday, October 18th
 Time: 11:00am-1:30pm
 Location: Fire Mesa Kitchen (at the Bluff Community Center)  

Cost: $40 

 Number of participants: Up to 12 participants 
 Participants must be at least 10 years old

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Chef Kourtney Morgan worked as a cook while putting herself through design school. After 25 years of apparel design at Patagonia, she returned to her roots in the kitchen and her passion and excitement for good food. She has worked with Michelin Star chefs and has a depth of flavor and connection with cuisine that is rare for our region.
“Throughout my years in design, food was always a creative outlet at the end of the day when I just needed to make something physically with my own two hands. I see cooking as an art form that is constantly changing with the seasons “
Currently, she is building a local catering, private chef, and wholesale foods business in the four corners region. She is dedicated to sourcing local and regional ingredients and getting to know the farmers, ranchers, and makers of the area.

A Little Creepie – Hand-Tooled Woodworking

Come make a little creepie! In this workshop, we will start with a few boards and wield a few tools to make your very own Irish low stool (also known as a creepie). This workshop is designed to introduce even the novice or never have touched tools beginner to hand-tooled woodworking. We will discuss wood as a medium, how to get started, the foundational tools to help you make, and some fundamentals of traditional woodworking. Come for wood puns, sawdust, and to make your own kind of creepie. All tools and materials will be provided, all you need is an open mind and good humor.

This course will be taught by Jean-Philipe Clark

Date: Sunday, October 18th 
 Time: 9:30am-1:30pm
 Location: Design Build Bluff Classroom

 Cost: $65   

Number of participants: Up to 10 participants 
 Participants must be at least 16 years old

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A note from Jean-Philipe: 

My journey into furniture didn’t start with wood – it began with simply a desire to make. As a kid, figuring out how pieces went together kept me whole. From resurrecting a wooden go-kart to making replica Lord of the Rings attire (down to the ring which I forged on a camp stove in the back yard). I even managed to erect an (unsanctioned) multi-story treehouse in the forest behind my house. However, life took me in different directions along the way, and I lost touch with my creative voice.

That spark rekindled during my time working in conservation and outdoor education. High up on mountains and without power tools, I was tasked with building rock steps and wooden bridges using only the tools carried in backpacks and the materials found in the landscape. This hands-on approach to making things reignited my passion for craftsmanship. It led me to hand-tooled woodworking, exploring techniques that predate electricity, and discovering the incredible things we as humans can create.

Later, as fatherhood was imminent, I dove into making wooden items for my soon to be daughter, including her crib. This project—filled with love, dedication, and countless lessons learned—solidified my commitment to furniture making. I realized that the joy of creating for others was what made this craft so special to me. It also made me understand I have so much more yet to learn, so I closed out a career and enrolled back in school at the Chippendale International School of Furniture in Scotland.

In my work, I value the intimate relationship that develops between the maker and the piece. I embrace the mistakes, cherish the lessons, and find beauty in the process. You’ll still find me picking up a plane more than a router and reaching for a handsaw over a power driven one. I am dedicated to good, honest work, taking pride in what I create with my own two hands. This commitment extends beyond the workshop. It’s deeply rooted in my connection to the Flagstaff community, where I grew up, met my spouse, and welcomed my child into the world.

With that, I’m back in Northern Arizona after studying furniture design, cabinet making, and restoration in Scotland. I’m still working by hand where it counts and plugging in everything else. I’m excited to build my passion into something meaningful, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share it with you.

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Atomic Pom Poms!

Get creative with color, texture, and fiber in this fun, hands-on three-hour pom-pom making workshop! Participants will experiment with a variety of materials and techniques to create their own unique pom-poms. All materials are provided, and no previous experience is necessary. By the end of the workshop, everyone will leave with one to two completed pom-poms to take home—perfect for adding a little handmade color and whimsy to your world.

