This is a hands-on class that will teach you the basics of cold process soap making. Diana Ford of Sweet Butter Soaps by Li'l Bit Farms will walk participants through one regular batch of soap, and then through a trickier batch with goat milk. You'll go home with gloves, goggles, 2 pounds of soap, and a new skill! Class fee is $65.00 per person. Call to make payment and reserve your seat; (719) 358-8510. Walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat, and a Facebook RSVP is not a confirmed reservation.
Learn about composting with worms and how beneficial it can be to your home...even in the winter. Learn everything you need to know about caring for a worm bin and harvesting the castings. This will be a one-hour hands-on experience that will give you the confidence to start a worm composting bin right away! All class materials are provided and will be made available for purchase for anyone ready to start composting the same day. Class fee is $5 per person. Call to make payment and reserve your seat; (719) 358-8510. Walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat, and a Facebook RSVP is not a confirmed reservation.
Join us for an introduction to beekeeping, and learn the basics for a successful start to this great urban homestead hobby. Topics include necessary equipment, bee basics, feeding, pests and more. Class fee is $15 per person. Call to make payment and reserve your seat; (719) 358-8510. Walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat, and a Facebook RSVP is not a confirmed reservation.
Join us for this introductory class to cheesemaking. Topics will include milk sources, cultures, equipment and more. Enjoy a demonstration and sampling. Sccop your own curds and take home two different cheeses. Class fee is $25 per person. Call to make payment and reserve your seat; (719) 358-8510. Walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat, and a Facebook RSVP is not a confirmed reservation.
Backyard chickens are a part of many urban homesteads. Learn the basics of keeping chickens in the city, and the benefits to having your own flock. Class fee is $10.00 per person. Class seats are filled on a first come, first served basis. Call to make payment & reserve your seat; (719) 358-8510.
In this class, Colorado grower Donny Chilo highlights the best fruits, nuts & berries for our growing area!
Take the guess work out of planning your home orchard. Donny presents the best varieties that are tried and true for the Pikes Peak region and southern Colorado, including apples, pears, plums, cherries, peaches, nuts and berries. All aspects of growing a home orchard are discussed including plant selection, water requirements and disease resistance. A wealth of information will be gained by attending this informative class. Fruit trees and berry bushes can be tricky to grow in our area, and big box stores often stock varieties that aren’t acclimated to Colorado. Donny has 20 years of growing experience and will suggest the best varieties for your property. After class, you can place your order for fruit trees, berry bushes and nut trees that will be delivered to Buckley’s Homestead Supply in April. A non-refundable deposit is required for all orders (cash or check only).
Class fee is $10 per person. Call to make payment and reserve your seat; (719) 358-8510. Walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat, and a Facebook RSVP is not a confirmed reservation.
Learn how to make all of these products in your kitchen with simple ingredients you can pronounce! During this class you will experience the simplicity and fun of making your own body products at home. Handouts and recipes are included and each participant will receive one of each product created in class. The retail value of those items alone is nearly $15! Class fee is $25.00 per person. Call to make payment and reserve your seat; (719) 358-8510. Walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat, and a Facebook RSVP is not a confirmed reservation.
There are many woody landscape edibles that will grow well here, that far too few know anything about. This class features 10 plants that are seldom used that are worthy of a place in any landscape. Many of the plants featured are drought, wind, cold and late frost tolerant making them good for challenging climates. This two hour class goes into cultural details for each plant, and how to use them. All participants will receive a printed copy of the presentation for notes and later reference. This will be a very informative class good for future planning. Seating is limited to 10 participants, and a minimum of 5 are required for the class. Class fee is $25 per person. Walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat, and a Facebook RSVP is not a confirmed reservation. Call and pay to reserve your seat; (719) 358-8510.
Learn how to graft our own fruit tree! Participants will be able to select from a variety of fruits such as apple, pear, plum, peach and apricot; all appropriate for our growing region. The class includes expert guided instruction, all materials and a tree you can say you grafted yourself.
Past classes have filled quickly so reserve your spot early to avoid disappointment. Class size is limited for best instruction.
Class fee is $30 per person. Class seats are filled on a first come, first served basis. Walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat, and a Facebook RSVP is not a confirmed reservation. Call and pay to reserve your seat; (719) 358-8510.