Catch Michael Teaching a Workshop or Chatting about Natural Deathcare at the Follow Events:
(and check back! New opportunities will be added here!)
Introduction to Stake and Strand Basketry in Ann Arbor, MI (WAIT LISTED)
Weekend of January 31st
Michigan Folk School
Introduction to Stake and Strand Basketry, in Scotts/Kalamazoo, MI
Weekend of February 13th
Plan Well • Live Well: End-of-Life Planning in Ypsilanti, MI
Saturday, April 11th
I’ll be giving a workshop at this event hosted by the Michigan Deathcare Collaborative on funerary artisans and how to plan for a natural burial. This will take place at Washtenaw Community College.
Oakland County Earth Day, Royal Oak, MI
Saturday, April 18th
I’ll be here representing my own work and the work of the Michigan Deathcare Collaborative at this event hosted at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. Drop by to learn about alternative deathcare options better rooted in community and sustainability.
Garden Support Systems in Ann Arbor, MI
Sunday, April 12th Morning
Michigan Folk School
Folded Bark Baskets in Ann Arbor, MI
Sunday, April 12th Afternoon
Michigan Folk School
Introduction to Stake and Strand Basketry in Ann Arbor, MI
Weekend of May 2nd
Michigan Folk School
Garden Support Systems in Ann Arbor, MI
Sunday, May 31st Morning
Michigan Folk School
Folded Bark Baskets in Ann Arbor, MI
Sunday, May 31st Afternoon
Michigan Folk School
Washtenaw County Native Plant Expo in Ann Arbor, MI
Saturday, June 6
I’ll be here representing my own work and the work of the Michigan Deathcare Collaborative. Come drop by and learn about natural burial, community-rooted deathcare, or even grab some native basketry willow cuttings from my farm!
Folded Bark Baskets in Cedar, MI
Saturday, June 13th
Green Door Folk School
Dye Your Own Burial Shroud in Dexter, Michigan
Saturday, June 27th
Hickory Nut Farmstead Home Studio
How to Dye a Burial Shroud and Plan a Natural Burial in Scotts, MI
Weekend of July 11th
I’ll be teaching a deathcare workshop at Earthcraft Skill Share again! Also an ongoing activity on how to weave your own rattle. Come join!
Ann Arbor Art Fair in Ann Arbor, MI
Friday, July 17th
I’ll be representing the Michigan Deathcare Collaborative at this event at our nonprofit booth! Come learn about all alternative death care options rooted in community and sustainability. I’ll have a basket and shroud to view and touch.
Weave a Baby Bassinet in Dexter, Michigan
Weekend of August 1st
Hickory Nut Farmstead Home Studio
Introduction to Stake and Strand Basketry in Ann Arbor, MI
Weekend of August 15th
Michigan Folk School
Woven Willow Frame Basket in Dexter, Michigan
Saturday, August 29th
Hickory Nut Farmstead Home Studio
Introduction to Stake and Strand Basketry in Ann Arbor, MI
Weekend of October 24th
Michigan Folk School