Date: Saturday, October 17th 
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm 
Location: Cow Canyon Coffee

Cost: $ 55

Number of participants: Up to 12 participants 
Participants must be at least 7 years old

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 Artist Biography: 
 

Maija Fiebig is known for her highly detailed, atmospheric paintings of abstracted plant forms and patterns. She has recently expanded into new dimensions with sculptural textiles. Working with thread, roving, and yarn, Maija creates unexpected spherical forms—poms—that feel like small planets unto themselves. Her embroidered panels feature the exacting detail of her painting style, but performed in delicate bead, sequin and thread. 

 Born in Seattle, Washington, Maija has exhibited nationally in Los Angeles, New York, Portland, and Seattle. Her work is institutionally collected (Microsoft & Harborview), and she is the recipient of multiple fellowships and residencies including Vermont Studio Center and is the recipient of the Professional Edge Award. She splits her time making work from her home in the Pacific Northwest, on the road, and sometimes in a small inflatable boat.

Yucca Sandal Making

Learn the traditional craft of yucca sandal making in this hands-on workshop with Casey Teseny. Participants will work with natural yucca fibers to learn the process of preparing, weaving, and shaping plant materials into a simple, functional sandal. The workshop offers an opportunity to connect with the plants and landscapes of the Colorado Plateau while learning about the knowledge and craft traditions surrounding yucca.

This Workshop is taught by Casey Teseny
Date: Saturday, October 17th  
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm  
Location:TBD    

Cost: $ 50  

Number of participants: Up to 7 participants  
participants must be at least 13 years old

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Casey Teseny ~Diné (Navajo)~
is a potter, weaver, and artist/creator.
He makes land based artist within the heart of Navajo Nation

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From Sheep to Suds: Sheep, Herbs, and Soap Making

Join Ryann Hadley for a hands-on soap-making workshop exploring the connections between plants, traditional knowledge, and sheep. Participants will learn to identify local plants and explore their medicinal uses while learning about sheep and their role in traditional practices. Participants will also have the opportunity to use a Navajo traditional grinding stone to prepare herbs as part of the soap-making process.

This workshop is taught by Ryann Hadley

Date: Saturday, October 17th 
Time: 12:30pm -3:30pm 
Location: TBD

 Cost: $ 45 

 Number of participants: Up to 15 participants 
participants must be at least 10 years old

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About Ryann Hadley
Natural medicine for everyday needs | Apprentice Herbalist + Weaver 
Maker of herbal remedies, aromatherapy, & plant medicine
 
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Eco Printing on Silk

In this workshop we will learn how to eco print and dye on a silk scarf using leaves, and a variety of local and everyday seasonal plants. You will learn how to prepare and mordant your silk/ Hemp/Cotton scarf, the various ways of extracting color from plants, safety and more. At the end of the day you will go home with a  3-11” x 60” eco/biotanically printed silk/hemp/cotton scarf, and info sheet with basic details of how you can continue eco/ biotanical printing at home. The instructor will also share with you other eco/biotanically printing techniques, and showing you samples of them for a possible continuations at a later time. 

Keep in mind that natural dyes can stain clothing and footwear, so be sure to wear something dark or old clothes, apron, a shaded hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, pruning hand shear/ sharp scissors and/or garden gloves. All materials included. No experience necessary.

This workshop is taught by Roy Kady

Date: Saturday, October 17th 
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm 
Location: TBD 

Center Cost: $110 

 Number of participants: Up to 12 participants
Participants must be at least 18 years old

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Roy Kady Artist Statement:

