Handmade Holiday: Wild Ornaments

Make wild ornaments using cattail leaves and colored ribbons in this hands-on workshop. Handmade Holiday: Wild Ornaments with Carleigh Fairchild Wednesday, December 2 | 10 am – 1 pm Using cattail leaves and colored ribbons we will make several different styles of ornaments: animal shapes and star shapes. Previous basket making or weaving experience is not necessary but you will use fine motor skills to make these ornaments. You will have the opportunity to make many during our time together, to decorate your tree or to give as gifts. All materials are provided in this class. Carleigh Fairchild has a deep love for the Earth. She gardens, keeps bees, wild harvests, processes animals, tans hides, weaves baskets, and finds joy in time spent around the fire. As the founder of Human Nature Connection LLC, she is dedicated to helping others rediscover respectful and collaborative relationships with the more then human world. Carleigh’s journey—including 86 days on the survival show ALONE in Patagonia—deepened her understanding of belonging and connection. With over 25 years of experience, she teaches both online and in-person classes in Western North Carolina, weaving together earth skills, community, and healing. Carleigh is also a NIASZIIH bodywork healer and instructor at Wilderness Fusion, integrating body, earth, and spirit in her practice. · Pre-registration is required for all classes unless otherwise detailed above. · Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email [email protected] with questions. · See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. · We are committed to fostering a diverse, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. · Follow us on Facebook & Instagram, Or Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! · Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here.