Briar Patch Outdoors

2010 Briar Patch Schedule of Classes

Note: All classes will be held subject to enrollment.

April 17th - Gourd technologies - Held at The Mustard Seed in Shelbyville. 11-5, $50

May 8th - Plant Class in East Michigan - details coming soon. 10-5, $50

May 22nd - West Michigan Plant Class - At The Mustard Seed, 11-6, $50 This is a field class

July 17th - Bark baskets and crafts, Focusing on Elm Bark. At The Mustard Seed, 11-6, $50

July 24th - Class at Indian Orchards - details coming soon.

August 12th-15th - Great Lakes Primitives Gathering on Bois Blanc Island

August 21st-22nd - Herbal Preparations at The Mustard Seed, details coming soon.

August 27th-29th - Indian Orchards Primitive Skills Weekend!!! Details coming soon.

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Briar Patch Outdoors
219 Holmes Street
Durand MI 48429
(989) 288-0168

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