Join Aurora for hands-on classes, where you’ll learn to craft with in-season vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Classes are hosted at local small businesses & on the farm.
November
Learn Canning Basics with Applesauce
Monday, November 9, 6pm-9pm
Three Little Hens Baking Co., 120 Lockport Street, Youngstown, NY
$55
Have you ever wanted to learn how to can your own food? Want to learn step-by-step how to make your own preserves?
In this class you’ll learn step-by-step the methods for water bath canning while making applesauce!
You’ll leave class with a resource and step-by-step canning guide so you can feel confident canning at home and a pint of applesauce.
Your ticket also includes a beverage from Three Little Hens Baking Co.
Learn Canning Basics with Applesauce
Tuesday, November 17, 6pm-9pm
Three Little Hens Baking Co., 120 Lockport Street, Youngstown, NY
$55
Have you ever wanted to learn how to can your own food? Want to learn step-by-step how to make your own preserves?
In this class you’ll learn step-by-step the methods for water bath canning while making applesauce!
You’ll leave class with a resource and step-by-step canning guide so you can feel confident canning at home and a pint of applesauce.
Your ticket also includes a beverage from Three Little Hens Baking Co.
December
Winter Wreath Workshop
Tuesday, December 1, 6pm-8pm
Shawnee Country Barns Antique Co-Op, 6608 Shawnee Road, North Tonawanda
$80
Spend the evening with a hands-on craft, learning how to make a festive holiday wreath with a mix of fresh evergreen branches, pinecones, dried flowers & more.
I’ll guide you in making the wreath & give you time to decorate it to reflect your unique style.
Decor options include: dried flowers, pinecones, citrus slices, red twig dogwood, pussy willow buds, and ribbon.
When you follow my guidelines for proper care your wreath will last beyond the new year.
All materials included.
Absolutely NO experience needed!
There is limited space in the class area so all attendees must have purchased a ticket.
Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable to a friend.
Class is located at Shawnee Country Barns, 6608 Shawnee Road, North Tonawanda/Wheatfield.
Your ticket includes:
- all materials and instruction
- a complimentary glass of wine from Schulze Winery
- mulled hot cider & hot tea
- shared cookie platter
- an exclusive shopping experience at Shawnee Country Barns Antique Co-Op from 5:00-6:00pm
Good to know:
- the barn is partially heated, so wear layers
- bring a water bottle
- restrooms available
- space is accessible for those with mobility concerns
- if you have, feel free to bring garden pruning shears or gardening gloves
Holiday Centerpiece Class
Friday, December 11, 5 – 6pm
Shawnee Country Barns, North Tonawanda / Wheatfield
$55
Let’s get in the holiday spirit & learn to make a holiday arrangement with fresh evergreen branches, pinecones, and dried flowers.
You are sure to add a little holiday cheer to any room with this table-top arrangement.
Absolutely NO experience needed!
Enjoy a complimentary class of wine from Schulze Winery during the class.
And enjoy an exclusive shopping experience of the many booths of Shawnee Country Barns Antique Co-Op!
Holiday Centerpiece Class
Friday, December 11, 7 – 8pm
Shawnee Country Barns, North Tonawanda / Wheatfield
$55
Let’s get in the holiday spirit & learn to make a holiday arrangement with fresh evergreen branches, pinecones, and dried flowers.
You are sure to add a little holiday cheer to any room with this table-top arrangement.
Absolutely NO experience needed!
Enjoy a complimentary class of wine from Schulze Winery during the class.
And enjoy an exclusive shopping experience of the many booths of Shawnee Country Barns Antique Co-Op!
Winter Solstice Yoga & Intention Setting Class
Sunday, December 20, 2-4pm
Ransomville NY
$42
With low music, candle glow, & a crackling fireplace, we’ll light the way as we come to the darkest nights of the season.
Jess of Senek Farms & Senek Botanicals will guide you in an hour-long gentle, flowing yoga sequence & meditation.
After yoga, you’ll savor warm tea, cider, & pastries made with locally grown herbs & fruit.
You’ll be guided in an intentions setting activity by Aurora of Schul Farmstead, deciding what you want to leave behind as you enter the next season (fears, goals, mindsets, etc.) as you decorate evergreen intention wands.
The evergreen intention wand is yours to take home to burn or bury when you are ready to leave behind this season & enter anew.
Photos from 2025 Classes
Refund Policy: Tickets for classes are not eligible for refunds.
