<strong>the yo'garage</strong>: The spiritual center of Willow Springs.  We have 10 weekly classes and ongoing workshops and special events. <a href="http://www.willowspringsnsj.org/wp/yo-garage">Click here for more info</a>.

<strong>Crepe Nite</strong>: We will be hosting Crepe Nite each Thursday during the month of June (beginning on the 3rd).  The final Crepe Nite will be on a Monday to celebrate the solstice (June 21).

<strong>Cob Workshop</strong>: With Rob Pollacek.  Friday, June 25 to Saturday, June 26.  9:30 am to 6:00 pm (both days).  Slideshow on Friday @ 8:30 pm (open to public - suggested donation $10).
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	<li>$175 per person if paid by May 31</li>
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	<li> $200 per person if paid by June 24</li>
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	<li> $225 per person day of (if available)</li>
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Register early... available for only 15 people.  Contact Jeffrey at (530) 292 - 3463 to register.  Includes lunch and dinner on Fri. &amp; lunch on Sat.  Camping available.   Spaces limited.

In this two-day, hands-on workshop, you will learn the art and science of making and building with cob, a free form adobe building material used for centuries around the world.  Using and understanding the simple materials of clay, sand and straw, we will mix our own cob, and then sculpt a beautiful community seating area at Willow Springs. In this process, you will learn how cob can be used to build homes, courtyard walls, saunas and benches. We will also focus on the sculptural aspects of cob, creating bas-relief and carving niches.  Outdoor class room time will include a discussion on the history of cob, its applications in modern construction, sourcing out materials,  stone foundations, and earthen plasters. Come prepared to learn, create, make new friends, work hard and get dirty.

<a href="http://www.californiacob.com">Rob Pollacek</a> has been teaching and building with cob, and other natural materials,  for the last 10 years and  has built a number of homes, as well as many garden walls, saunas and more than 20 cob benches. He brings with him a thorough understanding of cob construction, as well as a deep love for this ancient building technique. Visit his website, californiacob.com, to see his work.

<strong>Living Skills Day</strong>: On June 26, Willow Springs will bring in the  summer with its first annual Living Skills Day.  We will be hosting a  great group of local teachers who will be demonstrating various living  skills throughout the afternoon.  You will be able to casually visit  each learning center and participate and learn for as long as you like.

The  demonstrations will be ongoing from 2 to 6 pm.  Topics will include:

*Fermentation  with Daniel Nicholson
*Organic gardening with <a href="http://www.willowspringsnsj.org/wp/people">Ruby Turple</a>
*Wool  spinning and dying with <a href="http://www.willowspringsnsj.org/wp/people">Rowen White</a>
*Bicycle maintenance with David Ramey
*Herbal First-aid for Kids with Nacoa Blossom and Tamaura Luckinbill
*and more...

Arrive early on to get the most out of the day.  At 6 pm, we will transition into a community pot-luck and picnic.  Bring your own meats and veggies to grill fresh on the barbecue.  After dinner, we will have a series of musical acts (to be determined - stay tuned!).  The evening festivities will run until 11 pm.

There will be a suggested donation of $5 (individual) or $10 (family) at the gate to support the Willow Springs  community project as well as opportunities to make additional donations to each teacher.  Let's support and share our local abundance!

If you have any questions, or are interested in applying to share a special skill, please contact Jeffrey at (530) 292-3463.... and mark  your calendars for June 26!