Join Lesley Numbers and Clare Kritter for an afternoon of seed saving, garden planning, and intention setting for an unknown future. Together we’ll collect seeds, exchange gardening ideas and strategies in an era of climate collapse, and dream up intentions and hopes for the seasons ahead. Participants will leave with an abundance of seeds ~ including a variety of medicinal and drought resistant plants, botanical paper envelopes, and a handmade zine Every Seed is a Longing.
10/30/23 Update: Due to very cold and rainy weather, we’ve decided to hold this class indoors at Hedge Meadow Herbs + Apothecary in Mazomanie, WI. Details will be sent prior to class. The class was originally planned to be three hours long, but since we’ll no longer be spending time in the garden, it may not last as long as expected. Plan to be in attendance for at least 2 hours, potentially up to 3 hours max. We appreciate your flexibility.
About the Teacher:
Lesley Anne Numbers (she/her) is an artist, educator, mama and dog lover. She has been nurturing unruly gardens for years and loves the inspirational and hopeful nature of flowers. Every Seed is a Longing* originated as a community-based art project and series of artists' books around seed saving and idea exchange. This current iteration is inspired by many artists and earth-tenders, most notably brontë velez, adrienne maree brown, Dori Midnight, Mary Good and Kate Clearlight.
*The phrase "every seed is a longing" comes from Kahlil Gibran's poem Sand and Foam.
Cost: $45
Includes all instruction and materials, but if you have seeds to share, please bring them!
Location:
10/30/23 Update: Due to very cold and rainy weather, we’ve decided to hold this class indoors at Hedge Meadow Herbs + Apothecary in Mazomanie, WI. Details will be sent prior to class. The class was originally planned to be three hours long, but since we’ll no longer be spending time in the garden, it may not last as long as expected. Plan to be in attendance for 2-3 hours, knowing that it may end early.
This three-hour workshop will be held outdoors at Clare’s home located about 30 minutes west of Madison, WI or 10 minutes from Black Earth, WI. The exact location will be sent prior to class.
What to Expect/Bring:
Please bring a journal or notepad and a pen or pencil. If you’d like, you’re welcome to bring harvested seeds (labeled with plant name and date harvested) to share.
We’ll be outside for the duration of the class. It’s going to be chilly so dress appropriately for the weather! Bring anything you need to be comfortable: layers, a blanket, a camp chair, a water bottle, snacks, etc. Herbal tea will be provided.
Accessibility:
We will be meeting outside and you will be expected to walk on slightly sloped, uneven ground to attend. You are welcome to use the bathroom or fill up your water bottle inside the house, but please note that you must go up several stairs to get inside.
Covid Safety:
Please use common sense and do not attend class if you’re sick, if someone in your household is sick, or if you know you’ve been exposed to an infectious pathogen.
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.
If you sign up for class but can no longer attend, please let us know at least 48 hours prior to class for a full refund. If you let us know the day prior to class, you will receive a 50% refund. Sorry, but if you cancel the day of class you will not receive a refund.