Workshop Descriptions

(listed alphabetically)

Kick off your self-discovery journey at Burn Boot Camp, recognized as the Gold Recipient of Best of Madison 2024 Fitness Center. Owner and trainer Gavin Binger will guide you through a 30-minute full-body workout, accessible for all fitness levels, followed by an engaging discussion on how to boost your energy, confidence, and overall well-being.

Learn about Burn Boot Camp’s Five Pillars of Health—Challenging Workouts, Focused Mindset, Nutrition Education, Goal Setting, and an Empowering Community—and how they can empower you to thrive in 2025. Whether you’re starting fresh or leveling up, this workshop is the perfect way to energize your weekend of self-discovery and set the stage for a healthier, happier you.

Hosted by Gavin Binger, Franchise Partner & Owner

Burn Boot Camp – Monona, WI

Chair Yoga is a modified form of traditional yoga that can be practiced while seated in a chair or while using the chair for support during standing poses. It is designed to be accessible for all and benefits include improved flexibility, enhanced strength and balance, better posture and stress relief. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for balance.

Benefits:

Improved Flexibility: Chair yoga can help increase the range of motion in the joints and muscles, promoting better overall flexibility.

Strengthening: While using the chair for support, practitioners can work on building muscle strength, especially in the core, legs, and arms.

Stress Relief: Like regular yoga, chair yoga encourages mindful breathing and relaxation techniques that help reduce stress and anxiety.

Better Posture: Chair yoga promotes awareness of body alignment, which can improve posture and reduce discomfort from prolonged sitting.

Increased Circulation: Gentle stretching and movement help improve blood flow, which is especially beneficial for those who are sedentary for long periods.

Enhanced Focus: Practicing mindfulness and conscious breathing can also boost mental clarity and focus.

Hosted by Nisa Giaquinto and Sarah Dimick of Zen Ed

Rediscover Joy: An Interactive Journey to Lasting Happiness Are you feeling weighed down by daily stress and overwhelm? Is joy something you experience only occasionally—or not at all? It doesn’t have to be this way. In this transformative workshop, you’ll discover powerful tools and practices to invite consistent and vibrant joy into your life.

Through engaging activities, reflection, and guided exercises, you’ll build your very own Personalized Joy Book—a tangible, empowering resource designed to help you relieve stress and cultivate joy, every single day. Walk away not only with renewed energy but also with a clear, actionable path to a life filled with more joy, more often. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to a life where joy is no longer an exception, but a habit!

Hosted by Christie Bemis of Bemis Psychotherapy and Consulting

Take Control of Your Money!

Struggling to make sense of your budget? Want to save more or tackle debt? Join local banking experts for a practical, no-pressure workshop covering essential financial tips.

After a short presentation, get hands-on with worksheets and take advantage of 1:1 guidance to answer your specific money questions. Walk away with real strategies to boost your financial confidence!

Hosted by Kristina Kostka of Old National Bank.

Ready to punch, sweat, and level up your fitness? Join us for a high-energy FitBoxing class that combines boxing drills, cardio, and strength training for a full-body workout. No experience? No problem! This class is perfect for all fitness levels. What to Bring: Comfortable workout clothes Water bottle Boxing gloves (loaners available if needed) Get ready for an energizing and fun session that will leave you feeling empowered. Don’t miss out!  

Complete online waiver here or at checkout.

Hosted by Nikki Bein of LVLUP Martial Arts

Cozy up in front of Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s roaring fireplace, while learning the Ho-Chunk ceremonial words for local tree types from Rock Greendeer. Next journey onto the grounds nearby, originally home to Ho-Chunk farmers, and learn the traditional uses of trees during a historical hike. Come back to the fireplace for a song and offer Indian Tobacco into the air, to the makers of the burial mounds once located on the grounds of Aldo Leopold Nature Center dance, as a positive move forward.

Waginupshanaji naga Honichukjay / Thank you so much and take care ’til I see you!

Hosted by Rock Greendeer.

Discover the secrets to creating a visually stunning and functional living space in this interactive workshop. Learn expert tips for furniture arrangement, home staging, and enhancing your home’s appeal, whether you’re preparing to sell or simply refreshing your style. From optimizing flow to highlighting your home’s best features, this session will leave you inspired and equipped to transform any room into a masterpiece. Submit photos of your space in advance for a chance to have them featured in live demonstrations during the workshop!

Hosted by La Rae Richard of The Cozy Home Staging & Consulting

Take your coffee game to the next level! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the secrets to brewing café-quality coffee at home. Explore the best practices for four iconic brew methods: pour-over, French press, cold brew, and espresso.

No need to bring a thing—we’ve got all the gear, coffee, and expert tips ready for you. Whether you’re a coffee newbie or a home barista in the making, this class will leave you brewing with confidence and savoring every sip. Let’s transform your kitchen into your favorite coffee shop!

Hosted by Marcus Bell of True Coffee

Explore one of the rarest and most exciting circus disciplines, the German wheel! In this workshop, you’ll get to rock on the wheel, roll with a partner, do cartwheels, and more. No prior experience required; this workshop is meant for beginners and all are welcome. Come prepared to challenge yourself and have fun! All participants must sign a Madison Circus Space waiver and bring lace-up, tight-fitting athletic shoes.

Please fill out a waiver prior to attending the class: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/52e19b5d4683b/web/

Hosted by Carly Schuna of Madison Circus Space

Learn the fundamentals of kinesiology taping in this hands-on workshop designed to enhance movement, support recovery, and relieve pain. Gain practical skills for applying tape effectively and confidently to various areas of the body. Plus, take home a roll of kinesiology tape to continue practicing and supporting your wellness journey!

