Join the team at AACORN Community in making homemade goats milk soap! Students will learn about the soap making process, make a batch of 10 bars of soap, and explore the benefits of essential oils and the use of soap with all natural ingredients. Participants will return to AACORN Community the following month to wrap and take home their soap after the 30-day curing process. 

In these sessions, students will learn the fundamentals of basket weaving and create their small own basket to take home. The first week will focus on laying out the base and shaping the sides. In the second week, we will finish weaving our baskets and learn to lash on a rim. 

The perfect place to dive into broom making! This class begins with the basics - whisk brooms and cobwebbers - and builds up from there. Students will get hands-on experience with several types of brooms, including hearth brooms, turkey wings, kitchen brooms, and more. Each project introduces new techniques, so students will grow their skills (and their broom collections!) with every step. 

Welcome to our hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the basics of using edge tools in woodworking! This event is perfect for beginners looking to improve their woodworking skills. Tool setup, safe handling, and basics of sharpening will all be covered. These skillsets are an essential addition to any woodworker’s toolbox. Bring a tool that you’d like to sharpen!

In this hands-on, two-day course, students will learn the complete process of designing and crafting a functional fixed-blade knife. The class begins with an introduction to knife design principles, including blade geometry, ergonomics, and practical considerations for various uses. Participants will then move into the forge, where they will learn fundamental forging techniques to shape their blades.

Students will be guided step-by-step through heat-treating and tempering procedures to create a strong, durable cutting edge. The course concludes with fitting and shaping a custom handle, resulting in a finished knife that reflects both craftsmanship and individual design. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to work with your hands and learn traditional bladesmithing skills.