Learn how to build your own bamboo fly rod. This course includes six days of master rodsmith instruction, all needed materials and tools in beautiful downtown Pagosa Springs, Colorado, on the San Juan River. A completed two-piece, one-tip bamboo fly rod of your choice of weight (3wt-6wt) and length, choice of agate stripping guide, reel seat spacer, and grip type and size. All participants will also receive an organic hemp rod sock, premium rod tube, and shop apron to take home with you upon completion of the class. PJ’s Fine Bamboo Rods provides all participants with all needed tools and equipment needed to complete the rod. A $500 deposit is due at the time of registration, the remaining balance of $2,095 is due two weeks before the start of the class. Both the deposit and remaining balance can be paid on the website or a recurring invoice can be arranged for payments. Please call Rosanna at (303) 818-3470 to make alternative payment arrangements or with any questions.
Students should be prepared for six full days of class in order to complete their rods in the allotted time. There will be a break for lunch each day and an estimated end time to the day. However, both the lunch hour and after the end of class time can be used for participants to catch up if not completed with the steps for the day. Please do not make alternative plans for any portion of the classroom time to allow enough time to finish the rod in six days.
The class will be hosted in downtown Pagosa Springs, Colorado, a workshop located at 262 Pagosa Street. There are numerous nearby restaurants for lunch and dinner options.
The 27th annual Black Canyon Quilt Show, on July 12—14, will feature 150 + quilts, vendors, scissor sharpening, classes and lecture by quilt artist Laura Loewen, boutique with handmade quilt related items, and a raffle quilt. Show hours are 9—5 on Friday and Saturday; 10-3:30 on Sunday. Adult admission is $5.00. Visit the website www.blackcanyonquiltshow.com for class details and registration or to purchase raffle tickets.
Join famed Mountaineer Lucy Westlake and Elley Ringo of “Elley Knows Rocks” for an exhilarating Geology Hike at the majestic Mt. Sanitas Trail in Boulder, Colorado.
Experience the beauty of nature while learning about the fascinating world of rocks and geology! The renowned geologist Elley Knows Rocks and the youngest woman to summit Mt. Everest, Lucy Westlake will be your guides. They will take you on a journey of discovery, unraveling the mysteries of the geological formations along the trail. Get ready to deepen your understanding of the earth’s history as you navigate through the picturesque landscapes.
Throughout this hiking adventure, you’ll learn about different types of rocks, their formation processes, and their significance to the earth’s structure. You’ll also get to see and touch some of these rocks firsthand. This event is not only a chance to learn but also a wonderful opportunity to meet and connect with other hiking and geology enthusiasts.
$100 per person (Ages 8-Adult)
The Art & Science of Botanical Tincturing. This class is designed to help herbalists learn the art and science of crafting potent herbal tinctures (hydroethanolic extracts). By understanding the principles of solubility and extraction that apply to tinctures, we get a broader spectrum of constituents in a more concentrated, consistent product. We’ll explore different methods of tincturing and look at the pros and cons of each method. Expand your skills and techniques as we compare different ways to extract both fresh and dried herbs.
Compare maceration to percolation
Learn how to make a good tincture in 15 minutes using either fresh or dried herbs in the Vitamix!
Learn how to use the Magical Butter Machine to make a strong tincture, like the Eclectics made with a water bath percolator
Reproduce the time-tested method of percolation used in Fenner’s Formulary, 1888
Learn easy tincture math to consistently calculate proportions and concentrations
4 day workshop ticket price includes all workshop activities & supplies, access to the corresponding online class materials, platform or meadow camping (with use of bathhouse), mid-day organic lunch & evening festivities.
