Textile artisan & fiber arts instructor Emily Wallace will offer a closer look at the craft of yarn spinning in Alabama, exploring the skills, materials & preparation required to turn raw fiber into thread. Participants will gain insight into how this hands-on practice shaped daily life and connected people to their materials. Wallace is a […]
People in Alabama have used plants for many purposes, including soap recipes. This workshop teaches historic & homemade soap making and the evolution of that process. Over time, soap has been used medicinally with specific herbal combinations to bring a more centered and healthy state. Today soaps are used for cleansing the body & enjoying […]
Florence Arts and Museums & MSNHA are launching the Alabama Plants Series. Host Summer McCreless will teach participants historic natural recipes for different balms & oils and how they can e used today.McCreless owns Mothering Herbs and is a second-generation herbalist. With more than 30 years of experience & education in plant identification, she's taught […]
