Join us for an afternoon of herbal tea and natural wreath-crafting at Hedge Meadow!

Come for the outdoor crafts and tea, leave with a new skill that will change the way you observe and engage with gardens and prairies–and a one-of-a-kind handmade wreath to adorn your home this winter! Sun Circle Gardens will supply a curated collection of their locally grown specialty dried flowers, fragrant herbs, textured grasses, & grapevine wreath bases to build your very own wreath. A demonstration will be provided at the start of the class, as well as guidance along the way. 

Wreaths remind us of the cyclical ways of our natural world, and that after the dark reflective hours of winter, a bounty of boisterous life awaits come summer.

Each wreath workshop we curate has a different collection of hand picked ingredients: this class is an ode to the beautiful prairies that have a special place in our heart. Some ingredients you can expect to see at the dried flower bar include: Prairie Sage, Little Blue Stem, Switch Grass, Golden Rod, Mugwort, Strawflowers, Celosia, Statice. 

This class is for you if… you like trying new crafts, working with natural materials, are a gardener or nature lover, want to learn which plants dry well, want to learn how to dry your own herbs, or want to learn a new skill that you can carry with you and teach to others. 

This class is not for you if... you find leaning over a table repeatedly uncomfortable, don’t like working and crafting with your hands, or get easily frustrated doing somewhat tedious projects.

Please note that this event will be held outdoors and while we expect lovely autumn weather, it is weather-permitting (if we need to cancel due to weather, you will receive a full refund)!

Cost: $90

Teacher Bios:

This class is hosted by the folks behind Sun Circle Gardens, a flower farm located in Barneveld.

Jodi Sondel is a deep lover of the natural world, friends, community and creativity, and a lifelong learner whose favorite topics include plants, local flora, yoga and music. She is enthusiastic about sharing her love for crafting with others, bringing hands-on activities and nature together at once is her favorite timecapsule. It brings moments forward that are magical and meaningful - and to bring people together in this way is the best thing. 

Danielle Lee is an avid gardener and lover of nature, flower-growing, and design. Since starting SCG in 2022, Danielle has fallen in love with wreath making and sharing this craft with her community. She is a Madison resident who loves being outdoors, amongst friends & family, and her beloved dog Oma. She has always been interested in various crafts and making art, which allows her to slow down and process life and all its chaos and beauty. Working with dried flowers has a special place in her heart.

Location:

This 2.5-hour workshop will be held outdoors at Hedge Meadow located at 140 S Winsted St. in Spring Green, Wisconsin. There is limited parking in the small lot in front of the building and ample street parking within the surrounding neighborhood.

What to Expect/Bring:

Please wear whatever you feel comfortable attending class in and as this an outdoor class, be sure to plan for the weather. You may want a sunhat and layers.

Herbal tea will be provided, but please bring whatever else you need to take care of yourself.

Accessibility:

In this workshop, we will be crafting with our hands. Chairs are provided but bring a back pillow or cushion if you would prefer to do this class while sitting comfortably. Bring a blanket if you might like spreading out and working on the ground vs a table. Bring layers as the weather may warm up or cool down. 

Covid/Illness Safety:

Masks are not required but always encouraged and appreciated. Please use common sense and do not attend class if you’re sick (day-of refunds available for illness only). You must wear a mask if someone in your household is sick, or if you know you’ve been exposed to an infectious pathogen. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding around this.

Cancellation/Refund Policy:

We reserve the right to cancel class at any point due to a lack of interest. If this is the case, anyone who has signed up will receive a full refund.