Sun People Dry Goods is having a series of workshops on garden-related and self sufficiency subjects this month. All classes require preregistration, either at the store, online, or by calling 509-368-9378. Sun People Dry Goods is located at 32 W. 2nd, Ste 200, Spokane WA 99201.
Basic Urban Beekeeping Certification Workshop
Fridays March 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th, 2013 - 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost is $30
This 12 hour class spread over 4 installments will cover everything you need to know to pass your certification test and run a healthy hive. Honey bee history, pollination, equipment, how to start, pests & diseases, treatment and feeding, swarming, preparing for the honey flow, spring, summer & fall management. The purchase of “The Handbook for the Bee Loving Beekeeper” is encouraged but not required; it can be purchased for $19 at the start of the class or from http://www.rosedogbooks.com An exam at the end of the course meets the City of Spokane’s ordinance for beekeeping; this is an extra $10 per person. You can register at the store or online
Cheesemaking 101 Workshop
Saturday, March 16th, 2013 - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost is $35
Trish Vieira of Spokane Family Farms will demonstrate how to make Greek style yogurt and mozzarella cheese. This class is also an introduction to bacteriology: the benefits of using good bacteria in food and how this is supplied naturally in yogurt. She will also demonstrate how to make fresh mozzarella cheese in your kitchen in only 30 minutes.
Register online or at the store
Intro to Chicken Keeping Workshop
Saturday March 16th, 2013 - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost is $20
This class will cover the chicken keeping regulations in the Spokane area, how to house, select, feed and care for your flock, raising baby chicks, and egg production.
Register at the store or online
Planting Tomatoes from Seed Workshop
Saturday, March 23, 2013 – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Free
Learn to grow strong tomato seedlings from WSU Master Gardener Marilyn Carothers. Avoid leggy week plants with the techniques she’ll teach via a PowerPoint presentation, hands-on activities, demonstrations and displays. You’ll take home a seed-planted tomato.
Register at the store or online
For other workshops they are giving this month, on cooking, soap making and skin health, check their workshops page
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