Wagbo Peace Center also known as Wagbo Farm & Education Center

Wagbo Peace Center also known as Wagbo Farm & Education CenterWagbo Peace Center also known as Wagbo Farm & Education CenterWagbo Peace Center also known as Wagbo Farm & Education Center

Wagbo Peace Center also known as Wagbo Farm & Education Center

Wagbo Peace Center also known as Wagbo Farm & Education CenterWagbo Peace Center also known as Wagbo Farm & Education CenterWagbo Peace Center also known as Wagbo Farm & Education Center
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Fiber + Folk Classroom

New in 2026 Fiber + Folk Classroom

Grow Wild!

At long last we are thrilled to invite you to join us to learn in our new Fiber + Folk Classroom. A long time dream of our resident fiber artist; Jasmine Petrie of Howl at the Loom, community grant support made the dream possible. Join us to reconnect with nature while learning to make textile projects such as garments, household items and more using traditional processes and traditional with a modern twist. Skilled makers and artists will lead your hands and hearts through classes designed to bring you inspiration and respite from the busy-ness of life. Check back here and our program schedule for ongoing offerings.

Fiber Art student's hand unwraps shibori indigo natural dye class project

Updates in Progress!

Check back soon for complete info & more exciting classes.

Summer Class Offerings

Join us for Earth Friendly Fiber Arts Classes!

Natural Dye Plant Materials ready to use for Natural dyeing class

July 26 Fiber + Folk Open House and Natural Dye Plants Garden Party.

Free!

July 26 2pm 

Satisfy your curiosity about where those natural dyes emerge! Wagbo is proud to invite you to our Fiber + Folk Open House and Natural Dye Plants Garden Party.
Come see the plants and checkout our newly refurbished Fiber Arts Classroom!
Photo credit to our fearless Fiber Arts leader Jasmine Petrie of Howl at the Loom

Bundle of fabric dyed with fresh indigo surrounded by indigo leaves

August 15, 2-5p - Fresh Indigo Dye with Jasmine Petrie

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Learn the art of dyeing with Indigo freshly harvested from the plant! 

Cordage & Coiling

Take these classes together or separate- It's up to you!

Cordage

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Make cordage for various uses with plants found on Wagbo's property and more. 

Coiled Baskets

TBA

Create Baskets using Cordage in previous class or start fresh with provided materials 

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September 5 - Wagbo booth at Water Is Life festival

Free!

Come stop around on some wool! We'll have a wet felting setup ready for you to give a try at the Water Is Life Festival in Petoskey! 


https://www.waterislifefestival.org

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Students at eco printing class with Jasmine Petrie's students show off their eco printed fabric proj

September 12 - Ecoprinting with Jasmine Petrie

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1-5pm Make beautiful prints on fabric with real plants! 

Bev Thorne holds bundles of dried flax stalks at class for spinning flax into fiber

October 3 - Straw Into Gold: Processing Flax with Bev Thorne

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Bev Thorne will show you the traditional art of spinning flax into flax yarn. 

A Heartfelt Thank You to: Antrim Womens Alliance, Charlevoix Co. Community Foundation and the  Great Lakes Energy People Fund for their generous support to renovate this space.


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