Do you struggle with chronic pain and inflammation and feel overwhelmed by the amount of information out there about natural remedies that may or may not be effective? Then this class is for you! We will dig into the process of inflammation in our bodies, how we can naturally work with it, and why certain herbal supplements may not work for everyone.

We will talk about easy to access and implement herbal remedies that really work and touch on lifestyle and diet factors as well.

This class will take place in a barn with heaters so please dress for the weather and bring a pen/pencil and notebook for note taking. Hot herbal tea will be served at the event.

Cost: $35/person

These days stress and anxiety are at an all time high and in many ways there is only so much we can do to mitigate the experiences and circumstances causing them. You are not alone.

In this class we will uncover many approachable and accessible ways to support our brains and nervous systems with herbal remedies in order to better cope both physically and emotionally with stress. We will talk about adaptogenic herbs and when and how they should be used as well as the best forms to work with these plants in for effectiveness, safety and ease.

Herbal tea will be served at this event and it will take place in a barn with heaters. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring a notebook and writing utensil to take notes.

Cost: $35/person

Ever wonder how to make your own soap? This course will show you step by step on how to make your own natural soap at home. Using modern tools and earthly materials, you'll feel good about the soap you make.
Upon completion of the course, you will receive a bar of soap to take home!
Come join us for a fun and educational experience.
Taught by Rachel Greilick, owner of Fishcreek Soapworks with decades of soap making experience.
Cost: $35/person (includes materials)
Space is limited.

Come learn beginning techniques for fly casting with Craig Schaaf of Golden Rule Farm (Kaleva, MI). If you’re completely new to fly fishing, Craig will have some available rods to practice on or feel free to bring your own equipment should you have it. Since this is an introduction to fly casting, it will take place out of the river and on the grassy fields of Bear Earth Herbals farm in Kingsley to help those practice the art of casting without having to commit to other fishing equipment (like waders, for instance). Plans for future fishing outings forthcoming! 

WHEN: Sunday May 18th 2pm-4pm
COST: $30/person

About Craig: From age 16 to 25, Craig Schaaf was a professional fisherman performing on the United State’s Fishing Team beginning at age 17. By 23 he began teaching fly casting & fly tying for Orvis. He and his family run Golden Rule Farm in Kaleva, MI. Craig brings not only fly fishing expertise to Kingsley Folk School, but also 20 years of farming and general homesteading knowledge and know-how!

May 31st 12-4pm is our 2nd Annual Folk Day event. What is Folk Day?

A fun and free Community Event w/ mini folk skill classes + workshops like natural dying, fiber arts & firemaking

A fundraiser for the Kingsley Folk School w/ info booth, silent auction & concessions

A place for community to gather around a shared love for folk skills and connect with other like minded folks

Would you like to be involved? We need silent auction donations, volunteers & workshop presenters. Reach out to learn more

This event is open to all ages and free to attend. No registration needed. Mark your calendars!

Join us for a fly fishing seminar for any level of skill taught by Craig Schaaf of Golden Rule Farm in Kaleva. Craig is master of many skills, has been fly fishing and fly tying since he was a teenager and has won competitions and created his own flies.

If you have never casted a rod we recommend taking the fly casting workshop on May 18th at Kingsley Folk School farm. Registration available under Classes + Events.

This class will include instruction on aquatic entomology, reading a river, choosing flies, casting techniques, choosing and using different gear.

For those that are interested we will be having a potluck after class and staying to fish into the evening.

Waders and weather appropriate gear encouraged.

Directions to Boat Launch: You should be able to find GPS directions by searching Dutch John Boat Launch. Take M-66 South until Burkett Rd and take a left on Burkett Rd. Go 0.4 miles and turn left onto Dutch John Rd. After 2 miles turn right to stay on Dutch John Rd. Follow to the boat launch.

Cost: $50/person

Talk a walk through Mayfield Pond Park with wildlife expert Josh Green and explore flora and fauna along the way. Josh will point out trees, plants, animal signs and more that many of us may not notice in our everyday lives.

Wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing and footwear. Be prepared for a moderate 1+ mile hike through the forest with some steps and hills. In case of rain the walk will be rescheduled.

Meet at the sign by the railroad tracks near the parking lot at Mayfield Pond Park at 2pm.

Cost: $15/person

An introduction to tools and techniques used for conflict resolution. We will explore different cultural modalities including the Hawaiian practice of ho’oponopono. Participants will have the opportunity to put these practices into real life examples with guided exercises during the class. These skills can be helpful in navigating life challenges and relationships and can help foster peaceful relations in our communities.

Taught by instructor Jami Bigham with 7+ years experience as a professional mediator and a student of nonviolent communication.

Cost: $25/person