Hello I am Roy Kady and I passionately weave and create with natural fibers to center myself in the cosmos of the universe. My ancestors, grandparents, and my Shimá (Mother) shared with me many stories that weaving was gifted to us in the creation world by Spider Man, by taking the natural elements of the universe to construct the first loom and then teaching his counterpart Spider Woman about weaving a web of life. I raise a very special breed of Navajo Churro sheep that was also gifted to us in the underworld, they have long dual fibers that is very suitable for the fiber arts that I pursue, whether it be a utilitarian wearable/or an Art décor for the collector. My designs are inspired by my natural surroundings; whether it is color/colors for my palate, natural fibers of the world, or stories that I have heard from the past/present. I hand process all of the natural fibers that I create with, and I grow several fibers to include in my Art as well. I also gather plants and vegetal dye my fibers to create one of a kind woven pieces. Thus my creations represent my heritage; traditions and the ever evolving Art of Navajo Weaving that is consider one of the last primitive processes that are still created by hand. I remember well, sitting by my grandparents and watching them work with natural fibers, which were my first inspirations of someday becoming a Fiber Artist, and wanting to learn the many beautiful processes of working with natural fibers, using our natural surroundings, thus I have been weaving since the age of 9 years old.

Bead Your Own Feather Hat Pin


In this workshop students will learn beading techniques to make a beaded feather shaped hat pin. All materials are included in the price and each participants will leave with a pair of their very own earrings.  All levels of beading experience are welcome.

This workshop will by taught by Diane Benn

Date: Saturday, October 18th 
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm 
Location: St. Christopher’s Mission; Leibler Hall 

 Cost: $65 

Number of participants: Up to 8 participants 
Participants must be at least 18 years old.

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Make Your Own Medicine Pouch


Create your own leather medicine pouch in this hands-on workshop exploring the craft of making a small, meaningful container for carrying personal medicines and treasured items. Participants will learn basic leatherworking techniques, including cutting, and sewing their pouch, while learning about the history and significance of medicine pouches. Each participant will leave with a handmade leather pouch of their own.

This workshop is taught by Alden Chee Jr. 

Date: Saturday, October 18th 
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm 
Location: St. Christopher’s Mission; Leibler Hall 

 Cost:  $40

Number of participants: Up to 8 participants 
Participants must be at least 13 years old. 

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Urban Sketching: Capturing a Moment

Urban sketching is a way of slowing down and paying attention to the places we inhabit and move through every day. In this workshop, participants will learn to record their surroundings through quick drawings, observations, and words, creating a visual journal of their experience. Rather than focusing on creating a perfect drawing, urban sketching encourages curiosity, experimentation, and capturing a sense of place as it unfolds. 

This workshop is taught by Scott Woodruff

Date: Friday, October 16th 
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm 
Location: TBD

 Cost: $35

 Number of participants: Up to 12 participants 
Participants must be at least 12 years old.

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Scott Woodruff Artist Biography

By day I am an architect and have been working in the Salt Lake City area since 2005. My work has covered quite a variety of projects that include adaptive reuse and remodeling (City Creek Center), Historic Renovation and restoration (Laie Hawaii temple, Joseph Smith Memorial Building), to signature religious destination projects (Kansas City Temple, Hartford Connecticut Temple). My art work accompanies me on this journey as well as departs from it. I love the built environment and seeing it on paper tells a story. the more story of a building history – the stronger a connection I feel with it and hence – put it to paper.

Beginner Acrobalance

Feel the joy of flight in this playful workshop, where you will learn the basics of partner acro balance. You will be introduced to partner poses that are accessible for most bodies. Modifications will be offered as needed. Learn to lift one another into the air using ergonomics that are safe and strengthening for the body, and most of all fun! No prior experience required. 

Taught by acrobat and aerialist Joanie Grant

**If you are ages 12-18 please register with an adult**

*registering with a partner or friend is recommended for maximum potential to practice partner acro balance*

Date: Friday, October 17th 
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm 
Location: Bluff Community Center 

Cost: $30

 Number of participants: Up to 16 participants 
Participants must be at least 12 years old.

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Joanie Grant, co-owner of Momentum Aerial, founded the studio seven years ago alongside Morgan Louvier. Their studio has grown to teach over 400 students with 23 staff members, and they recently joined the American Circus Educators Association.

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