Hosted by Dr. Amanda Sparks of LifeCity Chiropractic

Medicinal mushrooms have been used for thousands of years for a plethora of purposes. They are packed with important nutrients such as vitamin D, vitamin B6, selenium, potassium, and more. Their immunomodulating properties can help support our immune systems; they offer powerful support to our brain health and cognitive functions; they are a rich source of antioxidants. 

In this workshop, Krystal will discuss Reishi, Cordyceps, Chaga, Turkey Tail, Maitake, and Lion’s Mane. If you want to get the most out of these ‘mighty fun-guys,’ it’s important to understand various forms and the best ways to use them.

This workshop is presented by Krystal Drinkwater, staff herbalist at Hoey Apothecary. Krystal is a Health & Wellness Associate and staff herbalist at Hoey. She trained with Kathleen Wildwood at Wildwood Institute in Verona and with Bob Linde and Renee Crozier-Prince at Traditions School of Herbal Studies in St. Petersburg, Florida. She is trained in the use of Western and Chinese herbs and diagnostics.

Join GROW GREENHOUSE for Houseplants 101 and explore the basics of plant care while discovering how houseplants enhance wellness by improving air quality, reducing stress, and boosting mood. Grow your green thumb with us! Brighten up the winter season with a touch of green! Join us for a fun and relaxing terrarium workshop, where you’ll craft a beautiful, self-contained mini-garden—perfect as a holiday gift or a little greenery to lift the wintertime blues here in Wisconsin. Plus, join us for a super fun hands on make and take terrarium workshop!

What You’ll Enjoy:

• Hands-on guidance to design and build your own terrarium

• Tips on plant selection, arranging, layering materials, and long-term care

• All supplies provided—glass vessels, plants, soil, decorative accents, and more

Take home your terrarium and keep a bit of nature close all season long. Bring a friend and enjoy a creative afternoon with us!

Hosted by Melissa OBrien of Grow Greenhouse

In this class you will be shown how to prepare and make a variety of freezer meals that can be customized to your budget, taste and diet. There will be some strategy discussion, recipe sharing and we will be making some items to take home and freeze. We will also have samples of some items that were prepped for freezer storage.

Hosted by Leah Hernandez of The Cozy Home

Get ready to mix, sip, and create! In this interactive class, Chef Laura will guide us through making a festive Valentine’s Day Sparkling Citrus Pomegranate Mocktails and a delicious Bruschetta Hearts to enjoy together.

Feel free to sip as you cook, and take home the recipes—including tips for turning your mocktail into a cocktail if you’d like a little extra flair.

Perfect for anyone who loves getting creative in the kitchen!

Hosted by Chef Laura Eyler of Thyme Savor Cuisine

Join Chef Laura for a special Valentine’s Day-themed cooking class! Watch as she demonstrates how to prepare a delicious Tomato Basil Penne Pasta (gluten free) and Italian Cream Cake (gluten free) perfect for the occasion.

Enjoy a front-row seat to the magic, ask plenty of questions along the way, and savor the mouthwatering dishes Chef Laura creates. You’ll also leave with a copy of the recipes so you can recreate the magic at home.

Don’t miss this fun and flavorful experience—come hungry and curious!

Hosted by Chef Laura Eyler of Thyme Savor Cuisine

Unique to forests and mountains near China’s western border, Sheng Puer tea is made from the ancient Camelia sinensis v. assimica large leaf tea tree that has grown there since before China’s recorded history. Gently processed to be aged, Sheng Puer is pressed into a cake when fresh and then allowed to age and transform through summer heat, humidity, and oxidation over generations of time. Join Brook for a guided tea service of Sheng Puer tea through the decades, 2020s, 2000s, 1980s.

Hosted by Brook Johnson of Yahara Chocolate & Tea

Join our pharmacist, Chris Barnett, PharmD, as she explores the impact of stress on our lives and health. Cortisol, which is part of your body’s natural response to stress, is important for your health. Stress is unavoidable but also manageable. This webinar will cover how our stress-response system works in a perfect world, how it works in the REAL world, and provide approachable, adoptable tools and techniques to manage stress and improve your wellness.

Hosted by Chris Barnett of Hoey Apothecary

Join us for a fun and creative one-hour workshop where we’ll breathe new life into reclaimed ReStore materials like ceiling fan blades, spindles, screws, and more. Using a little paint, tape, and imagination, we’ll craft decorative dragonflies to brighten any space.

Your ticket includes a $20 Monona Habitat ReStore credit to jumpstart your next upcycling project. Let’s turn what could be trash into treasure—one dragonfly at a time!

Hosted by Michele Westphall, Operations and Donations Assistant Manager (she/her)

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County

4207 Monona Dr, Monona WI 53716

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Wine is such a dynamic beverage cultivated and enjoyed around the world. Learning to appreciate the varietals and nuances of this adult grape juice while experimenting with a variety of cheese and chocolate you can open a new world of tastes with a fresh perspective. A senior wine advisor will share wine trivia to make you the smartest oenophile at your favorite watering hole. Come with an open mind, a fun attitude and a credit card because you will want to create a variety case of wine to continue the “learning” at home.

Every case of wine purchased generates a Wines for Humanity donation to a local charity. Drink globally and help locally!

Hosted by Lisa Kromanaker of Wines For Humanity

Tour around the world through chocolate as Brook guides your senses through an educational and tasty history of chocolate. He will start in the ancient forests of Ecuador and travel up to Mexico before exploring the Caribbean, Africa and Asia. Chocolate samples and a travel map will be provided along with video. All the chocolate is ethically sourced, free of gluten and soy, with only 1 sample containing milk.

Hosted by Brook Johnson of Yahara Chocolate & Tea